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Mr A
05/01/2016, 11:10 AM
Starts off on a bit of a downer as Martyn Irvine retires: http://www.stickybottle.com/latest-news/big-gun-martyn-irvine-calls-time-on-glittering-career/

Still though, could be a big year as the Olympic course suits Dan Martin, and he'll have better support with Etixx Quickstep. Hard to know what Roche will be like- Porte no longer there but Landa will probably be leader when Froome isn't. Bennett to push on and Mullen to gain vital experience in the big league. Brammeier will be looking for the occasional break but mostly on leadout duties.
Dodge
05/01/2016, 11:14 AM
Should mention Deignan starts the year with a should injury

Also 2016 is the start of a new world ranking in cycling that will incorporate all riders and teams. Good news for Sam Bennett
Mr A
05/01/2016, 1:16 PM
Dang it, I knew I was missing someone and it was the Donegal man! Great to have so many Irish riders at a high level that it's even a possibility though.
Mr A
08/01/2016, 2:22 PM
Martin interview: https://t.co/GQo3chE0Le
Mr A
14/01/2016, 1:55 PM
Piece on Mullen: http://cyclingtips.com/2016/01/faces-of-the-future-five-things-to-know-about-ryan-mullen/
Mr A
22/01/2016, 10:02 AM
Piece on Bennett (via twitter): https://twitter.com/IrishTimes/status/690420476552736768
Dodge
04/02/2016, 2:52 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1vyC4XfoPY

First win of the year for Dan Martin
Mr A
04/02/2016, 3:14 PM
Already had seen the result and still expected him to crash at the last corner.
Real ale Madrid
23/03/2016, 4:16 PM
Dan Martin wins stage 3 of the Volta a Catylunya and with it takes the overall lead - made a late break over the final climb to leave the likes of Contador, Bardet, Van Gardereren, Porte, Quintana, Froome and Uran all behind him in the top 10. Has a six second GC lead over Contador.
Dodge
23/03/2016, 4:38 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL7Q6EQDMls

2nd win of the year...
bennocelt
10/07/2016, 4:02 PM
Dan Martin doing well at the moment, 19 seconds behind Froome.......:). Wonder can he mantain it over another week?
the 12 th man
10/07/2016, 5:50 PM
Dan Martin doing well at the moment, 19 seconds behind Froome.......:). Wonder can he mantain it over another week?

Hope I'm not jinxing but I thought he looked strong today so I'm saying he will.:cool:
bennocelt
14/07/2016, 3:07 PM
Put a few quid on Dan at 40/1 for patriotic reasons:o

Anyway that was mad, never seen a yellow jersey running up a hill. Something has to be done about the crowds, getting ridiculous at this stage.
BonnieShels
08/10/2016, 3:34 PM
Listening to Ger Gilroy interviewing Lance right now on OTB. It's mental. Proper mental.

Here it is: www.newstalk.com/player/embed.php?mediaType=podcast&id=160980

well worth a listen.
passinginterest
07/03/2017, 2:41 PM
Off work 'prepping' for an interview tomorrow, just caught Sam Bennet winning a sprint on Paris-Nice. Put a bike length into pretty much all the top sprinters, very impressive.
KrisLetang
08/05/2017, 6:06 PM
Drone causes cyclist to wreck during race:

http://www.foxsports.com/buzzer/story/falling-drone-takes-out-cyclist-during-bike-race-050817
BonnieShels
08/05/2017, 10:39 PM
How did that happen? You can see the drone go through and then he flips?
nigel-harps1954
24/05/2017, 11:21 AM
Managed to catch An Post Rás going through Ballybofey there. Incredible speed and small crowd that gathered gave them a great reception.

Had never seen anything like it in person and it was phenomenal.
BonnieShels
24/05/2017, 6:05 PM
Managed to catch An Post Rás going through Ballybofey there. Incredible speed and small crowd that gathered gave them a great reception.

Had never seen anything like it in person and it was phenomenal.

I've never seen the Rás but I did see Le Tour 98 as it passed me by on the Naas Road/Kylemore Road junction and the speed at which they traveled taking that corner was absolutely immense. Unbelievable as you say! Great to see them take a turn.