Lotte Kopecky became the European Champion for 2024. The surprising part is that the victory came around in the time trial where, despite being in the mix of favourites, not many really believed that the Belgian all-rounder would win in front of her home crowds.Kopecky was naturally over the moon to...

Ben Healy (EF Education-EasyPost) rode a great Olympic Games road race after an impressive ride in the Tour de France and now the Irish rider is firmly back at it for his final phase of the season. With a victory already in the bag this year, at Tour of Slovenia, and 10th at the Olympics, []The post Ben Healy set to ramp up World Champs approach in Canada appeared first on Sticky Bottle.

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Those U23 riders who already race in ProTeams or WorldTour teams won't be allowed to race at the U23 Championships (World, European and National alike) anymore next year. The news was brought around by French website DirectVlo.Alec Segaertconvincingly rode to his third European time trial title am...

Thinkbikes bike shops on Lower Rathmines Road and Terenure Place have closed due to what its owner described as difficult trading conditions.In a notice published on the Thinkbikes website and social media account, the shops owner John Clarke, said: After 26 years of serving the cycling community, Thinkbike Rathmines and Terenure have had to close the doors. With difficult trading conditions and the change in work patterns in a post Covid world, we are no longer able to continue.He added: I would like to thank the ThinkBike team present and past for their wonderful service and our loyal friends and customers for all their support over the years.Customers and former staff have paid tribute to Thinkbike the following is just a sample of responses on the companys Facebook page.James Coffey said: A sad day for a Rathmines institution it will be a huge loss to the community. I have such fond memories over the years from the 1st shop beside my Fathers Barbershop where John started out and his hard work brought him to the new shop and then more recently the shop in Terenure.He added: The quality and service John kept as standard will hard to come by, thanks for all the laughs over the years.A message signed as being from Martina, John, Dillon, and Erin Keane said: John, I am so shocked to read this. Got my first bike from you when I came to college in Dublin. Then my husband followed by the children. It was nothing short of a highly professional service and super friendly. Nothing was an issue for you. Best of luck for the future and really hope we see you pop up again locally.Alex McElwee said: So sorry to hear this John Clarke. It was a pleasure to work at ThinkBike for as long as I did. Its a shock to see what felt like a Dublin institution close its doors. Wishing you and the family the very best of luck as you look to understand whats next.Damien Tuama said: Like everyone else here John, I m really sorry to read that news. Very tough. Such a shame. I wish you the best with whatever new venture lies ahead of you.

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On the 15th of September some of the world's best classics riders and sprinters will be in Belgium to fight for the European Championships. This is one of the most prestigious races of the year and is a race that hands out a special jersey.The final startlist includes: Mathieuvan der Poel, Olav Koo...

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Colle delle Finestre stayed in the shadows for a few years only to make a spectacular appearance at the 2024 Tour de l'Avenir. The 18 kilometer climb with unpaved second half was a witness to Pablo Torres' historical raid that was since dubbed the 'best teenage climbing performance'.Considering this...