http://rte.ie/sport/cycling/2007/0822/scanlon.html
Other factors? Wonder what they were.... Good to see the Tour of Ireland back again. Who's the main sponsor and any big guns in there?
Printable View
http://rte.ie/sport/cycling/2007/0822/scanlon.html
Other factors? Wonder what they were.... Good to see the Tour of Ireland back again. Who's the main sponsor and any big guns in there?
I'd guess being injury plagued, being **** in recent years and his girlfriend is pregnant so maybe wants to settle down for family reasons.Quote:
Originally Posted by PAURO 7
He was only **** due to the injuries. He effectively retired last year when he went part time in the USQuote:
Originally Posted by sligoman
You can watch the Tour live on www.rte.ie
Hopefully Philip Deignan will do well before he sets off to do the Vuelta D'Espana
but only from Ireland though. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
I thought Scanlon was only early twenties.
Any of the young Irish cyclists have much promise?
Been desparately unlucky with injuries. He'll be 27 in OctoberQuote:
Originally Posted by Risteard
Nicholas Roche is Stephen's son. He rides with the protour Credit Agricol team and is tipped for good thingsQuote:
Any of the young Irish cyclists have much promise?
Philip Deignan is a good climber and is a genuine prospect IMO. He's with the protour Ag2r Prevoyance team after a couple of bad years with injuries has been selected for the Vuelta D'Espana next month.
Both have been allowed ride for the national side in the Tour Of Ireland
Great quote.Quote:
Scanlon has been staunchly anti-doping throughout his career and said: 'When you see donkeys performing like racehorses and knowing they're drugged you realise it's all a waste of time.'