Team Manx Telecom riders Tim Kennaugh, pictured left, and Chris Whorrall have been selected for British Cycling's Olympic Adademy. The duo will live and train under the guidance of Olympic champion Paul Manning at Manchester Velodrome from November through to January before moving to Italy to race with some of the worlds top amateur riders on some of the toughest mountains Italy has to offer.

Kennaugh and Whorrall  become the sixth and seventh riders to make join the Academy after Mark Cavendish and Christian Varley made the origional induction followed by Jonny Bellis then Peter Kennaugh and Mark Christian one year later.

Kennaugh was picked after some strong performances on the track and road during the season such as a win in the Gorey Three Day in Ireland, second in the Tom Simpson Memorial road race, Silver in the European Team Pursuit and bronze in the European Points race in Belarus, silver in the British Junior Road Championships, silver in the British Individual Pursuit and becoming the first Manx rider to win the Junior Tour of Wales a result that helped him to second overall in the season long Peter Buckley Series.

Whorrall, pictured right, and team mate Jon Mould won Gold in the European Madison and took bronze in the European Points race in Belarus, Whorrall also took second in the Sid Standard road race.

Jonny Bellis    

The GB cycling team has just released this update on Jonny Bellis    , who was injured in a motor scooter accident in Italy lat month.

"Jonny Bellis     was brought out of his medically induced coma late last week but remains heavily medicated. Whilst his condition is still serious, the hospital staff are slowly bringing him off the ventilator and are keeping a close eye on his progress."

More Golden Oldies.

Ever seen Alan Gage in a pram? Then check this out Here 

October 2

Another Golden Oldie

A photo has been sent in by Cheshire reader Derek Quilliam featuring Nick Corkill and Pete Callow racing around the Castletown Kermesse in the early sixties. View here 

October 1

World Road Championships

A large contingent of Manx Supporters travelled to Mendrisio, Switzerland to cheer on Peter Kennaugh and Mark Christian in the U23 World Road Race. Christian worked long and hard to keep the race together to set Kennaugh up to finish an impressive fourth. Photos  

BBC post race interview with Kennaugh here

CA Dinner

The CA Dinner and Prize Presentation takes place on Saturday October 17 at the Mount Murray Country Club.  Black Tie is optional and special room rates are available.  Tickets cost £30 each and include pre-dinner drinks plus live music by The Bombardiers.  You can get your tickets from Steve Shimmin on 475341.

To burn some calories before the dinner why not take part in the James Berry Sportive. Departing from Douglas Fire Station at 9am the route is said to be tough and covers 50 miles with a cafe stop at 40 miles. For those wishing to save some energy for the evening bash there is a shorter ride starting at the Tholt-y-will car park at 10am for a shorter 30 mile ride

Jonny Bellis     Latest 

Jonny had an operation over the weekend which went well but he had been put back in an induced coma following the procedure. It is beleived that Jonny will be taken out of his coma in stages over the coming days.

September 24

Jonny Bellis     Latest

There has been a slight improvment in Jonny's condition after his accident on Saturday. He is due to undergo an operation tomorrow (Friday) at Florence's Careggi Hospital. Anyone wishing to send messages of support to Jonny and his family may do so on a special section on the Manx Cycling forum here

World Road Championships

The World Road Championships take place in Mendrisio, Switzerland this weekend. Mark Cavendish has withdrawn from Sundays professional event still recovering from his chest infection. Jonny Bellis was also due to ride but remains in a serious but stable condition in Florence hospital after a scooter accident on Saturday. This Saturday the U23 race takes place, Team Sky bound Peter Kennaugh will line up with fellow British Academy rider Mark Christian as part of the Great Britain Team 

September 23

Rachael Competes in London - Paris

Team Manx Telecom cyclist Rachael Cottier, daughter of 10 League organiser Jim and one of the best post race caterers Anne, took part in the recent London to Paris cycle ride. As can be seen from the photo Rachael made it all the way to Paris and it is good to see she quickly downed a recovery drink! (No sign of her mum's famous cakes though?)

The Team Manx Telecom jersey's have been spotted all over Europe in recent months. Please feel free to send in any photos you take whilst on cycling holidays wearing Team Manx Telecom kit

Team Manx Telecom Duo in End to End Walk

Team Manx Telecom members Shirley Gage and Dave Taylor finished an impressive 12th in Sunday’s 40mile End to End walk. Both walkers were confident on the back of their fast times set in June’s Parish Walk. A fast start put them well up in the top 15 with an average speed of over 5.4mph. Whilst many of the front runners called it a day at the midway point at Peel, Both of the Posse members kept their heads down and battled up the climb to the Round Table knowing that a fast descent down the Sloc would guarantee them of a top position. The weather played a big part on the day as it drew the crowds out to watch the final climb past Cregneash and fast finish down the Sound. Shirley and Dave finished finished in a time of 7 hours 53 minutes, Dave won his age class as did Shirley, however Shirley was only beaten by Janice Quirk, Parish Walk record holder to take a very well deserved 2^nd Lady. Well done to both of them.

September 22

Jonny's Recovery

Doctors at the specialist Careggi Hospital in Florence will today decide on the next course of action for the treatment of Jonny Bellis. The Saxo Bank professional is in the ITU recovering from bruising to the brain and skull fractures after an accident whilst returning to his home in Quarrata, Italy.

Jonny's father, John told Manx Radio that Jonny has been in a deep, induced coma as doctors concentrate on reducing pressure in his skull, and was described as stable. Jonny is on a ventilator but this is part of his treatment

More of Jonny's family will fly to Italy this week including his uncle and Team Isle of Man coach, Mike Doyle who will travel out on Wednesday or Thursday.

The whole of the cycling community wish Jonny a speedy recovery and our thoughts are with Jonny and his family

Manx Trio Set Personal Bests in UK Time Trials

James Smettem, Neil Bellhouse and Gianni Epifani all achieved big personal bests, when taking part in Time Trial events in the UK over the weekend. Firstly, riding in the Wigan Wheelers 10 on the L1015 course in Cumbria, Gianni broke 21 minutes for the first time recording 20.36mins, James was also sub 21 in a time of 20.55, Neil improved his personal best by 12 seconds riding 21.22mins.

The second event was the Port Talbot Wheelers 25 on the R25/3L course in South Wales, on a fast course James recorded a time of 52.24mins, Gianni’s time was 52.56mins both big personal bests and knocking on the door of Andy Cooks native Manx record of 52.05mins. Neil Bellhouse, also had a very good ride, recording a time of 54.21mins. The event was won by Irish International Dave McCann, who broke Chris Boardman's long standing British record with an astonishing 45.54mins taking three seconds off the old record.   

September 21

Kennaugh Wins Hamer Road Race

With all thoughts with Jonny Bellis and his family after his accident a day earlier (see report below), a somewhat subdued peleton set off on the final race of the 2009 road cycling season, the John Hamer memorial road race. The re-arranged race, postponed from August, took in the tough Dalby climb followed by a couple of laps around the Stugadhoo circuit before finishing on the St Marks to Braaid road.

As expected the peleton remained mostly intact until the assent of Dalby where recent Tour of Wales winner Tim Kennaugh broke clear to solo to the finish over three minutes ahead of second place rider Chris Nicholson and Paul Kneen in third making it a clean sweep for the Team Manx Telecom outfit. Greame Hatcher (MVW) was fourth, Jonathon Cregeen (TMT) fifth and Joe Kelly (MVW) sixth. The B race was won by James Clucas (TMT) with Jake Kelly (RL360) second and Mark Harrison (EV) making a welcome return to road racing in third.

The organisers would like to thank all the marshals, Police and Anne for her catering   Photo left to right: Third placed Paul Kneen, race winner Tim Kennaugh and runner up Chris Nicholson. Results

September 19

Jonny Involved in Crash

Saxo Bank pro Johnny Bellis was involved in a crash on his motor scooter near his training base in Quarratta Italy on Saturday morning. Jonny's condition has stabalised a little over night but remains critical in the CTO hospital in Florence. Jonny's parents and Max Sciandri of the British Cycling Academy are at the hospital. The thoughts and prayers from all of Manx cycling are with Jonny and his family. British Cycling’s Performance Director Dave Brailsford said “All our focus and attention right now is on Johnny and his family and ensuring that they are looked after and given the best possible care at this time.

