Cycling in The Irish Times

Archives: January - February 2000

Fine debut for Fox:  (Feb 25)  Having signed a professional contract with the Tonissteiner team in October, Athlone cyclist Morgan Fox made his debut in last week's Lloret de Mar race in Spain.  Read the full story in the Irish Times >>

Power keeps up with the best:  (Feb 18) Building confidence, gaining strength. After an encouraging debut in the Tour of Langkawi in Malaysia, where he recorded five top-20 stage finishes, Irish neo-pro Ciaran Power continues to impress in the Rapport Tour in South Africa.  Read the full story in the Irish Times >>

Seymour's efforts earn their reward: (Feb 11) After being named as the Irish Mountainbiking cross-country representative for the Sydney Olympics, Robin Seymour received a further boost on Wednesday with the announcement of the Irish Sports Council grants for 2000.  Read the full story in the Irish Times >>

Power undaunted by new challenge: (Feb 4) Nine stages into what is his first race as a professional, Ciarán Power has illustrated that he is clearly swimming, rather than sinking, as the Tour of Langkawi progresses. The 23year-old shrugged off the effects of a crash at the end of Wednesday's stage and broke clear early on s yesterday's stage, driving a large break towards the finish in the Malasian city of Kajang.  Read the full story in the Irish Times >>

Olympics hopefuls lifted by grant news: (Jan 21)  The furrowing of brows and gnawing of fingernails by those within the Irish Cycling Federation has abated with Wednesday's announcement of the Sports Council's grants for this year. Officials and elite competitors alike were dismayed last season when it emerged that funding was to be substantially reduced; however, the sum of £143,243 allocated this week brings the budget closer to pre-1999 levels, and is a source of encouragement for those preparing for Sydney.  Read the full story in the Irish Times >>

Power en route to the glory:  (Dec 13)  Ciaran Power profile: As always, he hears the engine long before the machine comes into view. A low bee-like drone, it preempts the small motorbike by a good two or three seconds on these twisting roads. The old man is no longer surprised by Read the full story in the Irish Times >>