Picture by Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com 28/09/2025 Cycling 2025 UCI Road World Championships Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda Men Elite Road Race Ben Healy (Ireland) finishes thirdHealy took the medal at the end of the 267.5km race in and around Rwandas capital.The race took no prisoners, with a combination of steep cobbled climbs and oppressive heat making for tough conditions throughout. Healy took to chasing leaders Isaac Del Toro of Mexico, and reigning world champion Tadej Pogaar of Slovenia with a small group. Del Toro found himself dropped and quickly overtaken by the chase group, while Pogaar held a steady one-minute lead from about the midway point of the race, and ultimately retaining his title.Picture by Chris Auld/SWpix.com 28/09/2025 Cycling 2025 UCI Road World Championships Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda Men Elite Road Race Tadej Pogacar (Slovenia) receiving the Gold Medal to become World Champion with Remco Evenepoel (Belgium) receiving the Silver Medal and Ben Healy (Ireland) receiving the Bronze MedalHealys group continued to shrink, and the Irish rider was left with just Mattias Skjelmose of Denmark and Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel of Belgium who successfully defended his Time-Trial World Championship earlier in the week. An attack from Evenepoel with 20km to go left Healy battling for bronze with Skjelmose. The Irish rider powered made a jump with just over 5km to go, and the Dane could not hold his wheel.Healys efforts were supported by four teammates in Eddie Dunbar, Darren Rafferty, Rory Townsend and Ryan Mullen.Healys bronze medal makes him just the fourth Irish rider to take a medal in the Elite Mens Road Race at a World Championships, joining Stephen Roche, Shay Elliott and Sean Kelly.Picture by Zac Williams/SWpix.com 28/09/2025 Cycling 2025 UCI Road World Championships Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda Men Elite Road Race Ben Healy (Ireland) receiving the Bronze MedalHealy said afterwards: Yeah its pretty special, Ive done a lot of hard work and to stand on a podium with Remco and Tadej is pretty incredible. This season is getting crazier and crazier, from a stage win and yellow jersey at the tour and now a podium at worlds its just hard to compare. Tadej is one of the greatest the sport has ever seen, Remco isnt far behind him, so to be on the podium with them was just insane.Picture by Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com 28/09/2025 Cycling 2025 UCI Road World Championships Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda Men Elite Road Race Ben Healy (Ireland) receiving the Bronze MedalOn his custom speed-suit, Healy said: Spin11 have put a lot of work into this suit. Its a pretty specific course with some slow speed climbs and pretty hot weather as well, so its perfect for today.Full ResultsThe post Bronze for Ben Healy in 2025 Road Race World Championships. appeared first on IrishCyclingNews.com | Irish Cycling News | IrishCycling.

Men Elite ITT podium at #Kigali2025 Remco Evenepoel (49:46.03) Jay Vine (+1:14.80) Ilan van Wilder (+2:36.07) SWpixElite Men ITTElite Women ITTThe post Day 1: World Championships 2025 appeared first on IrishCyclingNews.com | Irish Cycling News | IrishCycling.