 September 16

Hamer Road Race This Sunday

The John Hamer road race takes place on Sunday. Starting at Marown School at 9am the event will be on the usuall course from Marown School to Ballacraine, The Hope, St John's, Patrick, Dalby, South Barrule, Shoulder Road, Ballamohda Straight, Phildraw Road, Ballasalla, Black Hill, St Mark's and finish on St Marks to Braaid road for B race (38 miles). The A race will do two laps of Tosaby course (52 miles).Signing on from 08:15 at school.EOL welcome.

September 11

Weekend Catch Up

Tour of Missouri: Cav continued with his sprint dominance by winning the opening two stages of the Tour of Missouri before withdrawing due to a chest infection.

Team Sky Sign Kennaugh: Peter Kennaugh was one of the six riders signed by Team Sky that was announced to the media on Wednesday. One day later a further 10 riders were named by Team Sky. 

Tim Second in National Series

Tim Kennaugh's strong performance in the recent Tour of Wales helped him to finish second overall in the Junior National Series Chris Whorrall was 18th and Chris Nicholson 35th

End to End

Good luck to everyone competing in Sunday's End to End

September 8

Half Century For Cav

Mark Cavendish won his 50th professional race when he took the sprint on the opening stage of the Tour of Missouri on Monday. Despite the pot holes on the circuit Cav came round Saxo Bank's Juan Jose Heado and Tour de France rival Thor Hushovd (Cevelo Test Team) who came third. More 

September 7

Black 14th at National TT

Tom Black (Team Manx Telecom) finished 14th at the National Time Trial Championships on Sunday. Competing in the U23 category clocked 46 minutes 15 seconds around the testing course. The winner was Alex Dowsett (100% ME) Results

Cregeen Competes Off-Island

On Saturday Team Manx Telecom rider Jonathan Cregeen raced at Darley Moor in the Cat 3/4 John Hinksman Memorial Race which was over 22 laps of a 1.5 mile race circuit. Although there were various attempts to breakaway the race stayed together with Jonathan riding comfortably in the group. Jonathan riquired a lap out due to a broken gear cable but rejoined finish in the bunch 

On Sunday he competed in the Beacon RCC promoted road race over 80km for cat 2/3/4’s near Bishampton. The race was part of the West Midland Road Race League. A full field of 80 riders competed over the 4 laps of the course. A two man break got away on the 3^rd lap and although the main group which included Jonathan started to pull them back on the last lap it wasn’t sufficient to prevent then staying away. Jonathan finished in the main group.

September 6

Thomas Mazzone Wins Bikestyle Gary Mazzone Wins Series

Thomas Mazzone grabbed the win by half a bike length from new dad Scott Morgan. Tom Hughes, Jack Wolstencroft and Elliot Moore made up the top 5. Series leader Gary Mazzone secured the overall prize contesting the sprint finishing 6^th on the night.

The night’s top lady finisher Laura Wasley led the ladies series winner Ali Clague across the line finishing strongly in 7^th and 8^th respectively. Mary Mason and Alicia Corlett were close behind. The ladies have ridden brilliantly all year as have all members of the long markers group. They have learnt to work together and maintain a consistent speed which has made it very difficult for the other groups to catch. Well done all. The final table changed considerably after this event with consistent scoring proving to be the secret of success.

Congratulations to all competitors in this year’s series. The standard has risen dramatically over the last few years. Presentation venue and date will be announced shortly. Final Round Result. Series Result

September 2

Tim Kennaugh Wins Junior Tour of Wales

Tim Kennaugh became the first Manx rider to win the prestigious Junior Tour of Wales over the bank holiday weekend. The opening stage for the Team Isle of Man - Microgaming squad was a tough 11km time trial where Kennaugh finished seventh behind winner and current European Time Trial Champion Joe Perrett (Glendene CC). Joe Kelly put in a great ride to finish 21st with Chris Nicholson 29th and Adam Johnson 67th. Chris Whorrall who was competing in Team Manx Telecom colours came home in 54th place.

Video of stage 2,3 & 5 here

Stage two consisted of a tough 50 mile ride through the Welsh mountains with a tough four mile climb to the finish where Kennaugh would make his bid to win the yellow jersey. Joe Kelly was involved in a pile up during the early stages resulting in an arm injury. Before the crash a break had formed including Kennaugh and Whorrall which had built up a two minute lead by 20 miles, this went out to three minutes at the bottom of the climb to the finish. By now the break had been reduced to three strong riders, Kennaugh, Sam Harrison (Wales) and Marcus Christie (Ireland) on the lower slopes Cristie was gaped and further up the road Harrison was loosing contact leaving Kennaugh to ride alone and take the stage win plus the 15 second time bonus to take the yellow jersey as overall leader and the green points jersey. The injured Kelly finished in 31st, Nicholson 35th, Whorrall 72nd and Jonhnson 78th. TIOM were in third place in the team competition

Day two, stage three was on the tough Bryn Bach circuit where heavy rain and wind greeted the riders. Young Joe Kelly made a brave start to the stage but was unable to continue due to the previous day's crash. A three rider break soon formed, but some early pace setting by Chris Nicholson then later by the GC contenders kept their advantage to about one minute where Glendene's Josh Edmundson took the stage. Kennaugh finished in the main bunch, with the rest of the Manx team in another group further back.

The afternoon stage saw yet another downpour plus a strong head wind greeting the peleton up to the finish, where Isle of Man Youth Tour winner Peter Dibben broke clear from a break in the closing stages for the win. Tim Kennaugh held on to his yellow jersey thanks to some hard chasing by team mate Adam Johnson who sacrificed his ride to keep the leading break within sight. Kennaugh finished 36th, Whorrall 39th and Johnson 77th. Nicholson came down with a fever and did not start the stage.

The final stage would end with a five mile climb up the Tumble, this time in thick mist. Josh Edmundson would take his second stage win after he broke clear of team mate Joe Perrett and his other break away companions who escaped in the opening 10 miles of the stage. Kennaugh had everything in control during the stage with some help from allies within the peleton to finish in seventh place to win the 2009 Tour of Wales outright. Johnson made it around the tough 60 mile stage to finish 62nd. Whorrall was unwell and did not start the final stage

Overall Kennaugh came out as winner and finished third in the Points and sixth in the Mountains competition. The plucky Johnson finished 65th. Full results here Larry Hickmott was there for British Cycling, reports and loads of photo's here

Photos: Top, Tim Kennaugh in yellow, middle, Chris Nicholson leads injured Joe Kelly to the finish on stage two, bottom, Adam Johnson in action

September 1

Teare Trophy: Wins for Roche and Wilson

Candi TV-Pinarello rider Andrew Roche and Team Manx Telecom star Floyd Wilson, pictured left, were the winners of the Teare Trophy on Sunday. Roche took the A race from Tom Black (TMT) with Robert Dooley (MVW) in third. Trevor Kirkwood (TMT), Ronan O'Toole (MVW) and Thomas Mazzone (RL360) finished fourth to sixth respectively. Floyd Wilson took the bunch sprint in the B race from George Doyle (RL360) and Jake Kelly (RL360). Results

August 25

Bikestyle Handicap Latest

The final event of the Bikestyle Handicap series was scheduled for this Thursday evening. In view of the travel problems due to the road closure for the MGP It has been decided to postpone the race until Thursday September 3. The light will be fading so all riders please sign on by 6.45 pm (strictly) for a prompt 7.00 pm start. Sign on will close at 6.45 pm prompt with no exceptions.

August 24

British Cycling Commissaire's Course 

The commissaire course is a one day course delivered by British Cycling. Two have being arranged on the Isle of Man, a mtb and a road course, on the weekend of the 24th/25th October. The venue will be the Manx Institute of Sport at the NSC.
 
Saturday will be the mountain biking course and encompass the common commissaire course component of a safeguarding children and communication workshop. Sunday will be a road biking course. People are welcome to do both courses.
 
For those interested in doing the road course then attendance on Saturday's safeguarding children/communication workshop will be required. It is proposed at this stage to run this on the Saturday morning. It is being done this way to save time for the course tutor Rob Jefferies on the Sunday so he can return home in good time.
 
The cost of the course to the participant is nil. However there is a requirement by British Cycling that all course participants become a member. Bronze membership is all that is required at £13.50. This is because all BC officials are CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) checked.
 
