Throughout the Giro d'Italia, the race jury attributes fines to some of the riders and sporting directors. Ultimately the fines can come in the form of money, time penalties or even UCI points, depending on the rule breaking. Here we present what has happened during the Giro.STAGE 12Martin Marcellu...

Results: Round 3 Mondello 14th May 2024promoted by the Irish Road Club.Riders in Action Photo by Sean RoweResultsThe post Results: Round 3 Mondello 14th May 2024 appeared first on IrishCyclingNews.com | Irish Cycling News | IrishCycling.

Magnus Sheffield was looking good to at least match his 3rd placed finish in the opening individual time-trial of the 2024 Giro d'Italia on stage 14's battle against the clock intoDesenzano del Garda. Sadly though, after starting brightly the American pushed a little too hard and crashed.Although...

Sponsor FBD Insurance Stage Winner JerseyCairde Rs Tailteann is delighted to announce that FBD Insurance will again sponsor the stage winner jersey in Rs Tailteann 2024.FBD Insurance has a rich history with the Rs Tailteann and this is the third consecutive year that they have sponsored the stage winner jersey.Established in the 1960s by farmers for farmers, FBD has built on those roots in agriculture to become a leading general insurer serving the needs of its agricultural, small business and consumer customers throughout Ireland. With a network of 34 local sales offices FBD are proud to be the largest Irish owned insurer and offer a wide range of protection products to suit customer needs including car, home, van, business and farm insurance.Speaking about FBD Insurances support of Rs Tailteann 2024, Race Director Ger Campbell said, We are incredibly thankful to FBD Insurance for their continued support of our event through their sponsorship of the stage winner jersey. FBD Insurance has a long history with the event and, indeed, the sport in general, and we are over the moon to have the insurance giant as a commercial partner again this year.CEO of FBD Insurance Toms Midheach added FBD Insurance is once again delighted to partner with An Rs Tailteann in 2024. This event is a staple in the Irish sporting calendar, bringing great colour and excitement to towns and villages across the country. Our renewed involvement in such a prestigious event is a further demonstration of our commitment to local communities across Ireland. Launching FBD Insurances sponsorship of the 2024 Rs Tailteann was (L-R) Colm Rigley Cairde Rs Tailteann, Toms Midheach CEO, FBD Insurance, Emer OByrne National Head of Branch Strategy & Sales Performance, FBD Insurance and Samus Domegan Cairde Rs Tailteann.(Photographer: Lorraine OSullivan)Visiting Team Brocar Rali Al SpainCairde Rs Tailteann is delighted to announce our ninth visiting team for the 2024 event: Brocar Rali Al, who return in 2024 after making their debut in the 2022 event but did not feature in the 2023 race.Brocar Rali Al is one of the largest international teams from Spain and works with some of the best U23 talents to develop into world-class riders.The team is made up of multiple nationalities, including Irish man Ewan Warren Scanlon, who raced The Rs last year as part of The Irish National Team but struggled after a crash on stage 3. His season was cut short after a crash in July last year, suffering a broken leg and sitting out the rest of the season. However, Ewan says, This means Ive come back very motivated to perform strongly this year. The Rs is a major goal for this season.Ewan Warren will be joined by fellow Irish man Eoin Kelly who is a new signing for Brocar Rali Al in 2024. He also took part in the last two Rsanna, so has great experience with the race. He is looking to use the experience and strength gained from racing in Spain to improve again this year.The team, then racing