Following the 2024 Garmin Edge 1050 launch and flurry of new products earlier this year Garmin is excited to introduce Edge 550 and 850, its brightest and smartest compact cycling computers, along with rechargeable and versatile Rally 110 and 210 power meters for cyclists.Edge 550 and 850 features cyclists will love:A highly responsive and bright and colourful 2.7-inch displaySmart fuelling alerts, so cyclists can feel more informed from the starting line to the finish line with prompts to hydrate and refuel in-ride base on course demands, fitness, and heat/ humidityNew GroupRide data comparisons show riders how their speed, heart rate, power, cadence, and more stack up to the rest of the group, in addition to existing GroupRide features that allow them to compete, communicate, and stay connected with fellow ridersUp to 36 hours of ride time in battery saver mode and 12 hours in demanding use cases.Peak performance from start to finishFree Garmin Cycling Coach plans in Garmin Connect adapt based on specific course demands and the riders training and recovery1, providing recommended training adjustments.Riders can now see how their cycling ability, which can help them understand their strengths and weaknesses as a cyclist, progresses over time and how it compares to the demands of a course.Smart fuelling alerts prompt riders to hydrate and refuel in-ride based on their current fitness, course demands, heat and humidity2 when using power guide or following a workout.Monitor the weather in-ride and make more informed decisions with real-time weather updates, including wind direction and radar overlays.New GroupRide data comparisons show riders how their speed, heart rate, power, cadence and more stack up to the rest of the group2, in addition to existing GroupRide features that allow them to compete, communicate and stay connected with fellow riders.After a ride, cyclists can check their post-ride summary to see how much time was spent in each gear with new Gear Ratio Analysis (when paired with electronic shifting).For those who like to ride off the beaten path, mountain bike ride profiles help better track their ride performance. Enduro and downhill profiles enable 5 Hz GPS recording while descending, helping cyclists view the lines they took in greater detail, while the timing gates feature helps them see splits in real time for each lap or run.Get even more from Edge 850Built-in speaker: Provides cyclists with a digital bike bell, audible turn-by-turn navigation, workout prompts and more.Responsive touchscreen: In addition to buttons, cyclists can also use the touchscreen to pan and zoom on the map, quickly and easily report road hazards and swipe between screens.Garmin Pay Contactless Payments: Pay for a mid-ride snack or coffee break with the tap of the Edge3.On Device Course Creator: Cyclists can now create a course point-by-point directly on their device via touchscreen.Ride with peace of mindEdge 550 and 850 include core Garmin safety features designed to help support cyclists peace of mind and awareness. With the Edge 850, cyclists can alert pedestrians and other riders that theyre approaching with a digital bike bell. Edge 550 and 850 also alert riders to road hazards reported by fellow Garmin cyclists and allow them to contribute their own edits2. Family and friends back home can keep track of a riders real-time location with LiveTrack2, while incident detection sends a message with their location4 to their emergency contacts if an incident is detected. These cycling computers are also compatible with Varia cameras and radars, audibly alerting riders when a vehicle is approaching, capturing footage from their ride and allowing them to control light or camera settings from their display.Rally 110 and 210, Garmins newest pedal-based power meters designed to give cyclists accurate power data and performance tracking, no matter the terrain, measurers data like power and cadence.Rally 110 and 210 features include:The single- and dual-sensing power meters for cyclists can be easily swapped between road and off-road pedal bodies and from bike-to-bikeRechargeable battery offering up to 90 hours of ride time, quick-charging capabilities and a new Travel Mode that puts the pedals to sleep during transport to conserve batteryNew Pedal IQ smart calibration alerts cyclists when the pedals should be recalibratedA redesigned sensing spindle makes the pedals even more responsive, capturing data within 1% accuracy. The power meters are also compatible with oval chain rings.Top features cyclists will loveEasy to transfer: Quickly swap the removable power sensors between road and off-road pedal bodies and between bikes with common tools.Rechargeable battery: No need to replace physical batteries the pedals are rechargeable and give cyclists up to 90 hours of ride time between charges. And after a quick 15-minute charge, cyclists can gain up to 12 hours of ride time.Responsive and accurate: A completely redesigned sensing spindle makes the pedals even more responsive, capturing data within 1% accuracy. The power meters are also compatible with oval chain rings to measure data accurately on every ride.Updated design: The RS and RK road pedal bodies have an all-new, carbon polymer design, while the XC off-road pedals have an all-metal build for increased durability plus a lower stack height to allow riders more clearance from rocks and roots.Travel mode: Put the power meters to sleep and conserve battery during transport.Pedal IQ Smart Calibration: Riders will be notified when its time to recalibrate the pedals based on several factors, like temperature changes, time since the last calibration and whether the pedals have been swapped to a different bike.Force data: Get greater insights into ride performance and the relationship between power and cadence when paired with a compatible Garmin cycling computer or smartwatch.Unlock even more insights While Rally 110 power meters measure data like power and cadence, riders can also upgrade to the Rally 210 dual-sensing system anytime to access advanced cycling dynamics, including left versus right balance, seated versus standing time and more.Both the Rally 110 and 210 power meter pedals offer compatibility for SHIMANO SPD, SHIMANO SPD-SL and LOOK KEO cleats. Rally 210 power meters can also be purchased as a bundle for road and off-road with the choice of dual-sensing RS or RK road power meters and a set of XC off-road pedal bodies. Additional RS, RK or XC pedal bodies can be purchased separately.More details: Click hereMore details: Click here The post Garmin New Product Launch appeared first on IrishCyclingNews.com | Irish Cycling News | IrishCycling.