Approximately 10 days prior to the course you will be sent pre- course material to complete beforehand and other associated course material.
 
This initial communication is to seek commitment and confirm participants for the courses. If there are others that you know of that may be interested then please pass the information on and get them to contact me if they are interested. Depending on interest there may be a limit on numbers so it will be a first in basis.
 
If you have any questions or wish to confirm your participation in either or both courses would you please contact Stuart Brew by email; stubrew@msn.com

August 22

Cav Wins Stage Two

Juniors on Form at Track Nationals

Pictured left to right: Pursuit silver medalist Tim Kennaugh, Chris Nicholson, a fine fourth in the Scratch Race and Chris Whorrall, a brace of fourth's in the Pursuit and Points Race

Team Manx Telecom riders put in some great performances at the National Junior Track Championships at Newport this week. Tim Kennaugh knocked some eight seconds off his 3km pursuit time to take the silver medal in a a close battle to the line where the Team Manx Telecom rider held the lead until 150 metres from the end for George Atkins to snatch the gold from Kennaugh with a well timed win. Chris Whorrall had a great ride to qualify for the bronze medal ride against Dan McLay. Sadly for Whorrall, McLay went on to take the bronze. Chris Nicholson put in a super ride to finish ninth against Britains top junior pursuiters.

 In the Scratch race Nicholson and Kennaugh both gained a lap on the bunch, Nicholson showed his potential to finish fifth in the final behind winner Jon Mould. Kennaugh finished eighth. 

Chris Whorrall rode strongly in the Points race to finish fourth after a fast race where no laps were taken. Nicholson and George Atkins came closest gaining the all important lap when they held over half a lap before they were reeled in. Kennaugh and Nicholson  finished in the top 10. British Cycling have more here

Cav and Rochie in Tour of Ireland

Mark Cavendish finished in the main pack on the opening stage of the Tour of Ireland, Andrew Roche came home in 102nd place. Stage winner was Rochies Candi TV team mate Russell Downing. The tour is features on ITV4. More

August 13

Sub 21 for James

Team Manx Telecom's James Smettem, pictured left, recorded a very rapid 20.51mins in a 10 TT event in the North of England last weekend. Not only recording a big PB, James was the outright winner of the event. Gianni Epifani (Manx Viking Whs) and Neil Bellhouse (TMT) recorded times of 21.11mins and 21.34mins respectively. Neil improved his 10 TT time by 1.30mins. In 2006, James Smettem rode his first 10, recording a time of 28.45mins, Three years and lots of miles later, James has improved by a massive 8 minutes. James improvement is a good example of what structured training and dedication can achieve, and a bit of talent!

Bikestyle Latest

Nick Preskey won the latest round of the Bikestyle series.  Results. The latest overall table can be viewed here

August 4

Team Prize for Microgaming Squad in Irish Tour

Team Isle of Man-Microgaming won the team prize at the Suir Valley Three Day in Ireland over the Irish bank holiday weekend. Andrew Roche, pictured left, riding in the TIOM senior team finished an impressive third overall after solid rides over the four stages. Riding for the TIOM Juniors, Tim Kennaugh finished up a fine fourth overall, again with consistant riding. Greame Hatcher did some sterling team work to finish 13th, Chris Nicholson was the second junior rider home in 17th overall after a good performance around the slippery streets of Clonmel during the criterium stage. Other finishers included Colum O'Shea in 30th, Tom Black 37th. Joe Kelly, Marty Warren and Thomas Mazzone retired on the final stage. Ireland's David McCann won overall

Stage and final overall here - Report - Photos 

August 3

Team Isle of Man Riders Continue to Show in Ireland 

The penultimate stage of the Suir Valley Three day saw both the senior and Junior Isle of Man - Microgaming teams perform well in wet conditions around the streets of Clonmel. Tim Kennaugh came home in fourth with Chris Nicholson and Andrew Roche, fifth and sixth respectfuly. Overall David McCann leads with Roche in third, Kennaugh fourth and Nicholson 10th.

The race concludes today with a tough 57 mile stage that could see changes to the overall competition

Race report here Photos here Results here

 Cav Carries On As Normal...Winning Races! 

Mark Cavendish continues to win with yet another victory, this time in  the Sparkasse one-day classic in Germany on Sunday. Cav beat former team mate Gerald Ciolek of Milram into second with Andreas Stauff (Kuota) in third. Tour stage winner Heinrich Haussler (Cervelo) finished fourth.

August 2

Latest From Suir Valley 3 Day

Team Isle of Man - Micrgaming rider Tim Kennaugh finished seventh on stage two of the Suir Valley race in Ireland. All the other TIOM riders finished in the main bunch, Overall Andrew Roche is fourth and Kennaugh is now eighth. Racing continues tonight in Clonmel town centre. Race report here Results here Photos here

It's Aint All About Racing!

As can be seen from the picture below, the most important part of a training ride is the cafe stop! Here the keen cyclists enjoy a scone and a cuppa at the Cosy Nook in Port Erin

August 1

Roche Third in Ireland

July 30

Rochies 10

Candi TV rider Andrew Roche was the winner of round 14 of the Bikestyle 10 League. Team Manx Telecom's Chris Nicholson was fastest Junior. Paul Kneen (TMT) won the Veteran class and Thomas Mazzone (RL360) topped the Juveniles. Laura Wasley (MVW) was quickest Lady and Mary Mason (TMT) quickest Lady Veteran. Results

July 29

Top Six for Roche in Premier

Candi TV rider Andrew Roche finished an impressive sixth in the latest round of the Premier Calendar, the East Yorkshire Classic last Sunday. More

Criterium Champs Off

Organisers of the EVCC Criterium Champs have cancelled the event due lack of entries

July 26

Cav Wins On His Own!!

Mark Cavendish won his sixth tour stage at the best possible venue for a sprinter, the Champs-Élysées in Paris. Such was the margin of his win, after yet more excellent work by his Columbia HTC team mates, Cav crossed the line with metres to spare over his rivals that it looked like he had broke clear of the peleton, leadout man, Mark Renshaw was second. Cav has now won 10 stages of the Tour de France after his four wins in 2008

July 24

Cav's High 5 

Mark Cavendish notched up his fifth and most memorable win to date in 'Le Tour' after an unbelievable ride over the final mountain where he hung onto the leading climbers just 16km from the finish of the 178km stage from Bourgoin-Jallieu to Aubenas. Columbia HTC team mate Tony Martin led Cav out from some 1200 metres out to set Cav up for yet another sprint win. British rider Bradley Wiggins finished with the leaders and holds onto fourth place overall. Photo AFP

Bikestyle Latest

Gary Mazzone (MVW) won the latest round of the Bikestyle series. Photos

July 23

Another 10 For Rochie

Candi TV rider Andrew Roche won another round of the Bikestyle sponsored 10 mile time trial league on Wednesday evening. Fastest Junior was Team Manx Telecom rider Chris Nicholson with top veteran being Paul Kneen (TMT) Thomas Mazzone (RL360) was fastest juvenile and Laura Wasley (MVW) was fastest lady with Mary Mason (TMT) taking the veteran lady prize. Results

John Hamer Road Race 

Due to the unavailability of enough club officials to run the John Hamer it has been decided to postpone the event. The club hope to reschedule the race for Sunday September 20.

