Global Category: Cycling

On Track – An Interview With Irish Olympian Shannon McCurley

At the Rio Olympics in 2016, Australian-born Shannon McCurley became the first female track cyclist to represent Ireland at the Games; this past summer, she made her sophomore Olympic appearance, teaming with Emily Kay in the Madison. Unfortunately, the Tokyo adventure came to an abrupt…

Looking to join a club? Check out these options across Ireland!

Whether it’s tucking into the peloton or tucking into brunch midway through a leisurely weekend roll, one thing is for sure; getting on your bike is a whole lot more fun when you’ve got some company! You might be looking for a social group, or…

AN INTERVIEW WITH RÓISÍN KENNEDY ON WOMEN’S CYCLING IN IRELAND

For those in the Irish cycling community, Róisín Kennedy likely needs little introduction; an Elite multiple National and Provincial medallist on both road and track, a former international competitor, and a founding member of the Arcane Women’s Team – with whom she still competes. She’s…

Supporting Irish With Your Cycling Gear – A Guide

Cycling and style aren’t always the greatest of bedfellows. Helmets and hi-vis vests are par for the course; even the King of the Mountains in the Tour de France is forced to parade around in polka dots. But for those who want to look en…

Five bike-friendly swim spots in Ireland

A cycle and a swim go together like coffee and cake; one on its own is good, but together you’re talking about a whole different level! Not all swim spots were created equally however – and there’s nothing worse than arriving at the shore, ready…

Touring Ireland by Bike this Summer? Check out these essential apps!

2021 will be another summer of staycations – but that doesn’t mean staying still. Of course, cyclists up and down the country will be altogether aware of that much, eagerly planning their inter-county adventures through most of lockdown; now, the time has come to hit…

By The Book – A Literary Cycling Tour Of Ireland

The land of saints and scholars…and cycling. Ireland has a reputation the world over for producing some of the finest writers to ever put pen to paper, so it makes perfect sense that there’s plenty to celebrate at the intersection of books and bikes. In…

Top Five Irish Gourmet Trails

There’s a long list of benefits to getting on your bike and putting the miles in – from the physical benefits to peace of mind, and from the breath-taking sights and sounds you’ll encounter to the feeling of accomplishment when you’re finally stepping out of…

Mountain Biking Trails in Ireland for Beginners

From the daily commute to the weekend rides, you’re probably spending plenty of your time on the road. So how about a change of scenery – because where we’re going, you don’t need roads! Mountain biking (MTB) is a significant change of gear for cyclists,…

Top Irish Cyclists To Follow Online

Social media is so more than just likes and follows, it provides us with a level of access that never existed before. There was a time when we would only see our idols on the TV, in newspapers, magazines or maybe a fleeting glance in…