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Rs na mBan 2025 Stage 2 Full Results & Photos Rs na mBan continued today as riders took on a challenging route into County Wexford, with a chaotic day culminating in a reduced bunch sprint in Gorey. WV Breda rider Noor Dekker, the overall runner-up in Rs na mBan 2024, survived torrential rain, crashes and splits in the bunch to claim victory ahead of Frances Nomie Abgrall (Ladynamips RVC), with Denmarks Olympia Norrid-Mortenson (Torelli) in third.Overall leader after Stage 1, Ocane Goergen of Ladynamips RVC, missed the crucial split in the peloton, placing her in the second group which came home over two minutes down on stage winner Dekker. Team Phoenix rider Alice McWilliam of Great Britain takes over the lead of the general classification, and with it the magenta jersey going into Stage 3.The dry conditions and tailwind which the riders enjoyed as they rolled out from Kilkenny City would eventually give way to torrential downpours, leading to several crashes in a race which had already exploded after the first IVCA Wicklow 200 Queen of the Mountains ascent of Sliabh Bu.A breakaway trio of Grace Reynolds (Smurfit Westrock CT), Sarah Pope (Ladynamips RVC) and Gertrud Riis Madsen (Team Aalborg Sparekassen) led the race over the summit of the second category climb, shortly before being absorbed by the chasing group on the descent. Kilkenny CoCo Best Irish Rider Linda Kelly (Cycling Ireland Womens Commission) did much of the pace setting in that chase group, claiming the remaining QoM points in the process.A combination of the strong pace from the chasing peloton and double-digit gradients on the Sliabh Bu ascent led to multiple gaps appearing, with Stage 1 winner and overnight leader Ocane Goergen ending up on the wrong side of one of the splits. The French rider eventually found herself in the second group on the road, but with only one team-mate to assist in the chase, the gap to the leading group of 22 riders only kept growing, quickly making the prospect of a new race leader a foregone conclusion.Riders faced a further downpour on the second categorised climb of the day, with Queen of the Mountains leader Nomie Abgrall claiming maximum points to extend her lead of the classification, with Linda Kelly following in second place on the third category Ballymore ascent.The leading group continued to push on in the remaining 13 kilometres to the line, with Dekkers Dutch teammates working well to put the 27-year-old into prime position for the run to the line. Last years event runner-up again displayed her strength on Irish soil, opening up a small gap on the other sprinters, powerfully holding it on the drag to the finish.Dekkers victory puts her level on general classification time with new magenta jersey McWilliam, only being placed second by virtue of countback, whilst the British rider also moves to top of the Cycling Ireland Points standings.Former British Junior Road Race Champion Amelia Cebak (Smurfit Westrock CT) takes over the lead of the Sport Ireland Best Young Rider classification, whilst Wexford native Linda Kelly remains the Kilkenny County Council Best Irish Rider.Tomorrow sees Rs na mBan return to County Laois for a 104-kilometre stage from Portlaoise to Mountrath, featuring the fearsome first category ascent of The Cut in the Slieve Bloom mountains.Photos by Lorraine OSullivan [See image gallery at www.irishcyclingnews.com] Stage 2 Results & ClassificationsThe post Results & Photos: Rs na mBan 2025 appeared first on IrishCyclingNews.com | Irish Cycling News | IrishCycling.

Upcoming Event: Great Prize List : McGinty Autumn Classic 14th Sept 2025Free Entry: Click hereThe post Upcoming Event: Great Prize List : McGinty Autumn Classic 14th Sept 2025 appeared first on IrishCyclingNews.com | Irish Cycling News | IrishCycling.

