The Irish Times

Iain Dyer prioritises ‘successful longer-term future’ for Cycling Ireland

New high-performance director spent 21 years with British Cycling

Fri Feb 04 2022 - 20:02

Patrick Freyne: Pooing in a bucket? That’s the whole point of the show

A more apt title for new reality show Don’t Rock the Boat would be Celebrity S**t in a Bucket

Fri Nov 06 2020 - 09:43

Rio is latest retired sportsperson to pick up a new sport

It might serve him well, this time, not to follow his idol Maldini’s example too closely

Tue Sept 19 2017 - 18:42

A BBC return for classic ‘Grandstand’? Let’s hope so

Minority sports would benefit from a return of the classic Saturday television programme

Tue Jan 31 2017 - 10:35

British cycling’s Shane Sutton suspended for alleged Paralympian comments

Technical director accused of calling squad members ‘gimps’ and ‘wobblies’

Wed Apr 27 2016 - 08:52

Bryan Cooper’s call spot on as Don Cossack claims Gold Cup glory

Gordon Elliott-trained star delivers in superb style for Gigginstown and Michael O’Leary

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 20:15

Nina Carberry strikes again as Victoria Pendleton fifth in Foxhunters

Enda Bolger’s On The Fringe wins back-to-back titles

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 17:07

De Bromhead won’t mind Pendleton hoopla if Aupcharlie wins

Racing authorities’ unbridled enthusiam for publicity stunt a real puzzler

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 06:00

‘Cue Card has everything it takes to win Gold Cup’

Paddy Brennan ready to give his all on board the horse that ‘saved his career’

Fri Mar 18 2016 - 05:00

Cheltenham fever takes hold as Irish exodus begins

Champion trainer Willie Mullins leads impressive challenge with 60 race-ready hopes

Mon Mar 14 2016 - 01:00

Victoria Pendleton gets green light for Cheltenham ride

Olympic cycling champion will partner Pacha Du Polder in the Foxhunter Chase

Mon Mar 07 2016 - 12:10

Victoria Pendleton leads from start to finish to win first race

Pacha Du Polder comes good second time around at Wincanton

Wed Mar 02 2016 - 16:15

Wincanton next for Victoria Pendleton as Cheltenham creeps closer

Olympic gold medalist teams up with Pacha Du Polder again after Fakenham fall

Tue Mar 01 2016 - 11:45

Victoria Pendleton saddle saga makes racing look desperate

Tipping Point: Cheltenham Festival should not need celebrity gimmicks to market itself

Mon Feb 22 2016 - 05:00

Victoria Pendleton back on horse for a clear round

Olympic champion cyclist who switched saddle to horseback rides at Waveney Harriers meet

Sun Feb 21 2016 - 18:39

Victoria Pendleton takes tumble on racecourse jumps debut

Olympic cyclist escapes injury and still plans to ride Pacha Du Polder at Cheltenham

Fri Feb 19 2016 - 23:00

Victoria Pendleton unseated in first National Hunt start

Double Olympic gold medal winner suffers fall at Fakenham

Fri Feb 19 2016 - 17:26

Victoria Pendleton switches saddles to pursue Cheltenham goal

Olympic champion cyclist’s steep learning curve could result in festival appearance

Thu Feb 18 2016 - 01:00

Pendleton could ride Pacha Du Polder at Cheltenham Festival

Olympic star to partner Andy Stewarts’ nine-year-old ahead of Foxhunter Chase

Mon Jan 18 2016 - 13:35

Bicycle sales boost Halfords revenues

Endorsments by Olympians Chris Boardman and Victoria Pendleton fuel improvement

Thu Jul 11 2013 - 01:00