Cycling in The Irish Times

Archives: March - April 2000

Rás line-up gets stronger: + Weekend Fixtures:  (Apr 28) A host of international teams may already have been confirmed for next month's FBD Milk Rás, but as the weeks go by the field continues to gather strength. Read the full story in the Irish Times >>

Cassidy favourite for Milk Rás:  (Apr 21)  It may be 17 years since he first won Ireland's premier stage race, but after last year's victory, Philip Cassidy goes into this years FBD Milk Rás as one of the outstanding favourites.  Read the full story in the Irish Times >>

Egyptian team in FBD Milk Rás lineup:   (Apr 14) Following the recent announcement of a strong Dutch team for this year's FBD Milk Rás, the national tour has been further bolstered by the inclusion of a quintet of Egyptian riders for the May 20th start. Leading the team is Mahmoud Abbas, who impressed in the Tour of Egypt.  Read the full story in the Irish Times >>

McCann vindicates selection:  (Apr 10) David McCann vindicated his late selection for the Irish team with a second place finish in the 107 mile Archer Grand Prix in Beaconsfield yesterday  Read the full story in the Irish Times >>

Power in line for position in Giro:  (Apr 7)  After years without a rider in the peloton, the improving state of Irish cycling is reflected in the fact that two Irish professionals were part of the field in Wednesday's Ghent Wevelgem semi-classic. Read the full story in the Irish Times >>

Power and Fox find new routes: (Mar 31) Following indications that both of their teams would compete in the Tour of Flanders, Ciarán Power and Morgan Fox were disappointed with the recent announcement of the line-up for the prestigious Classic.  Read the full story in the Irish Times >>

Scanlon and Power show early season promise: (Mar 24) It may be seven months to the Sydney games but some of the candidates for the two Olympic slots available are already showing promising form at this early stage of the season.  Read the full story in the Irish Times >>

In-form Power shows the way: (Mar 17) Late last season, Ciarán Power considered his then fruitless search for a professional contract and, in a few words, articulated his frustration.  Read the full story in the Irish Times >>

Scanlon makes French impact: (Mar 10) After a season hampered by a lingering knee injury, 1998 junior world champion Mark Scanlon posted the clearest sign yet of a return to form last weekend, when he outsprinted four breakaway companions to win the Tour de Quatre Cantalons.  Read the full story in the Irish Times >>

Ageless Cassidy in different class: (Mar 6) After winning the FBD Milk Ras last year at 37 years of age, Philip Cassidy yesterday illustrated in the Cycleways Cup that time shows no signs of obscuring the natural talent of the double Olympian.  Read the full story in the Irish Times >>