6 hours. 9 minutes. 4 seconds. That is how long Dan Martin fought, slogged, sprinted, chased, climbed, harried and emptied himself around the 234-kilometre Tokyo course, today, all in pursuit of a medal for Ireland. Martin was part of a three-man Irish contingent and had Nicolas Roche and Eddie Dunbar, who made a breakaway attempt […]
4 years ago
He’s as tough as nails, that Martin fella
9 years ago
The future is now
10 years ago
Another fine day
10 years ago
By Mark McGowan On Saturday the riders will roll across the starting line for the 103rd edition of the Tour de France. With a wave of the flag, the starter signals the beginning of three weeks of ecstasy for some, despair for many, and agony for all. For three weeks the brightly coloured peloton will wind across the nation, through […]
10 years ago
He’s in hospital
11 years ago