July 22

TLI Champion Vest For Mary and Trev 

Team Manx Telecom riders Mary Mason and Trevor Kirkwood won their respective categories in the recent TLI Road Championships at Llandyrnog, Wales Sunday last. A large contingent consisting of riders from most of the Manx cycling clubs competed in their age related championships held over various distances. MVW riders Laura Wasley and Greame Hatcher also won in their age groups. Full results are not yet available but a champions photograph can be viewed on the TLI website

July 20

Young Juniors Gain Experience in Ireland

Team Isle of Man-Microgaming riders Joe Kelly, Chris Nicholson, Adam Johnson and Jonathan Cregeen gained some great experience at the Junior Tour of Ireland. Competing against the top Irish juniors, regional teams from Britain plus South African and Dutch national teams, the Manx quarted put in some great performances. Overall  Kelly rode beyond his years to finish 11th overall, Nicholson finished 31st, Johnson was 50th and Cregeen 54th. Results

July 19

Excellent Week for Team Manx Telecom Riders at Euros

There were some excellent performances by Team Manx Telecom riders at the European Track Championships that were held on the impressive new Minsk Veledrome in Belarus. All the team riders who were competing for Great Britain came away with two medals each. Mark Christian who was cmpeting in the U23 category came home with a silver (Team Pursuit) and bronze medal (Points Race) . Junior rider Chris Whorrall won gold (Madison) and bronze (Scratch Race) and junior rider Tim Kennaugh took silver (Team Pursuit) and bronze (Points Race)

Gold For Whorrall in Junior Madison

Chris Whorrall and team mate Jon Mould won gold in the Junior Madison today after they were the only team to gain a lap on their rivals, not to be out done the other GB team in the event came home with a bronze. Mark Christian and Luke Rowe won the same event one year ago. More

Bronze For Christian in U23 Points Race

Mark Christian took the bronze medal in the U23 Points race in Belarus today, hid GB team mate Luke Rowe finished seventh

Kneen Wins Rob Rohrer 25

Team Manx Telecom rider Paul Kneen won Ellan Vannin CC  Rob Rohrer 25 today. George Doyle (RL360) was the leading juvenile and Ali Clague from the promoting club won the ladie's competition. Results

Whorrall Gets Bronze in Scratch

Chris Whorrall took the bronze medal in the European Scratch race yesterday after eight riders gained a lap. Reports here

Team Isle of Man-Microgaming Best Team on Stage Five

The Microgaming sponsored Isle of Man team won the team prize on stage five of the Junior Tour of Ireland after strong finishes on the tough stage. Joe Kelly continued to impress with a fine seventh on the stage to retain his 11th place overall. Chris Nicholson came home in 12th spot with Adam Johnson 18th and Jonathon Cregeen 34th. Results Race reports and pictures here

July 17

Silver For Mark in Team Pursuit and Bronze For Tim in Points Race

Mark Christian teamed up with Great Britain team mates Luke Rowe, Andy Fenn and Eric Rowsell to qualify fastest in the U23 Team Pursuit. However, new kids on the block Russia beat the British quartet in the final. Results and photo's here GB rider Tim Kennaugh finished in third place in the European Junior Points race in Belarus tonight. It was a tight event with the first three riders finishing on the same points. Results and photo's here

Photo: GB U23 Team Pursuit team with their silver medals and Tim kennaugh with his bronze medal after the Points race

Joe Kelly Continues to Impress

Joe Kelly's good form continued on stage four of the Junior Tour of Ireland today. The Team Isle of Man-Microgaming rider came home in 25th place to hold onto 11th overall. Results

July 16

Cav See's Green

Mark Cavendish won the bunch sprint to finish eighth on today's stage in Le Tour to consolidate his lead in the green jersey points competition. Cav also won an intermediate sprint during the stage to gain more points over his main rival for the green jersey Thor Hushovd. Cav also indicated in a post stage interview that he did indeed intend to go for the green jersey photo:Serotti

“We discussed it this morning, about the possibility of green now,” he revealed to Cycling Weekly.

“OK I'm eating my words because I said I wasn't targeting but I've changed my mind. We went for the intermediate sprint and tried to get some points at the end.”

Silver For GB Team Pursuit

Tim Kennaugh, pictured far right on podium, took a silver medal in the European Junior Team Pursuit Championships in Minsk, Belarus last night. The British quartet of Kennaugh, George Atkins, Sam Harrison and Jon Mould were up against Russia, the pre race favorites in the final. The GB team put up a brave fight but were no match for the strong Russian team who put five seconds into the British team. The Euro championships conclude on Sunday

Junior Tour Latest (updated)

Nico Fifth on Stage Three

Team Isle of Man - Microgaming rider Chris Nicholson got himself in an early move to finish an impressive fifth  on the third stage of the Junior Tour of Ireland. Joe Kelly came home in 11th spot. Jonathan Cregeen was 28th with Adam Johnson 35th. Overall icholson moves up to seventh just 37 seconds behind leader Charles Prendergast of the Stenna Ireland team. Kelly is in a good 11th place with Cregeen and Johnson 55th and 56th respectfully. Results

Yesterday Joe Kelly and Chris Nicholson finished in the main bunch on stage two. Overall Kelly was in 10th place and Nicholson 23rd. Adam Johnson and Jonathan Cregeen lost time with mechanical problems and were 56th and 58th. More

Bikestyle 10

Andrew Roche was once again the top performer in the latest round of the Bikestyle 10 Series. Results

July 15

Cav Back in Green

Mark Cavendish won his fourth stage of the Tour today and also regained his green points jersey as rival Thor Hushovd faded to fifth at the line. The big Norweigan tried to get the jump on Cav as they opened up for the sprint but the Columbia-HTC sprinter squeezed through a gap to take the win

Manx Trio At European Track Champs

Mark Christian, Tim Kennaugh and Chris Whorrall compete for Great Britain in the European Track Championships in Minsk, Belarus today. Kennaugh and Whorrall were in action today in the Junior Team Pursuit where they qualified second fastest behind a super fast Russian quartet. GB will ride off for gold in the final which takes place early this evening. Christian rides the U23 Team Pursuit tomorrow. Manx riders Mark Cavendish,Jonny Bellis, Peter Kennaugh and Mark Christian have struck gold in previous editions of the Euro Champs

Junior Tour of Ireland

Joe Kelly is the leading Team Isle of Man - Microgaming rider after the opening stage of the Junior Tour of Ireland. Kelly finished a god eighth in the opening pologue time trial behind winner Dominic Schills (Lotto Olympia Interbike) More from Irish Cycling

July 14 

Cav's Bastille Win

Mark Cavendish spoilt any chances of a French rider winning on their Bastille day today. Cav once again proved he was top dog with another emphatic sprint to notch up his hat-rick for this years Tour

July 13

Roche Wins Fred Kelly

Nobody could match Andrew Roche on Sunday as the Candi TV pro stormed up Tholt-y-will to win the Fred Kelly, the only road race on the Island with a hill top finish. Second place went to Greame Hatcher (Manx Viking Whs) with Chris Nicholson (Team Manx Telecom) third. The support race was won by Jake Kelly (RL360) who broke clear on the upper slopes of the climb. Peter Kennaugh Snr (TMT) was second and Alex Haddock (RL360) third. Results 

IOM Road Series positions after the Fred Kelly here

July 9

The latest round of the Bikestyle sponsored 10 League took place in dry but windy conditions with Candi TV pro Andrew Roche, pictured left  taking the win. Results here

July 7

Fred Kelly Road Race on Sunday

The Fred Kelly  road race takes place this Sunday (July 12) Signing on will be from 8.15 at the Bungalow for a 9am start. The A race will cover six laps (58 miles) and the B race four laps (44 miles) The course is as follows:

Start at The Bungalow and proceed neutralized down Tholt-y-Will through Sulby X Roads (M+P) to Sandygate X Roads (M+P). The race will turn right along the A13 and proceed to Summerhill (M) where it will take a left turn onto the B4 and proceed to Jurby East. At Beehive (M) turn left onto the B3 and proceed to Old Jurby Garage (M) where the course takes another left onto the A10 Coast Road and proceeds to The Cronk (M) where the course turns left and rejoins the A13 and proceeds back to Sandygate X Roads. After 6 (4) laps the course retraces itself back to the finish at the Bungalow.

July 6

Same Again Cav

Mark Cavendish won his sixth Tour de France stage win today, this time crossing the line pointing to the HTC phone company logo on his green jersey that now co sponsors the Columbia team. Tatics played a big part during the final selection of the race when a group containing most of the Columbia team broke clear, the good news for Cav was that some of his rivals were missing and would miss out on important points in the green jersey competition.

