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# Cycling
What's the best bike you can get on the Bike to Work scheme?
Three options under the €1,000 price tag for you to consider – but these bikes are for more than just commuting.
# Cycling
Fankheuser withstands late attacks to win his second An Post Rás after thrilling final stage
The 30-year-old Austrian repeated his victory of 2014.
# The Ras
Huge crowds welcome the Rás into Dungarvan as Gate wins dramatic sprint finish
Clemens Fankheuser keeps hold of the yellow jersey ahead of the penultimate stage.
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# The Ras
Damien Shaw just denied yellow jersey as the Rás arrives in Clonakilty
Clemens Fankheuser hangs on to the overall lead but contenders are stacking up behind him.
# The Ras
Cork teen Eddie Dunbar comes within a whisker of yellow jersey on Day 3 of the Rás
James Gullen took victory on Tuesday’s third stage to Dingle.
# The Ras
'A lad with a 9-5 job takes a stage win!' Eoin Morton was today's unlikely hero at the Rás
Taco van der Hoorn retains the overall lead as the Rás hits Charleville.
# standing out
Waterford's Ciarán Power steals the show on opening day of Rás
Meanwhile, Taco van der Hoorn is the man wearing the race leader’s yellow jersey after this afternoon’s action.
# An Post Rás
'I went from doing interviews on RTÉ as a pro-cyclist to working a minimum wage job'
As the 2016 An Post Rás gets underway, it’s a particularly significant edition for one of Ireland’s finest riders.
# Rough Ride
The former Irish international rider who this week opened up about his depression
Daniel Stewart has walked away from the sport for now.
# The Ras
"I thought ‘California is gone’ but then the Rás came up" - Eddie Dunbar on Ireland's call
After breaking his collar bone, the Corkman is back in the saddle.
# Ripped
A day in the life of an Irish pro surfer
We spoke to Lahinch-based Ollie O’Flaherty about his training regime.
# Depths of Hell
'Throw me in and I’ll see what I can do': The UCC runner who has become an overnight sensation
Phil Healy’s remarkable run in the 4x400m relay has been viewed over 300,000 times on YouTube.
# Fitness
The app which allows you to do a indoor cycling class wherever you are in the world
If you like to cycle or take cycling classes this app is a must.
# Rugby Sevens
Two Irishmen are behind the unlikely rise of Cayman Islands rugby
Dave Clancy and Dwain McGuiness have guided the team to this weekend’s Hong Kong Rugby Sevens.
# Fitness
Have you heard of the app which helps you fix and maintain your bike?
It might set you back a couple of Euro but it’s well worth checking out.
# the toughest
20 years on - Mike Frank Russell looks back on the most memorable day in his career
Former Kerry forward Mike Frank Russell will always fondly remember 1996.
# Fitness
Where are they now? The Irish Olympic cyclist driving Oakley's billion-dollar business
Declan Lonergan is now working for the international watch company.
# Interview
Where are they now: Limerick's Andrew O'Shaughnessy
The former Limerick hurler talks to The42 about being diagnosed with MS, working abroad with the army and the demands of having a young family.
# gear guide
Cheap and cheerful but is Aldi's running and cycling gear any good?
We take a closer look at the supermarket’s fitness clothing.
# gear guide
We're testing the most popular fitness products in a new gear guide series
And we’re starting by taking a closer look at a pretty handy jacket.
# nutrition
What does the term 'superfood' actually mean?
What’s all the fuss about? We asked a nutrition expert.
# Fitness
An obsession with sport could be dangerous – and hide something else
Top sports psychologist Tadhg MacIntyre says you shouldn’t ‘need’ that run or gym session to cope.
# Unfinished Business
'Sleep, train, recover and diet are pretty much my world' - Bryan Keane on the Olympic fire that burns
The veteran triathlete is aiming for Rio in 2016.
# DREAM DOCKET
Conor Murphy, the Corkman who won a million on a Cheltenham gamble
He put 50 quid on three horses and it paid out big time.
# Bagmen
Inside the ropes: the lonely life of golf’s Tour caddies
We talk to the men under those big bags.
# ACHIEVEMENT
Killarney man Paul Nagle on his hopes of becoming world champ alongside Kris Meeke down the road
The pair have signed a three-year deal with Citreon.
# eat drink and be merry
Want to know the calories of all the food you're definitely going to eat over Christmas?
We’re not saying you shouldn’t but at least if you know you know what you need to do to work it off
# Fitness
10 Christmas present ideas for the health freak in your life
When a selection box just won’t cut it.
# Fitness
5 tips for cycling in winter
Fail to prepare, prepare to fail.
# Fitness
This superb leg workout will have you hobbling to work tomorrow
Leg day today and lacking inspiration? Let us provide you with some inspiration
# On Yer Bike
5 ways to winterise your bike for commuting as the weather turns sour
Follow this advice to help you stay safe over the coming months.
# Solid
Donegal's McGee best of the Irish at PGA Catalunya after a blistering start
The Rosapenna man carded an opening round 64 to leave him at six under par.
# everyday fitness
The 30-minute home exercise circuit which requires just you
You’ve no excuses now.
# nutrition
Why one of the most popular energy drinks can be bad for you
We asked a dietitian about Monster Energy drinks.
# Fitness
5 reasons why men should do yoga
There are so many benefits.
# Bikers
7 of the most annoying things a cycling commuter will face every day
Do you cycle into work? You’ll relate to this so.
# On Yer Bike
The bike light you absolutely must have to stay safe on your commute this winter
Effective and easy to use, we think we’ve found the solution to your safety concerns.
# jump around
An audience with the Sultan to Olympic hell: Rolling back the years with Adrian O'Dwyer
Adrian O’Dwyer was the rising star of Ireland’s 2004 Olympic squad. Then it all went wrong.
# Upturn in fortunes
The Irish college dropout who wound up designing boots for the world's top footballers
For the past year, Cork man Con O’Brien has been working for sports brand PUMA at their German headquarters.
# Fireman Alex
How did Cork fireman Alex O'Shea get on in his latest incredible record attempt?
Alex O’Shea was attempting to run from Malin to Mizen