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Track

Irvine and Ryan hail Cuchulainn plans to build Ireland’s first indoor velodrome

Structure in JJB building in Dundalk could be operational later this year One hundred and eighteen years after Harry Reynolds won the world amateur sprint title in Copenhagen and a little under twelve months since Martyn Irvine became the next […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Track,

Luke Davison video interview: Double World Cup race winner gaining confidence prior to 2014 track worlds

Emerging Australian road and track rider shows strong promise Winner of two gold medals in the recent track World Cup in Aguascalientes, Mexico, Luke Davison has taken a major morale boost from what is his best track form ever. The […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Interviews, Pro Cycling, Track, Video,

Lefevere blocks Cavendish from track racing, says he is paid to compete on the road

Belgian manager believes velodrome too dangerous for his star sprinter Mark Cavendish’s chances of riding track at the Commonwealth Games and the Olympic Games have taken a knock after his Omega Pharma Quick Step team manager Patrick Lefevere has made […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Track,

Irvine bruised but not broken after Gent Six crash; team expects him to be able to return to competition soon

World champion hit by bad luck on Tuesday’s opening night Although there were initial concerns that he may have fractured his femur when he fell heavily on Tuesday’s opening night of the Gent Six, world scratch race champion Martyn Irvine […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Injury, Pro Cycling, Track,

Cancellara world hour record attempt in 2014 could kick off a new wave of attempts

Multiple world champion preparing for attempt in Manchester, Mexico or Portugal One of the most historic of cycling’s records could be set for a new flurry of activity after Fabian Cancellara indicated that he will indeed aim for the world […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Track,

De Ketele and Van Hoecke put in late surge to win Amsterdam Six

Mouris and Stroetinga overhauled on fina day of racing Having started the final day in second place overall, Kenny De Ketele and Gijs Van Hoecke (Deelen Verswaren) put in a strong effort yesterday evening to grab the overall victory in […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Race Reports and Results, Track,

Amsterdam Six: Live video coverage of final day of racing

Watch tonight’s action here Amsterdam six day, standings after day five (Friday) 1, Jens Mouris and Wim Stroetinga (Ned) Vlasman, 208 pts2, Kenny De Ketele and Gijs Van Hoecke (Bel) Deelen Verswaren, 212 pts, at 1 lap3, Nick Stöpler and […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Track, Video,

Amsterdam Six: Live video coverage from day five

Watch tonight’s action here With just two evenings’ racing remaining in the Amsterdam Six day, the battle is heating up for the final honours. Last year’s winner Pim Ligthart plus his ICS – Visa partner Marcel Kalz jumped from third […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Track, Video,

Amsterdam Six: Live video coverage from day four

Watch tonight’s action here The big battle in Amsterdam continued yesterday with yet another change in leadership in the race. Dutchmen Nick Stöpler and Yoeri Havik (AA Drink) jumped from third to first overall with some great racing, overhauling previous […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Track, Video,

Amsterdam Six: Live video coverage from day three

Watch tonight’s action here After Monday’s big battle in the Amsterdam Six which resulted in Kenny De Ketele and Gijs Van Hoecke (Deelen Verswaren) opening a one point lead over Dutch rivals Nick Stöpler and Yoeri Havik (AA Drink), things […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Track, Video,

Great Britain sending ‘A’ squad to home World Cup in Manchester

Host nation buoyed by European Championship success Great Britain is sending one of its strongest possible squads to the first round of the UCI Track World Cup, in Manchester, England, between November first and third. As the host nation, all […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Pro Cycling, Track,

Amsterdam Six: Live video coverage from day two

Watch the battle on the boards as it plays out Yesterday’s opening day of the Amsterdam Six saw a ferocious battle between the Belgian pairing of Kenny De Ketele and Gijs Van Hoecke (Deelen Verswaren) and Dutch rivals Nick Stöpler […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Pro Cycling, Track, Video,

Wiggins says he may aim for world hour record

Attempt could come next season, London Olympic velodrome would likely be used Having recently said that he was considering winding down his road career at the end of next season and then concentrating on a return to the track for […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Track,

Video: Irvine back on the bike and aiming to race in three month’s time

World scratch race champion ahead of schedule in recovery from broken leg A little over two months after he suffered a bad fracture to his leg in the Tour of Taiwan, UnitedHealthcare rider Martyn Irvine has got back on his […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Injury, Interviews, Pro Cycling, Track, Video,

Hoy confirms retirement after glittering career, didn’t want to go to Commonwealth Games 2014 to make up numbers

Scottish rider hangs up wheels after taking six Olympic gold medals and ten world championship titles As expected, Chris Hoy today confirmed that he is retiring from cycling, hanging up his wheels at 37 years of age. The six-times Olympic […]

Author: VeloN Categories: Pro Cycling, Track,

Six time Olympic champion Hoy expected to announce his retirement this week

Track’s top competitor seems likely to end career on Thursday Eight months after he raised his Olympic gold medal tally to a staggering six titles, Chris Hoy is expected to finally call an end to a long and very successful […]

Author: Shane Stokes Categories: Olympics, Pro Cycling, Track,

Peter Kennaugh Interview: “I’m just looking forward to getting out on the road again”

Team Sky’s remaining Manxman putting the Olympics behind him as he looks ahead to 2013 Peter Kennaugh (Team Sky) is getting ready for his fourth season in the International Cycling Union (UCI) WorldTour, and is hoping for more success on […]

Author: Ben Atkins Categories: Olympics, Pro Cycling, Track,

Keisse and Terpstra scoop last minute victory in Rotterdam Six

Late charge tactic secures title After six nights of racing the final 18 laps decided the winner of the 31st Rotterdam Six, with a late surge securing the overall result for two riders who had lurked close to the top […]

Author: José Been Categories: Pro Cycling, Race Reports and Results, Track,

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