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Ireland looks set to bid to host the Tour de France!
It has recently been announced that the island of Ireland is likely to bid to host future opening stages of the Tour de France. An agreement to present a joint North-South bid follows a series of talks between Irish Minister Catherine Martin and Gordon Lyons, Minister in the…
How to Cut Sugar Without Losing Performance – Periodizing
Cutting sugar sounds like the right choice for health but nobody wants to suffer the performance drawbacks associated with it. This is where periodization comes in. Let’s take a closer look at when you can cut sugar without losing performance.
Opinion: 10 Products I Can’t Live Without on the Bike
Other than a bicycle, cycling requires an array of products to keep the activity safe and enjoyable. The ones you carry may vary by type of riding, weather and even the time of year. But despite certain variables, there remain a handful of products most…
Mind and Body – Positive Mental Health Through Cycling
While just about everybody is familiar with some of the health benefits of cycling (from your hamstrings to your heart), a less-discussed aspect is the difference it can make to your mind. At a time when mental health is a hot topic all around the…
The UCI Cyclocross World Cup is destined for Dublin this December!
Irish cycling has warmly welcomed the news that a stage of the Cyclocross World Cup is headed for Dublin this December, for the first time in history. Hosted by the UCI, the Irish capital had originally been scheduled to host the event back in 2020,…
Treating Common Bike Injuries
If you’re an avid cyclist, the chances are good that you will suffer a cycling injury in your lifetime, most likely from a crash, but not necessarily. According to a recent study, the parts of your body most commonly affected by cycling injuries are, in…
5 Reasons Why You Should Ride the Wild Atlantic Way
The Wild Atlantic Way is one of the longest signed coastal routes in the world, making for an epic long-distance cycle tour. Covering over 2,500km (1,500 miles), the route winds its way along the west coast of Ireland from the southern tip of County Cork…
A Recap of the Munster Road Race Championships 2022
Having staged the Road National Championships in June, Cork could legitimately lay claim to being the centre of the Irish cycling scene this summer. It only made sense, then, that when provincial honours were to be decided it was the Rebel County that would once…
A Complete Guide to Cycling in Ireland this Autumn – When, Where and How
Summer might be in the rear-view mirror, but there’s no need to go into hibernation just yet. In fact, with cooler temperatures and stunning scenery in plentiful supply, there’s arguments to be made that autumn is the ideal time to get in the saddle and…
Electrolytes in Cycling – Can Sodium Help Performance?
Sodium is a crucial electrolyte during exercise, it is responsible for water absorption and muscle contraction. If you sweat during a ride, you are sure to lose sodium. Can sodium consumption improve athletic performance? Let’s take a look at what experiments show.
The 5 Types of Mountain Bikers You Meet on Your Ride
Can you think of a better way to spend your summer weekends than going down a mountain at speeds that would make an athletic cheetah look like an overweight sloth? The fresh air, the thrill, the coolness of the forests, and the general serenity all…
The Great Dublin Bike Ride is back for 2022!
As the capital’s foremost fun ride, The Great Dublin Bike Ride returns next month promising an exhilarating day for all those taking part. Forming part of the European Week of Sport celebrations, the ride will see thousands cycle through Dublin (and Meath!) and offers two…
