Monthly Archives: September 2009

Rainbow Jersey: Blessing or a curse?

September 29, 2009

Congratulations must go out to Cadel Evans for winning the World Road Race Championship with an uncharacteristically aggressive attack on the final lap in Mendrisio last Sunday. He crossed the finish line solo and claimed the gold medal for Australia. … Continue reading →

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Ireland at the World Championships

September 25, 2009

The World Road Race Championships takes place this Sunday in Mendrisio, Switzerland. As Stephen Roche said in a recent interview, this is the first time in a long long time that Ireland will have a good team with strength and … Continue reading →

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Are sponsors singing in the rain?

September 23, 2009

Cycling is a strange sport in that there are no entrance fees to view the professionals do battle. Spectators need not part with their money to view the mountain goats soaring through the Alps and need not reach for their … Continue reading →

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A New Irish Trio

September 17, 2009

The Vuelta a España will be coming to a close in Madrid this Sunday. All going well, there will be two Irish riders completing the race with Dan Martin  finishing his first ever Grand Tour. There is also Philip Deignan, … Continue reading →

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To abandon or not to abandon?

September 16, 2009

The main contenders for the World Championships are all starting to call it a day in the Vuelta a España. This morning before Stage 17, the notable absentees from the start line included double stage winner Damiano Cunego and current … Continue reading →

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