under Brocar-Ale, took the runner-up spot in 2022, with Louis Sutton finishing 51 seconds behind winner Daire Feeley. This result was enough to win the young rider jersey for Sutton. After their strong debut in 2022, Brocar Rali Al definitely looks like a team to watch.Ger Campbell welcomed Brocar Rali Al back to the event, We are delighted to have team Brocar Rali Al at the 2024 Rs Tailteann. They have been one of the strongest teams to come out of Spain and have always had a close relationship with Irish riders and this race. We have no doubt they will bring serious strength, like they did in 2022!.Team Manager Sebastian Trillini said, We are really excited to take on the Rs Tailteann 2024. Our squad has lots of experience at the top level, and we cant wait to see what the Irish roads have to offer!Team Brocar Rali Al at the start of an event earlier this season.(Photographer: Jose V. Peidro)Visiting Team Cycling Club Isle of Man Isle of ManCairde Rs Tailteann is delighted to announce our tenth visiting team of the 2024 event: Cycling Club Isle of Man, who return for their third consecutive year.Cycling Club Isle of Man has a long history with the event and are well accustomed to the Irish terrain. Similar roads and racing types allow for ample preparation for the event. CC Isle of Man has had some very strong performances, including two riders in the top ten of the final stage into Blackrock during the 2022 event.Speaking ahead of the event, Team Manager Conor Davies said, This years Rs looks to be considerably tougher than last year, so we look forward to getting stuck into some hard racing and hope for some good weather!.Welcoming CC Isle of Man for 2024, Race Director Ger Campbell said, We are thrilled to have CC Isle of Man join us again this year. They have always been fantastic supporters of our race and, indeed, of all Irish cycling events. We have no doubt they will showcase their experience again this year.Cycling Club Isle of Man before the start of a race earlier this season.(Photographer: Sadhbh OShea)Visiting Team Team PB Performance UKCairde Rs Tailteann is delighted to announce our eleventh visiting team of the 2024 event: Team PB Performance, who returns after making their debut in last years event.Speaking about the team, Team Manager Paul Bennett said, Team PB Performance is an elite development team managed by PB Performance Coaching with the support of private sponsors, #sharingourvision, who share their passion for rider development. Such passion has seen riders progress to UCI Continental level. We are also supported by some fabulous partners/sponsors: Kalas Sportswear, OTE, Pura Velo, Rotor UK, QR Massage, Pedal Power (Loughborough), Core Body Temperature, MI Supplies, & Freeman Energy.PB Performance returns to the race this year with George Peden and Jacques Coates, who were part of the 2023 team and 3 new riders. George Peden has had a strong start to the 2024 season with multiple podiums, including 2nd in the first round of the national series at the Des Hanlon Memorial. This comes after his bronze medal in the 2023 ITT national championships behind Ryan Mullen and Ben Healy.Paul Bennett added, We are excited to return to this prestigious race in 2024. With some luck on our side, we hope for a strong performance on GC and trying to pick up some stage results along the way.Ger Campbell welcomed Team PB Performance to the event by saying, Team PB Performance had a super debut in the Rs Tailteann in 2023 with George Peden just a second off a top-ten finish. Their strong results so far in 2024 make them a definite favourite for results!.George Peden of Team PB Performance in action.(Photographer: Sean Rowe)The post Rs Tailteann 2024 : Update 14th May 2024 appeared first on IrishCyclingNews.com | Irish Cycling News | IrishCycling.

