One of the toughest races with the largest prize funds of the season takes place in Clonmel each year . The 'Bill Hyland Memorial' has long been considered a tough mans race which always provides a worthy victor . Over the years the route for the race itself has changed as the roads become more…
A new club has recently been formed in Waterford with the sole aim of catering for the non-competitive side of the sport . I think that this is a fantastic idea as most cycling clubs in Ireland tend to be based around the racing side of the equation , which is natural enough . However…
All of this really seems to fit . Cav never gave up , threw his bike at the line and won one of the biggest races in the world by just a few millimeters . The Irish rugby team under the guidance of Declan Kidney never gave up , always believed in themselves and became the greatest Rugby team in the Northern Hemisphere and made history . Bernard Dunne , never gave up , believed in himself and became World Champion .
The An post leisure series of 5 events nationwide to help promote cycling for all has just been announced in the past hour . There will be 5 events in total which are listed below ; The An Post Cycle Series details are: Sligo: An Post Tour of Sligo, Sunday 10th May Hazelwood Family Spin…
Yesterday , whilst out on a group training spin I used a couple of different forms of new media technology which would have been unheard of a number of years ago . With a simple compact digital camera I was able to take photo's of the riders as we rode along which could then be uploaded to…
Nicole Cook is the current World and Olympic cycling champion . She is one of the most prolific female cyclists of all time . But she may have some serious competition in the future . Niamh Clarke was born three weeks ago and if she is anything like her father on a bike she will…
We just received an email about this forthcoming event from organiser and Sprinter extraordinaire Aidan Crowley . Well worth marking into your diary . Here's what Aidan had to say ; Hi Guys, I have launched this event website, www.stephenrochetourdecure.comlately and finally managed to fill in all the details for all pages etc ……
It is often said that you can't make a race horse out of a Donkey . Talent will always shine through . Yesterday one Astana rider showed that he was no Donkey . Alberto Contador or 'Bertie' as he is known , laid down a marker for the upcoming season . By winning the opening…
During the recent Amgen Tour of California there was a large amount of exuberant overweight fans running alongside the riders . At one stage the tv shot showed a glimpse of Lance Armstrong pushing one guy away . These pics. give a clearer view of what happened when a Livestrong coloured Didi the devil lookalike…
Today was a normal pre-season Sunday in Clonmel . I rode down towards Carrick to meet the group and we headed out to Dungarvan and back to Carrick - The 'Ballymac' spin . I rode home via the back road and had just over 4 hours in my legs as I arrived back at my…
We have made it into the final of this years Irish blog awards .We feel very privalaged to be there and a big thank you to all who nominated us . Best Sport and Recreation Blog - Sponsored by Boards.ie mayogaablog.com worldwidecyclesblog.com kopblog.com oleole.com/blogs/arseblog okeydokefootball.blogspot.com Barry www.worldwidecycles.com
Last night as I sat down to watch the live coverage of the Amgen Tour of California on Eurosport I also switched on the twitter application tweetdeck on the laptop . I noticed @carltonreid ( all usernames on twitter begin with @ ) had 'tweeted' that both Eurosport commentators Brian Smith ( @cyclevox) and David Harmon…
Cycling is traditionally a European sport . It is a majority sport in countries like France , Italy , Spain , Belgium , etc . People of these nations have all grown up with cycling and bike racing coursing through their veins . Times change quickly , however , and now it is English speaking…
Now , what we have done is that we have really squeezed our margins and are working with suppliers who are willing to do the same . The result is that every bike on our website is less expensive than the UK . Rather than sitting around moaning about it , we did something about the hemorrhaging of sales up north and across the water .
The judges have been sifting through the nominations and we are delighted to have made it through to the long list in both catagories . Now we have to choose which catagory to remain in as we can only remain in one . Decisions , decisions . Here are some other fantastic blogs which we…
A number of years ago , on an unusually warm summers day , a young 5 year old boy was playing outside his home on the outskirts of Clonmel . Noticing that his neighbours door was open he decided to call in to see if anyone would like to come out to play . Not seeing anybody…
Cycling is a lot like everyday life . You get more out of it if you have something to aim for . Last week the route for this years FBD Ras was announced and there was that palpable sense of nervous excitement around those who are riding in this years event , which may possibly…
He tells his story here : http://the-pedaling-pensioner.org/ . There is nothing that I can add , but to wish him well and to encourage everyone to support his efforts . Barry ww.worldwidecycles.com
I've just found out that we've been nominated for two catagories in this years Irish Blog Awards . Many thanks to whoever nominated us and to the organisers for including us ! We are in some very good and inspiring company as can be seen below ; Best Sport & Recreation Blog - Sponsored by Boards.ie…
Club secretary is Dan ' the man ' Clancy . A fine sprinter in his day when conditions were right , ie ; all downhill with a tailwind and no-one to beat but himself . An excitable secretary who lets Willy handle the money , he was driving behind the training group during the winter when one rider punctured . He tried to pass a rear wheel out the window of a hillman hunter instead of opening the door . The wheel became lodged in the window and had to be deflated to get it out , which defeated the purpose of having it in the first place .