Munster Youth Road Race Championship ResultsKilteely Village Friday August 29th 2025U8/10 Fun Race Boys & Girls at 6.30pm 800m 21 Riders1st U8 Girl Aoibheann Collins Newcastlewest CC1st U8 Boy Ciaran Harrison Greenmount CA1st U10 Girl Marion Mulvaney Sliabh Luachra CC1st U10 Boy Matei Todor Greenmount CAU12 Championship Race at 6.40pm 1 lap of 7.5kmU12 BoysGold Nuadha Walsh Greenmount CASilver Max McGrath Fermoy CCBronze Cathal OSullivan Greenmount CAU11 BoysGold George Cleverly Sliabh Luachra CCSilver Rian Flavin Dungarvan CCBronze Ryan Green Greenmount CAU11/12 GirlsGold Caroline Collins Sliabh Luachra CCSilver Cara OSullivan Sliabh Luachra CCBronze Sylvia Quigley Waterford Racing ClubU11/12 TeamGold Sliabh Luachra CCGeorge Cleverly, Caroline Collins & Cara OSullivanU14 Championship Race at 7.15pm 2 laps of 7.5kmU13 BoysGold Cullen Murphy OLeary Stone Kanturk CCSilver Diarmuid OSullivan Greenmount CABronze Conor Cox Sliabh Luachra CCU14 BoysGold Ryan OSullivan Sliabh Luachra CCSilver William McNally Dungarvan CCBronze Andrew Cox Sliabh Luachra CCU13/14 GirlsGold Caoilfhionn Foley Sliabh Luachra CCU13/14 TeamGold Sliabh Luachra CCRyan OSullivan, Conor Cox & Andrew CoxU16 Championship Race at 7.10pm 4 laps of 7.5kmU15 BoysGold Tom Lane Dan Morrissey Pissei Cycling TeamSilver Brian Cullen Dan Morrissey Pissei Cycling TeamBronze Patrick OSullivan Sliabh Luachra CCU16 BoysGold James Logue Panduit Carrick WheelersSilver Tony Kenneally Dungarvan CCBronze Kieran Mulvaney Sliabh Luachra CCU15/16 GirlsGold Orla Muhearne Panduit Carrick Wheelers60 Youth Cyclists from all over Munster descended on Kilteely Village on Friday 29th August for what was the last youth road race of the season. Up for grabs were Munster Road race medals in the U12, U14 and U16 categories.The races were run on laps of a tough 7.5km circuit around the village with a short 400m climb at up to 10% gradient early in the lap and a 1km 4% drag up to the finish.First up was the U8 and U10 fun race with locals closing the road from the GAA field to the finish line. This was run off at a very fast pace and let home by Marion Mulvaney of Sliabh Luachra.In the U12 Championship race, run over 1 lap, Nuadha Walsh (Greenmount CA) attacked up the steep ramp and got a gap on the bunch and stayed ahead to the finish. Cullen Murphy (Sliabh Luachra CC) did a similar attack in the U14 race to finish solo after 2 laps. In the U16 race. U15 Tom Lane showed his power to distance his fellow competitors and finish solo also.A massive thanks to all the people of Kilteely village for facilitating our Championships. Thanks to all the parents and supporters who made for a great atmosphere. Thanks to all the Greenmount Marshals (Ciaran, Dairmuid, Tom, Pat, Shane, Toms, Michael, Sam, Callum, Jason, Gavin, Barry, Danny & Ricardo), Ed with results, Toms and Anthony our Commisaires, Mike and Keith with the fun race, Lead car drivers Ger and Niall, the Order of Malta and our local race coordinator Kieran and Tracey McCarthy.Thanks to our race supporters Cycling Munster, UL Sports Arena and JJ Kenneally Jewelers.Next up Cyclocross season 3 races in Greenmount in Nov/Dec time.The post Munster Youth Road Race Championship Results 2025 appeared first on IrishCyclingNews.com | Irish Cycling News | IrishCycling.