July 5

Stage Win for Cav

Mark Cavendish's domination of sprinting continued today with one of his most emphatic wins to date.fter another brilliant lead out by his Columbia HTC team mates Cav blitzed his rivals by some four bike lengths at the line to beat American Garmin-Slipstream rider Tyler Farrar into second with Frenchman Romain Feillu (Agritubel) in third. Cav also pulls on the green jersey as leader of the Points copetition. More

Puncture and Crash ruins Kennaugh's Euro Champs

Peter Kennaugh failed to finish after being involved in a crash whereby he remounted and rejoined the race only to puncture on part of the course where there was no service

Black Finishes Sixth in Ras

Team Manx Telecom rider Tom Black finished an impressive sixth overall in the five day Ras de Cymru stage race. Tom led the race for two days before dropping down to fifth on the penultimate day. Today's stage finished with a log climb where he finished ninth on the stage to finish up sixth overall. More later 

July 4

Euro Road Champs

Tim Kennaugh failed to finish in the European Junior Road Championships in Belgium today. Top finisher was new national road champion George Atkins in 31st place. Later in the day there was joy for Katie Colclough as she picked up a Silver medal after an excellent ride in the U23 Womens race. More here

Le Tour

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Ras de Cymru Latest

Team Manx Telecom rider dropped to fifth overall after stage fve of the Ras de Cymru today, Sunday sees the final stage of the tough Welsh event results after stage five here

Team Telecom Clothing

Members waiting for items of team clothing please note the kit should be here in about three weeks. There is some Team Manx Telecom clothing available in stock at the special introductory price. click here for availability  

July 3

Tom Leads Ras de Cymru (updated: Stage 4 results here) photos

Team Isle of Man - Microgaming rider Tom Black is leading the Ras de Cymru stage race in Wales. After finishing fourth in the opening time trial the Team Manx Telecom member got into the break on stage two, a 52 mile hilly road stage. Later in the day the Manx team finished second in the 14 mile team time trial to give Black a 25 second lead. Today the team tackle a 50 mile road stage followed by a tough 65 miler on Saturday, the event concludes on Sunday with another rolling stage covering 46 miles that ends with a tough climb. Results later  

July 2

Bikestyle 10

Pinarello pro Andrew Roche won the latest round of the Bikestyle sponsored 10 League. Team Manx Telecom's Peter Gage was the fastest veteran, Joe Kelly (MVW) won the Juniors, Juvenile's Thomas Mazzone (RL360), Laura Wasley (MVW) won the Ladies and Mary Mason (TMT) Lady Vet. Results here

Microgaming Squad Ride Ras de Cymru 

The Team Isle of Man - Microgaming squad are currently competing the the Ras de Cymru a stage race based on the roads around Abergavenny that were used for the recent Naional Championships. Tom Black got off to a good start by finishing fourth in the opening time trial. Colum O'Shea rode well for eighth place. See how the rest of the finished here Web here

Brothers Team Up at Road Euros

Peter and Tim Kennaugh compete at the European Road Championships in Belgium this week. Although down to ride the U23 time trial Peter Kennaugh will only compete in the road race on Sunday before returning home for a well deserved rest. Timmy competes in the Junior road race on Saturday. Joe Perrett proved he has recoverd from his bronze medal ride at the Nationals on Saturday by getting GB off to a flying start with gold in the Junior Time Trial. Web here

June 30

Gold, Silver and Bronze for Manx at Star Studded Nationals

  Bronze for Kennaugh, Campion House and Silver for Lloyd

Manx riders performed well at the British National Road Championships at Abergavenny, Wales over the weekend. Rising star Peter Kennaugh retained his U23 title with gold and took bronze in the Elite race while younger brother Tim won silver in the Junior event.

On Saturday Junior riders Tim Kennaugh, Chris Nicholson and Chris Whorrall competed in the 68 mile junior championship. Kennaugh took the silver medal after being caught in the final run in by GB team mate George Atkins who won gold with a well timed sprint. Joe Perrett was third.  Nicholson came home in the main bunch in 27th place with Whorrall finishing up with 38th spot.

Photo: Silver Tim Kennaugh, Champ George Atkins, Bronze Joe Perrett

Later in the day Olympic and World champion Nicole Cook lifted her 10th National title in the Women's race. Junior championship report, pictures and rider reports from British Cycling here

Sunday's elite race brought in large crowds with Tour de France stars such as Mark Cavendish, Bradley Wiggins, Chris Froome, Geriant Thomas and David Millar competing. After the assent of the famous Tumble mountain a select group formed containing many of the key riders, Wiggins and Froome who broke clear on the climb had a 40 second lead over a chasing group of 12 riders, including Cavendish and Kennaugh. 

As they entered the six kilometre finishing circuit in Abergavenny that had to be covered 10 times in front of thousands of fans, a split occurred containing the final selection of Kennaugh, Froome, Kristian House, Ian Stannard and Daniel Lloyd. Stannard soon cramped and was dropped leaving Froom, who kept attacking off the front only to be recaptured by the chasing trio. Froome again went once more and it was Kennaugh who went for a long one to chase Froome down and go for the win only for House and Lloyd to pass him with just 60 metres remaining after the Manxman's leg seized up at the final down hill run to the line. Froome finished fourth, Roger Hammond and Cav came over the line together in fifth and sixth. Mark Christian was in the mix throughout the day helping set Kennaugh up for the U23 win, finished an impressive 16th and sixth in the U23 championship. Saxo ank rider Jonny Bellis was still unwell from a bug he picked up at the recent Ster Elektrotoer in Holland, the Manxman retired just after half distance. Photo above: Mark Cavendish     on the finishing circuit, U23 champ Peter Kennaugh plus Welshman Luke Rowe and Manxie Mark Christian on the Tumble

" If I didn't go after Froom at the end he would have won, I wasn’t racing for third or second out there – I wanted the win" said a disappointed Kennaugh afterwards. A delighted and somewhat surprised House speaking to Hugh Porter on the podium said "On the finish, I took the risk of waiting until Pete went because I knew he was the fastest guy there. I think he went from so far out, I think he died at the end and I came off his wheel really late. I thought for a second he was going to close the door on me but he didn't do, so good on him for that." Elite report, pictures and rider comments from British Cycling here

June 25

Strong Manx Presence at National Road Race

The strongest field ever will line up for Sunday's National Road Race Championships in Abergavenny, Wales this weekend and seven of them will be Manx! 191 riders will race for the red and blue hoops on a white jersey that the winner will be entitled to wear for one year. It would be great to see Mark Cavendish wearing the champion jersey in the forthcoming Tour de France (until he pulls on the green jersey that is) but there will be tough competition from other seasoned pro's such as Bradley Wiggins and David Millar, who both ride for Garmin Slipstream. Teams may well have a big say on who wins the title, some rides will have no team mates whereas Cevelo have four riders and 100% Me boast nine riders. Other local riders in the Elite event on Sunday include Jonny Bellis, Peter Kennaugh,  and Mark Christian. Tim Kennaugh will be one of the riders to watch in the Junior championship that precedes the Women's race on Saturday, Chris Whorrall will also be in contention and Chris Nicholson riding his first National Junior road race will be out to impress. Cycling Weekly have produced their own preview here

Bikestyle 10 Results

The results from the latest round of the Bikestyle 10 League have been witheld pending further investigation following drafting complaints.  

June 24

Another Golden Oldie Added

Thank you to the reader who send in a slim looking photo of our Director of Racing taken in his prime on his favorite stomping ground around the streets of Peel. Check it out on the Photo Gallery

Laurent Fignon Photo

Talking of old photographs, cycling reporter richard Allen is looking for a photo of two time Tour de France winner Laurent Fignon competing in the Isle of Man as an 18 year old whilst on national service with the French army. In Fignon's new book  "We were young and carefree" he speaks fondly of his exploits on the Island. If anyone can help please contact Richard Allen

June 22

Marshal List Update

There have been some updates to the Bikestyle 10 League marshaling list. Please check it out here 

June 21

Kennaugh Third in GiroBio

Despit yet another puncture 15km from the finish, Peter Kennaugh came home in an impressive third overall in the 10 day GiroBio in Italy. Kennaugh who turned 20 during the event finished 14 seconds behind winner Cayetano Sarmiento (Colombia) and 11 seconds down on Italian rider Caddeo Manuele. Kennaugh also finished second in the U23 category, second in the foreign rider competition, fourth in the points and mountains competitions. More Cycling Weekly report from the team car here Photo: Riccardo Scanferla

Tim Second in Tom Simpson

Tim Kennaugh's, pictured on the left: photo Larry Hickmott, great form continued with a fine second place in the Tom Simpson Memorial road race in Yorshire today. The Team Manx Telecom rider who  recently won the IOM road championship was in the action most of the day. By mid distance a 10 man break formed containing most of the key riders, this move stayed away  with Josh Edmundson and Kennaugh breaking clear with the Glendene rider Edmundson just getting the better of Kennaugh in the sprint at the line. More