Although he missed out on a 4th stage win, Tadej Pogacar was able to extend his lead in the general classification at the Giro d'Italia on the stage 14 individual time-trial. Ahead on Sunday's stage 15 queen stage, the UAE Team Emirates leader is now 3:41 clear at the top of the GC standings."I can...

Results: May 12th Limerick RacecoursePromoted by Greenmount Cycling Academy.Shanahans Family Foods Raceday May 12th 2024Greenmount Cycling Academy held their 1st Raceday of 2024 in warm and overcast conditions at Limerick Racecourse. The wind was a little unusual with a cross headwind coming down the finishing straight.Racing started at 10am with the U8/10 race and continued throughout the day.In the A4/M50/M60/W race we had the tightest of finishes. Many riders attempted a breakaway but they never gained more than 20 seconds. At the bell Tomas ONeill (Greenmount CA) looked to have a solo win in the bag but the bunch hunted him down and a bunch finish followed. Cian OConnor (Blarney CC) getting the nod over Bernard OConnell (Limerick CC) with a well timed bike throw. Alan Benson (Limerick CC) was 3rd and Gabrielle Fox (Greenmount CA) was 1st Woman ahead of Kate Murphy (Sliabh Luachra CC)In the A1/2/3/J race the group of A3/J riders started with lap advantage over the A1/2 riders. The A3/J junior riders immediately set to work to keep the A1/2 bunch at bay. However the A1/2 group started to turn the screw and real them in gaining some seconds every lap until the junction was made about 20 minutes into the race. Sam Moloney (Burren CC) and Fran Brannigan (Cycologist Clonmel) made brave attempts to hold off the bunch in the wind. Once they were realed in many more attempted to escape. Finally with 7 laps to go Ben Murphy (Sliabh Luachra CC) attacked and was followed by Vinnie Gleeson (Greenmount CA) and they built a 20 sec gap. The bunch were gaining but with 3 laps to go Evaldas Stankevicius (Greenmount CA) escaped the bunch and bridged across. The trio held on to the finish with the Lithuanian M40 Champion Stankevicius strongest in the sprint from Murphy. Brendan Reen (Sliabh Luachra CC) led the bunch home with Mark McGlynn (Kilarney CC) and Junior James Connelly (Blarney CC) 6thMassive thanks to all the riders, parents, stewards and supporters who made it a successful Raceday at Limerick Racecourse. Special thanks to commissaires Sean and Michael, Ed chief judge and JJ & sons manning the service pit and to Limerick Red Cross for looking after things and keeping everyone safe.Please do support Raceday sponsorShanahans Family Foods and https://kenneallyjewellers.ie/Shanahans Family Foods Raceday at Limerick RacecourseA1/A2/A3/Jr Race 50mins + 3 laps1st Evaldas Stankevicius Greenmount CA2nd Ben Murphy Sliabh Luachra CC3rd Vincent Gleeson Greenmount CA4th Brendan Reen Sliabh Luachra CC (1st A2)5th Mark McGlynn Kilarney CC6th James Connelly Blarney CC (1st Junior)U/P A3 Sean Flahive Tralee Manor West CCA4/M50/M60/Womens Race 40mins + 3 laps1st Cian OConnor Blarney CC2nd Bernard OConnell Limerick CC3rd Alan Benson Limerick CC4th Michael Culbert Comeragh CC5th James Downes Newcastlewest CC6th Gabrielle Fox Greenmount CA (1st Woman)U16 Boys 12 laps1st Colin Sheehan OLeary Stone Kanturk CC2nd Hugh g Mulhearne Verge Sport PI Cycles3rd Oran OCallaghan OLeary Stone Kanturk CCu/p U15 James Logue Panduit Carrick WheelersU16 Girls 12 laps1st Aoife ODonovan Dungarvan CC2nd Hannah Dennehy-OSullivan Sliabh Luachra CCU14 Boys Race 6 laps1st Ethan Real Sliabh Luachra CC2nd Tom Lane OLeary Stone Kanturk CC3rd Darragh Collins Newcastle West CCU/P U13 Ryan OSullivan Sliabh Luachra CCU14 Girls Race 6 laps1st Orla Mulhearne Panduit Carrick Wheelers2nd Rose Linehan Sliabh Luachra CC3rd Abaigh Dennehy Sliabh Luachra CCU/P U13 Girl Caoilfhionn Foley Sliabh Luachra CCU12 Boys Race 3 laps1st Cullen Murphy OLeary Stone Kanturk CC2nd Thomas Doody Sliabh Luachra CC3rd Max McGrath Fermoy CCu/p U11 Nuadha Walsh Greenmount CAU12 Girls Race 3 laps1st Keela Davis Greeenmont CA2nd Cara OSullivan Sliabh Luachra CC3rd Aoife OMahoney Sliabh Luachra CCU10 Fun Race 1 lap1st Boy George Cleverly Sliabh Luachra CC1st Girl Caroline Collins Sliabh Luachra CCU8 Fun Race 1 lap1st Boy Evan McTavish Western Lakes CC1st Girl Aiobheann Collins Newcastlewest CCThe post Results: Greenmount Races Shanahans Family Foods Raceday 2024 appeared first on IrishCyclingNews.com | Irish Cycling News | IrishCycling.

The Giro d'Italia arrives to the Alps! We preview stage 15, the longest stage of the entire race, a day with a lot of high mountain including the Passo del Mortirolo, and a summit finish at high altitude close to the famous ski station in Livigno.A Giro classic (when it comes to the formula, not th...

Sam Bennett (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) has taken his third stage victory at Four Days of Dunkirk and today his win came after he proved the strongest in the finale of a tough race, and in the final dash to the line. As the field split today on what was an undulating 179km from []The post Sam Bennett takes third win on hardest stage in France | Video appeared first on Sticky Bottle.

Daniel Martinez finished 14th in the second and final time trial of the 2024 Giro d'Italia, 1:45 behind the day's winner Filippo Ganna. This result condemned him to lose 2nd place in the classification, which was snatched from him by Geraint Thomas after the Welshman gained 31 seconds over Martinez...

Ben O'Connor started the stage 14 individual time-trial of the 2024 Giro d'Italia in 4th place overall and after absolutely burying himself on the course, the Australian leader of Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale has retained his spot in the GC.Finishing 7th on the day, 1:25 down on stage winner Filippo G...