Cycling 2015

**Mr A** · 09/01/2015, 1:01 PM

Roche interview: http://www.stickybottle.com/latest-n...-win-with-sky/

Bennett: http://www.stickybottle.com/coaching...twice-per-day/

As always, it's going to be an interesting year. Some of the power numbers from Bennett in training were huge, it'll be interesting to see if he can compete with the biggest sprinters this year.

**Mr A** · 10/01/2015, 5:47 PM

Piece on Martin. http://cyclingtips.com.au/2015/01/da...-garmin-squad/

**Mr A** · 14/01/2015, 9:49 AM

Bora - Argon 18 (formerly Netapp Endura) have been given a wildcard to the Tour de France. This along with the departure of a few of their main GC guys makes it likely Bennett can participate as long as he shows enough form.

http://www.letour.fr/le-tour/2015/us...ance-2015.html

**swinfordfc** · 14/01/2015, 10:23 AM

Originally Posted by Mr A

Bora - Argon 18 (formerly Netapp Endura) have been given a wildcard to the Tour de France. This along with the departure of a few of their main GC guys makes it likely Bennett can participate as long as he shows enough form.

http://www.letour.fr/le-tour/2015/us...ance-2015.html

Thats great news for Bennett! ..... and us!

**Dodge** · 14/01/2015, 10:47 AM

From all I read (admittedly irish slanted...) it seems Bennett will be a team leader this year (after Keonig left for Sky)

I'd guess that Ireland will have at least 3 in the tour this year

**Mr A** · 15/01/2015, 12:33 PM

Good news for Matt Brammeier as he secures two-year deal with MTN-Qhubeka

Could potentially do the Tour as well as they've a wildcard!

**swinfordfc** · 15/01/2015, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by Mr A

Good news for Matt Brammeier as he secures two-year deal with MTN-Qhubeka

Could potentially do the Tour as well as they've a wildcard!

More good news!

**Mr A** · 22/01/2015, 5:42 PM

Nice piece on Ryan Mullen: http://rouleur.cc/journal/riders/rya...e-riders-trade

**Mr A** · 13/02/2015, 12:44 PM

Massive win for Bennett in Qatar- beat serious class in this sprint: http://www.cyclingnews.com/races/tou...tage-6/results

Edit: Video

It was well after before the commentators mentioned him name- although in fairness with so many black kits this year it's a nightmare for them.

**Mr A** · 25/02/2015, 10:25 AM

Bennett was confirmed for Bora's TOur team, if that means anything this early in the year: http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/racin...-france-158357

**Mr A** · 28/02/2015, 10:12 PM

Brameier was prominent today at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, getting in the break and being among the last caught.

Stunning win from Stannard. Feck I love the classics.

Edit: Last 5k

http://www.stickybottle.com/races-re...-vs-quickstep/

**Spudulika** · 02/03/2015, 5:22 AM

Would love to be at the Amstel Gold in April. Was on the Vaalserberg again last November, an amazing spot to watch a race (1-day).

Looks like a good year for Irish cycling, even if the sport is in a bit of a mess.

**Dodge** · 02/03/2015, 9:46 AM

Roche is down to ride Paris Nice with Sky. Deignan is listed as a reserve. If he doesn't make Paris-Nice, Deignan will ride the Tour of Langkawi

Sam Bennett and Dan Martin are down for Tirreno-Adriatico

**Dodge** · 20/03/2015, 12:00 PM

Sam Bennett rides Milan San Remo this weekend

Roche and Martin (a former winner) are down to ride Catalunya. Should pick up Ireland's first ranking points there

Bennett & Brammeier down for Gent - Wevelgem next week

**Mr A** · 20/03/2015, 9:22 PM

http://www.independent.ie/sport/othe...-31083566.html

Kimmage meets Nico Roche. Full article in Sindo.

**Mr A** · 25/03/2015, 3:27 PM

That ROche piece: http://www.independent.ie/sport/othe...-31085204.html

His daily diary is in the Indo this week too.

Martin 3rd today and 4th overall currently.