Shirley and Dave Finish Parish

Shirly Gage and Dave Taylor had an impressive walk to finish 21st and 22nd respectfuly in the 85 mile Parish Walk. The Team Manx Telecom duo wereraising funds for the IOM Special Olympics and the National Autistic Society IOM Branch. Pictures and results from the Parish Walk can be found here

June 20

Kennaugh Holds On

Peter Kennaugh finished in the front group on the penultimate stage of the GiroBio in Italy today. Kennaugh remains in second place overall just 11 seconds behind Italian Manuele Caddeo and holds onto the U23 rider competition. The race concludes on Sunday with another tough 156km stage from Cavriglia to Giaole in Chianti that includes 40 km of gravel tracks as used in the Eroica

Follow Shirley and Dave in Parish Walk

Team Manx Telecom members Shirley Gage and Dave Taylor have started the Parish Walk. Both have had previous finishes but feel they can improve their times this year, they aim to finish the Parishes in around 18 hours. The duo are looking for a little sponsorship for the event which will go to both the IOM Special Olympics and the National Autistic Society IOM Branch, if you would like to assist them in their challenge please let them know ASAP either at next weeks cycling events or alternatively email Dave . You can follow thier progress via the Manx Telecom transponders that are being used to track all the competitors during the 85 mile event. Click here

Manxies Abroard

Having already won two stages, Mark Cavendish continues his Tour de France build up with the Tour of Switzerland which concludes with a time trial in Bern on Sunday. Meanwhile Jonny Bellis who has had some impressive rides of late is competing in the Ster Elektrotoer in Holland which also concludes on Sunday with a 179km ride from Beek to Helmond. Cycling News has coverage of both events here

Juniors Ride the Tom Simpson

Team Manx Telecom junior  Tim Kennaugh, Chris Whorrall and Chris Nicholson pull on their Team Isle of Man - Microgaming vests this Sunday for the Tom Simpson Memorial, a counting round in the National Junior Series.  The trio will use the event to fine tune their preparation for next weeks National Championship in Wales. The Tom Simpson has proved to be a good huting ground for Manx riders in the past with Peter Kennaugh winning in 2007 and Chris Whorrall taking the win in 2008

June 19

Kennaugh Continues to Impress in Italy

After loosing time due to two punctures on stage five of the GiroBio Great Britain rider Peter Kennaugh, pictured left after finishing today's stage, made up time on stage seven today, Kennaugh came home in an impressive sixth place behind Russian rider Egor Silin to move him back into second overall just 11 seconds behind new leader Manuele Caddeo of the Hopplà Seano Bellissima team. The Team Manx Telecom member did lose his Mountains jersey but gained the U23 jersey. Mark Christian came home in 122nd place and is currently 132nd overall with two days remaining. Results Photo: Riccardo Scanferla

June 18

Cav Wins Again

Mark Cavendish's pre Tour de France form looks spot on after he won the sixth stage of the Tour of Switzerland today.  "It was easy to win here today,"  Cav told Cycling News. "Hincapie brought me good into position and I moved around Hushovd." More -  Video

Kennaugh Holds On

Both Peter Kennaugh and Mark Christian finished in the main bunch on today's flat stage of the Baby Giro. Kennaugh holds on to fifth place overall and retains the KOM jersey. Tomorrow sees another foray into the mountains. Results and photos here

June 17

Road Champs Photos

One hundred photos taken at the road championships are now on line. Click here

Rochie Wins Bikestyle 10

Pinerello Candi rider Andrew Roche was the quickest rider at round eight of the Bikestyle 10 mile time trial series on the Jurby course on Wednesday evening. Team Manx Telecom's Chris Nicholson was the quickest Junior, Neil Bellhouse (TMT) topped the Veteran category, Thomas Mazzone (RL360) Juveniles, Laura Wasley (Manx Viking Whs) who set a lifetime best won the Ladies and Mary Mason (TMT) was the Lady Veteran winner. Results The latest marshal rota can be found here

June 16

Kennaugh Deflated After Two Punctures

Great Britain's Peter Kennaugh suffered two punctures on stage five of the Baby Giro in Italy on Tuesday. His first flat happened early on in the 146km stage from Paderno to Feltre, after a long chase he managed to regain the front group only to have a second puncture on the final climb where he lost three minutes on the winner. Kennaugh is now in fifth place 1 minute 30 seconds behind the leader Cesare Benedetti of Italy

Up Coming Events

Manx Viking Wheelers promote two events next week, the Penrice 25 Mile Time Trial Championships and a Handicap Road Race.  Both events are being held over the Bride course.

The time trial will be taking place on Thursday, June 25 and will be on the same course as the Melrose 25 Mile Time Trial.  The start will be on the Burma Road.  Two and a half laps of the Bride course will need to be completed with the finishing line being just past the Grand Island Hotel. Sign on will be at 6pm at Ayre United FC with the first rider off at 7pm. 

The Handicap Road Race will be starting at 9am on Sunday, June 28 with sign on at Ayre United FC from 8.15am.  The distance for this event will be 38 miles which is 4 laps of the Bride Circuit.

Entries on TLI entry forms to both events should be sent to Brian Johnson as soon as possible: Cintra, Alexandra Drive, Douglas, IM2 3QX, mobile 495684.  Refreshments will be available to competitors and marshals after both events.

June 15

40th Win for Cav!

Mark Cavendish notched up his 40th professional win in today's third stage of the Tour of Switzerland. Cav had no problem coming round Oscar Freire (Rabobank) and Thor Hushovd (Cervélo TestTeam) in the sprint after another perfectly timed leadout by George Hincape and the rest of the Columbia train. Swiss rider Fabian Cancellara (Saxo Bank) finished 10th on the stage and maintains his overall lead.

Results, photos and information can be found on the Tour de Suisse website

Kennaugh Gains Time in Baby Giro

Peter Kennaugh is just two seconds behind the race leader in the Baby Giro after today's time trial stage. Kennaugh finished 14th in the 16.5km test against the clock to claw back 33 seconds over race leader Cesare Benedetti of Italy. Kennaugh remains leader of the Mountains, Points and Overseas Rider competitions. Tuesday's stage takes in the Dolomite mountains and has a hill top finish. Results and photos here 

June 14

Peter Wins Baby Giro Stage

There was double celebration for the Kennaugh brothers today when 17 year old Tim won Isle of Man Road Championships today. Not to be outdone his elder brother Peter, pictured left in Mountains jersey, who turns 20 tomorrow had an early birthday present when he won the mountainous third stage of the Baby Giro to move up to second overall. Kennaugh was part of a seven man break that sprinted for the line after a tough 166km in the Italian mountains near Lake Garda. The 10 second bonus that came with the win moved Kennaugh up to second place overall with a chance to make further inroads in tomorrow's 25km time trial. The GB rider also consolidated his lead in the Mountains jersey, leads the Points competition and leads the competition for non Italian riders in the 10 day tour for under 27 age competitors. Mark Christian is also competing and has been doing a sterling job for his team leader, Christian came home in 120th place. Baby Giro results

Tim Wins Road Championship

Tim Kennaugh, pictured left, became one of the youngest winners of the Isle of Man Road Championship with an emphatic win in the 73 mile event promoted by the Ellan Vannin CC and sponsored by Capital International. Team Manx Telecom riders Tom Black and Chris Nicholson made the first move of the race gaining a maximum of 30 seconds before they were reeled in, next to go was Greame Hatcher (Manx Viking Whs) who stayed clear for half a lap before he too was brought back to the peleton. It was an attack by Andrew Roche (Pinarello Candi TV) that would be the springboard for Kennaugh's race winning move on the third lap. Kennaugh later said he initally missed the move by Roche and others but managed to chase across where he countered the riders and gained the all important gap. By mid distance of the eight lap race the Manx Telecom rider had gained a lead of 2 minutes 40 seconds and lap on lap his lead would grow. Last time up Bride Hill Kennaugh had a lead of four minutes over Roche who had by now dropped Hatcher, Black, Nicholson and Chris Whorrall (TMT) with the main bunch a further minute back. On the final run in to Ramsey, Kennaugh's hard six hour winter training rides with Cavendish, Bellis and his older brother would pay dividends as he extended his lead to over five minutes at the chequered flag with Roche finishing second and becoming the Senior champion with Whorrall leading the break home for third a further three minutes behind Roche.

