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Paolini leads Giro after stage win
Katusha’s Luca Paolini launched a late attack to win the third stage of the Giro d’Italia and take the leader’s pink jersey.
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7 days, 15 hours, 20 minutes ago» cycling

Wiggins pulls out as Cavendish records consecutive stage wins
Bradley Wiggins admitted his disappointment after being forced to abandon the Giro d’Italia, a race the Olympic champion had made his number one priority this season.8 days, 1 hour, 20 minutes ago» cycling

Wiggins withdraws from Giro d’Italia
Bradley Wiggins has pulled out of the Giro d’Italia because of a chest infection.8 days, 22 hours, 50 minutes ago» cycling

Swiss endorse McQuaid bid
Pat McQuaid’s bid for a further term as president of cycling’s world governing body has been endorsed by Switzerland as the Irishman swerved his compatriots.13 days, 16 hours, 24 minutes ago» cycling

Dowsett wins Giro TT
British time-trial champion Alex Dowsett claimed stage eight of the Giro D’Italia today as Bradley Wiggins closed the gap on his general classification rivals.17 days, 15 hours, 47 minutes ago» cycling

Tough day for Wiggins in Giro
Bradley Wiggins slipped to sixth place in the overall standings after a gruelling fourth stage of the Giro d’Italia.18 days, 18 hours, 46 minutes ago» cycling

Froome to lead Sky's Tour charge
Chris Froome will lead Team Sky’s charge at this year’s Tour de France, team principal Dave Brailsford reiterated today.20 days, 16 hours, 11 minutes ago» cycling

Cavendish off to Giro flyer
Mark Cavendish claimed the spoils on the opening stage of the Giro d’Italia, benefitting from a crash in the final kilometre to snatch the win for his Omega Pharma team.24 days, 1 hour, 6 minutes ago» cycling

Roche: Wiggo can do double
Stephen Roche insists Bradley Wiggins is capable of replicating his 1987 feat of winning the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France in the same year.24 days, 16 hours, 11 minutes ago» cycling
Fuentes guilty of endangering health but given suspended sentence
The Spanish doctor at the heart of one of cycling’s biggest doping scandals has been found guilty of endangering public health and given a one-year suspended jail sentence in the Operation Puerto case.24 days, 16 hours, 11 minutes ago» cycling

McQuiad nomination to be discussed
Pat McQuaid’s nomination for president of the UCI will be discussed at an extraordinary general meeting in June, Cycling Ireland has announced.44 days, 1 hour, 58 minutes ago» cycling

Armstrong sells Texas mansion
Disgraced drug-cheat cyclist Lance Armstrong has sold his Austin, Texas, estate to an oil-and-gas rights agent.61 days, 16 hours, 25 minutes ago» cycling

Glory for Ireland's Dan Martin in Volta a Catalunya
Dan Martin has become only the second Irishman to win the Volta a Catalunya after holding off the challenge of Joaquim Rodríguez in the final stage to win by 17 seconds.63 days, 15 hours, 15 minutes ago» cycling
Martin extends Catalunya lead
Ireland’s Daniel Martin extended his overall lead of the Volta a Catalunya to 14 seconds following the fifth stage.84 days, 21 hours, 3 minutes ago» cycling
Court dismisses cyclist Ricco’s appeal against doping suspension
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has dismissed Riccardo Ricco’s appeal against a 12-year suspension for an anti-doping violation.91 days, 13 hours, 25 minutes ago» cycling

US government joins lawsuit against Armstrong
The United States Government has confirmed it has joined a civil lawsuit against Lance Armstrong to claim around $100m (€75m) from the disgraced cyclist.91 days, 22 hours, 31 minutes ago» cycling

Irvine returns home from gold medal triumph
Martyn Irvine returned home today after capping a day of delight for Irish cycling with a gold and a silver medal within an hour.92 days, 15 hours, 39 minutes ago» cycling

Ireland’s Irvine wins gold in Track Cycling World Championships
Ireland’s Martyn Irvine claimed two medals in an hour – the second of them gold in the men’s scratch race – at the Track Cycling World Championships in Minsk.92 days, 22 hours, 51 minutes ago» cycling

2014 Giro d’Italia bike race to start in Ireland
Cycling’s prestigious Giro d’Italia will begin in Ireland next year, organisers confirmed today.93 days, 1 hour, 55 minutes ago» cycling » latest

Armstrong will not take part in process that will 'demonise selected individuals'
Chief executive Travis Tygart is confident the United States Anti-Doping Agency can continue its investigation to clean up cycling without the help of Lance Armstrong.