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Munster Criterium Championships Limerick Racecourse 13th August 2025Greenmount Cycling Academy held their final Criterium Race day of 2024 in warm and sunny conditions at Limerick Racecourse. Championship Races for adults with Munster Criterium medals up for grabs and support races were run for youths. There was a stiff Southern wind making things difficult for riders on the 20m climb on the back straight. Racing started at 10am with the U8/10 race and continued throughout the day.In the Masters Championship Race all categories started together, Mike Storan (West Clare CC) and Denis Lynch (Sliabh Luachra CC) quickly got a gap to the main bunch with Dermot Radford (Black House Racing) bridging across shortly afterwards. These 3 built an unassailable lead in the following laps. Back in the bunch Robert Reidy (Kilcullen CC) made several attempts to bridge before Chris Kendellen (Blarney CC) did escape the bunch, Niall Mc Carron (Tralee BC) also bridging across in the final laps and holding off a fast finishing Sean Conroy (Greenmount CA) who led in the bunch.In the Elite Mens and Womens race the C3/W started with an advantage over the C1/C2 group.A fast and furious start resulted in a split in the C1/C2 group which saw the C1 riders distance the C2 riders. The catch was made half way through the race with C3 rider James Griffin (Waterford Racing Club) heroically staying with the C1 riders to the finish. Joel Luke (UCD CC) escaped with 5 laps to go to win solo with C3 Griffin 2nd and Daniel Bresnan (Greenmount CA) getting the better of Sam Luke (Newcastlewest CC) for 3rd. The 2 brothers finishing on the podium for the first time.In the C2 group Ben Murphy (Sliabh Luachra CC) escaped in the last few laps ahead of Ross Lee (Buren CC) who outsprinted Ricardo Lopes (Greenmount CA) for C2 Silver.In the Womens race Ellen Ni Cleirigh (Longcourt Newcastlewest Wheelers) took gold ahead of a brave attempt from Amy Kinsela (Panduit Carrick Wheelers), who took silver and ahead of Siobhan Ardner (Newcastlewest CC) who won bronze.A massive thanks to all the riders, parents, stewards and supporters who made it a successful Munster Criterium Championships 2025 at Limerick Racecourse. Special thanks to Cycling Munster commissaires Peter and Michael, assisted by Frank and Dwane. Ed and Liam at the finish line and to Limerick Red Cross for looking after things and keeping everyone safe. Please do support the club and race day sponsorshttps://www.hinchys.ie/ and https://kenneallyjewellers.ie/Elite Mens Podiums 40 mins + 3 lapsC1 Gold Joel Luke UCD Cycling ClubC1 Silver Daniel Bresnan Greenmount CAC1 Bronze Sam Luke Newcastlewest CCC2 Gold Ben Murphy Sliabh Luachra CCC2 Silver Ross Lee Burren CCC2 Bronze Ricardo Lopes Greenmount CAC3 Gold James Griffin Waterford Racing ClubC3 Silver Eldon Looney U/A MunsterC3 Shane Woulfe Greenmount CAElite Womens PodiumGold Ellen Ni Cleirigh Longcourt Hotel NCW WheelersSilver Amy Kinsela Panduit Carrick WheelersBronze Siobhan Ardner Newcastlewest CCMasters Men Podiums 40 mins + 3 lapsM40 Gold Mike Storan West Clare CCM40 Silver Denis Lynch Sliabh Luachra CCM40 Bronze Sean Conroy Greenmount CAM50 Gold Dermot Radford Black House RacingM50 Silver Niall McCarron Tralee Manor WestM50 Bronze Chris Kendellen Blarney CCM60 Gold Denis Forrest Blarney CCM60 Silver Michael Colbert Comeragh CCTeam Gold Black House Racing (Radford, Cullen, Russell)U16 Boys Support Race1st Conor Lynch Sliabh Luachra CC2nd Brian Cullen Dan Morrissey Cycling Team3rd Darragh Collins Newcastlewest CCU14 Boys Support RaceCullen Murphy OLeary Stone KanturkGavin Buckley OLeary Stone KanturkIollan Walsh Greenmount CAU/P U13 Diarmuid OSullivan Greenmount CAU12 Boys Support Race Almost 3 laps1st Joel Cummins OLeary Stone Kanturk CC2nd Nuadha Walsh Greenmount CA3rd Cathal OSullivan Greenmount CA4th Ryan Green Greenmount CAU12 Girls Support Race Almost 3 laps1st Emma Kelly Waterford Racing Club2nd Sophia Quigley Waterford Racing Club3rd Aoife OMahony OLeary Stone Kanturk CC4th Meabh Sheehy Greenmount CAU10 Fun Race 2 km1st Boy Matei Todor Greenmount CA1st Girl Emily OMahony Sliabh Luachra CCU8 Fun Race1st Boy Ciaran Harrison Greenmount CA1st Girl Aoibhinn Collins Newcastlewest CCThe post Results: Munster Criterium Championships Sunday August 13th 2025 appeared first on IrishCyclingNews.com | Irish Cycling News | IrishCycling.

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