The Veteran race was won in fine style by Neil Bellhouse making it a Team Manx Telecom double, just ahead of his break away partner Andy Bell (EVCC) Peter Gage (TMT) who was third. Thomas Mazzone won the Youth championship and Laura Wasley was the Lady champion. Tim Kennaugh also picked up the Junior championship and picked up the impressive Nick Corkill Memorial award. Thanks go out to all the marshals, helpers, sponsors, Ramsey Rugby Club and catering staff. Photo left, the main prize winners

Road Race Championship Results 

June 13

Manxie's Abroad.

Columbia's Mark Cavendish continues his Tour de France preparation when he starts the nine day Tour de Suisse today. The Swiss tour opens with a 7.8km prologue time trial. Meanwhile Peter Kennaugh, pictured left in mountains jersey, and Mark Christian are currently competing in their toughest stage race of their young careers so far as they race in the 10 day Giro Bio, known as the 'Baby Giro' the bi-annual race is for riders under the age of 27. There was a split involving 40 riders that led by the peleton by some six minutes at the line, leaving behind some of the pre race favorites. Kennaugh finished eighth at the finish and leads the Mountains competition. Results from Cyclng News here

Road Race Championships

The Isle of Man road race championships take place tomorrow (Sunday) on the testing Bride circuit that was recently used for the Youth Tour. Pinarello rider Andrew Roche will be the race favorite, now he is over his fractured collar bone, other rider to watch include junior GB riders Tim Kennaugh and Chris Whorrall (Team Manx Telecom) and Greame Hatcher (Manx Viking Whs). Mark Cavendish won the 2008 edition. Race HQ is the Ramsey Rugby Club on Mooragh Promenade, Ramsey

June 10

Team Manx Telecom Duo Ready for Parishes

Team Manx Telecom cyclists, Shirley Gage and Dave Taylor have finished their preparations and training for this year’s Clerical & Medical Parish walk. They have walked nearly 800 miles around the Islands roads since February this year and are looking forward to competing on behalf of  Team Manx Telecom the new sponsors of their cycling team, the Manx Road Club, where they and will be testing their new team kit for the 85 mile trek in 10 days time. photo Tim Moolman

Both Shirley and Dave have had previous finishes but feel they can improve their times this time round, they aim to finish the Parishes in around 18 hours. 

The duo are looking for a little sponsorship for the event which will go to both the IOM Special Olympics and the National Autistic Society IOM Branch, if you would like to assist them in their challenge please let them know ASAP either at next weeks cycling events or alternatively email Dave on davetaylor@manx.net

June 9

Large Manx Contingent for National Road Race

There will be a Manx invasion in Abergevenny, Wales over Saturday and Sunday June 27 - 28 at the British National Road Championships. Sunday will see Mark Cavenish, Jonny Bellis, Peter Kennaugh and Mark Christian line up for the Elite championship that also incorporates the U23 title. One day earlier Tim Kennaugh, Chris Whorrall and Chris Nicholson compete in the Junior championship, there may be more Manx juniors in the field as final entries are yet to be published. Event website

Entries Close Wednesday

One of the Isle of Man's premier road events takes place on Sunday, The north of the Island will be the venue for the 2009 Isle of Man road race championships held over eight laps of the testing Bride circuit. Please note entries close tomorrow (Wednesday) Please post entries to Richard Fletcher. Thie Noa, Grove Mount, Ramsey, Isle of Man.  IM8 3HE. or  Ian Brand. 19, Close Quane, Peel, Isle of Man.  IM5 1PZ. (Entries on standard TLI entry form Seniors £8.50, Ladies £8.50, Juniors £5.50, Juveniles £3.50) There will be no entries on the line. Photos from 2008 here

June 3

Road Race Championship 

The Isle of Man Road Race Championships take place on Sunday June 14  starting at 9am. Please submit entries to Ian Brand or Richard Fletcher no later than Wednesday June 10. Please note there will be No entries on the line

Entries on standard TLI entry form Seniors £8.50, Ladies £8.50, Juniors £5.50, Juveniles £3.50

May 31

Giro Pesche Netterine / Bayern Rundfahrt

Peter Kennaugh finished 24th and Mark Christian 28th in the final stage of the Giro Pesche Netterine in Italy. Overall Kennaugh finished 13th and Christian 36th after five tough days of racing. Full results here Jonny Bellis finished 22nd on the final stage of the Bayern Rundfahrt and 60th overall. More from Cycling News here

Second for Nico in Regional Championship

Team Manx Telecom rider Chris Nicholson finished an impressive second in the North West Regional Championships today. Riding in the Junior category Nico was in most of the action but was unable to hold of John Knox in the sprint for the line. Tom Black (TMT) finished 26th in the senior event with Colum O'Shea (MVW) 32nd. photo: Mike Quayle. Results and photos here

May 30

Manxies Abroard Updated

Peter Kennaugh finished 16th on today's stage of the Giro Pesche Netterine in Italy to consolidate his fourth position overall. Fellow Manx rider Mark Christian was 79th, 82nd overall. More. Meanwhile, Saxo Bank pro Jonny Bellis came home in 53rd place in the time trial stage of the Bayern Rundfahrt and is 60th overall. More from Cycling News

Manxies Abroard

Manx riders Jonny Bellis, Peter Kennaugh and Mark Christian continue to perform well on the Continent. Bellis was in the mix on stage three of the International Bayern Rundfahrt in Germany whereas Kennaugh is in fourth place overall in the Giro Pesche Netterine in Italy. Christian is in 62nd place with two stages remaining. More from Cyclonews.it

Golden Oldies

Gianni sent in post a race shot of the St Lukes classic, click here

May 29

Hatcher By One Second

Greame Hatcher (Manx Viking Whs) won the 15 mile time trial championships on the Stugadhoo circuit on Thursday evening. Team Manx Telecom rider Tom Black finished just one second behind for second place. Gianni Epifani (MVW) was third. Results  

Black's Ten

Tom Black (Team Manx Telecom) won round seven of the Bikestyle 10 League. Fastest veteran was the on form Paul Kneen (TMT) and top junior was Colum O'Shea (MVW) Thomas Mazzone (RL360) was the quickest juvenile, Ali Clague (EVCC) fastest lady and Mary Mason (TMT) the top lady veteran. Results

May 28

Kennaugh Third in Netterine

Great Britain rider Peter Kennaugh is currently in third place overall after two stages of the five day Giro Pesche Nettarine in Italy. Kennaugh got off to a good start by finishing third in the opening 15km time trial on Wednesday behind U23 World Champion, Malori Adriano. Today's stage featured some tough climbs where Kennaugh came home in fifth place to consolidate his third place overall in the general classification. Mark Christian is also competing and is settling in well in his first year in Italy and is currently in 59th place overall. Results and photos here

15 Mile Time Trial Champs

Manx Viking Wheeler Greame Hatcher got the better of Team Manx Telecom rider Tom Black by a solitary second in tonight's 15 mile time trial championships held over two and a half laps of the testing Stuggadhoo course.  15 and 10 results will be published on Friday afternoon

May 27

Bellis Seventh in Germany

Saxo Bank rider Jonny Bellis     finished an impressive seventh on the opening 196km stage of the International Bayern Rundfahrt in Germany. The stage was won by Columbia Highroad rider André Greipel. Bellis leads the young rider competition. Cycling News has more

Team Isle of Man - Microgaming

The Team Isle of Man - Microgaming website has been launched. The Isle of Man national cycling team is sponsored by Microgaming, the largest online gaming software provider in the world. The team is also backed by Dolan Bikes, High5 energy products and Elite Vehicles who provide the team car. http://www.teamisleofman.co.uk/ 

May 26

Photo Shoot Tonight

The Team Manx Telecom photo shoot takes place at the TT Grandstand tonight. Would all members who have the new team clothing please be at the pit lane (in cycling kit) at 6.55pm 

May 25

Mountain Time Trial Pictures

Camerman Mike Quayle has added some photos of Sunday's Mountain Time Trial. Click here 

May 24

Hatcher Wins Colin Nelson Mountain Time Trial

Greame Hatcher (MVW) photo Mike Quayle, was the winner of today's Colin Nelson Mountain Time Trial held over one lap of the famous TT course. An amazing 72 riders lined up for the timekeeper in glorious sunshine. Hatcher clocked an impressive 1 hour 34 minutes 48 seconds almost three minutes ahead of second placed Tom Black (Team Manx Telecom) third place went to last year's winner Gianni Epifani (MVW) with 1.40.07. Leading lady was Laura Wasley who failed to dip under the two hours by a mere second!. First junior was  the ever improving Joe Kelly who clocked a very good 1.43.31, the juvenile prize went to Jamie Dudley (Royal London 360) with a 2.20.02. The ever competitive veterans were out in force and the winner on time was visiting rider Andrew Askwith (Bridlington CC) with 1.54.14, the veteran on standard was won by Alex Coward (Ellan Vannin CC) in 2.41.35 and the lady veteran winner was Mary Mason (Team Manx Telecom)

Team Manx Telecom, the organising club would like to thank all the marshals, the police, Jim and Ann Cottier, the catering staff plus of course, Brian and Beryl Nelson for their help in running such a successful event.  Results 

May 22

Another Win For The Man from The Isle of Man!

It was a case of lucky 13 for Mark Cavendish today as he took yet another win in the Giro D' Italia. "Another win from the man from the Isle of Man" was how Eurosport commentator David Harmon described it as the Columbia Highroad man crossed the line with his arm in the air. Cav won by a bike length from Allesandro Petacchi with Allan Davis a distant third. Britain's Ben Swift was eighth

Team Manx Telecom Clothing Available Tonight

The new Team Manx Telecom clothing has arrived, and very impressive it looks too!  To enable distribution for Sunday's Colin Nelson Mountain Time Trial the club have organised an evening in the upstairs function room at the Creg ny Baa, tonight (Friday) between 7 and 9pm. Please remember to bring your cheque book with you so you can buy your clothing and enjoy a drink in the bar. Prices, while stocks last are, Short sleeve top £10, Long sleeve top £15, Bib shorts £15, Skinsuit £20, Bib tights £20,  Gillets £15

Colin Nelson Mountain Time Trial

There is an excellent entry of 70 riders for Sunday's Colin Nelson Mountain Time Trial. Mike Kelly has the privelage of being first rider away at 7am. Start Sheet

Nico Wins Bikestyle

Team Manx Telecom rider Chris Nicholson won round two of the Bikestyle series at Jurby on Thursday evening. Photo by Mike Quayle, Steve Shimmin reports: Another good race tonight although numbers slightly down, perhaps some competitors are saving their legs for the Mountain TT this Sunday. The scratch group certainly out foxed the handicapper tonight and rode very strongly to claw back an extended handicap. Chris Nicholson (Team Manx Telecom) took the honors comfortably in the final gallop from Graeme Hatcher (MVW), Marty Warren (MVW), Tom Black (TMT) and Rob Dooley (MVW) this quintet having broken a few seconds clear in the final kilometer. ‘Chapeau’ to the long markers group who held off the charging peleton until the Cronk on the final lap with Messrs Crossley (MVW), Beattie (EVCC), and Wilson (TMT) gritting their teeth into a headwind down the Jurby Coast Road John Turner (EVCC) having being dropped a little earlier. Pete Gage carries the leaders jersey into Round 3 having mashalled this week so defending his lead without competing…could this be crucial to the series result? We shall see.The handicaps will be scrutinized seriously before the next round on July 9. Results Photos by Mike Quayle here

May 21

Team Manx Telecom Clothing

The new Team Manx Telecom clothing has arrived, and very impressive it looks too!  To enable distribution for Sunday's Colin Nelson Mountain Time Trial the club have organised an evening in the upstairs function room at the Creg n Baa, tomorrow (Friday) between 7 and 9pm. Please remember to bring your cheque book with you so you can buy your clothing and enjoy a drink in the bar.

Tim's Ten

Junior Manx Road Club rider Tim Kennaugh won round six of the Bikestyle sponsored 10 mile time trial series on Wednesday evening. Leading veteran was Paul Kneen (MRC) and top senior was Tom Black (MRC) George Doyle (RL360) won the juvenile category and Laura Wasley (MVW) was the fastest lady with Christine Barwell (MVW) first lady veteran. Check out the times here. Photos on the gallery and Mike Quayle took some great shots here

May 20

Marshals Required for Mountain Time Trial

There has been an amazing entry for Sunday's Colin Nelson Mountain Time Trial, however this has posed a problem for the organising team in that many of the of marshals that usually help are actually riding the event. If anyone is able to help out please contact Jim Cottier or call 495436 to offer assistance.

Second Giro stage for Cav

Mark Cavendish gave himself an early birthday present with another win in today's 214km Giro stage from Torino to Arenzano. His Columbia team mates set up another perfect finale before Mark Renshaw gave Cav the perfect lead out for another emphatic win. American rider Tyler Farrar was second with Italian ace Alessandro Petacchi third. Cycling News has more

Colin Nelson Mountain Time Trial

Don't forget the Colin Nelson Memorial Mountain Time Trial takes place next Sunday May 24 with a start time of 7am from the TT Grandstand. The race over one lap of the TT course will be limited to 75 starters. Fees to include post race refreshments: Seniors £11.00, Juniors £8.00, Juveniles £6.00. Non Competitors refreshments, £2.50. Entries close tonight (Wednesday May 20). More info from Jim Cottier

Mike's Charity Ride

In September 2008, club Vice Presedent MikeKelly went into surgery at Broadgreen Hospital in Liverpool to have a triple heart bypass. Due to some unexpected complications, Mike’s heart surgery became a quadruple bypass and meant a longer than expected recovery.  During this time, Mike’s wife, Tina and son Mark stayed at the Robert Owen House in the grounds of the hospital which is a house run by a charity to provide accommodation to heart patients’ relatives. During his recovery at home, Mike also made good use of the Isle of Man Coronary care rehab unit at Nobles Hospital and the Isle of Man Hyperbaric Chamber to assist in his speedy recovery. Mike is now back in good health and riding his bike more than ever. To recognise all the great work and support that these three facilities provided Mike during his care and recovery, Mike has decided  to give something back and raise some funds for these great charities. Mike has decided to do a charity bike ride around the world famous 37¾ mile Isle of Man TT Course and will take part in the Colin Nelson Memorial Mountain Time Trial on May 24 2009. Any donations are greatly appreciated. Mike can be contacted on 493394 or by downloading the sponsorship form 

New Team Clothing

The new Team Manx Telecom clothing is expected to arrive on the Island on Thursday, in time for Sunday's Colin Nelson mountain time trial. Keep checking mrc.com for updates.

May 17

Cav Wins Milan Stage

Columbia Highroad rider Mark Cavendish won today's 163km stage around the streets of Milan, Cav beat Allan Davis (Quick Step) and Tyler Farrar (Garmin - Slipstream) to the line. More from Cycling News 

Bellis Eighth in Holland

Saxo Bank pro Jonny Bellis     finished an impressive eighth in today's Tour de Rijke in Holland, Bellis made the final selection of 40 riders in the 196km race in Spijkenisse near Rotterdam with Kenny van Hummel (Skil - Shimano) coming out on top. Results

Tim Fifth in Buckley

Tim Kennaugh finished fifth in the latest round of the national Junior road series, The Manx Sport Aid recipient was competing at the Hog Hill circuit near London. More later

Kinley Wins Triathlon

Manx Road Club rider Juan Kinley won the Microgaming sponsored triathlon at Ramsey today, Eve O'Hare won the ladies competition. Results

Youth Tour Videos

George King has sent in some video footage of the Junior races at the recent Isle of Man Youth Tour . Click on to the Youth Tour website to view them

Cav Eyes Milan Stage

The domination of Columbia Highroad could continue today as all eyes will be on the Milan 100 stage that celebrates the 100th edition of the Giro d' Italia. The 163km stage runs over a 16km course in the centre of Milan where Mark Cavendish will be gunning for a stage win. Eurosport will have coverage throughout the day

Colin Nelson Mountain Time Trial

Don't forget the Colin Nelson Memorial Mountain Time Trial takes place next Sunday May 24 with a start time of 7am from the TT Grandstand. The race over one lap of the TT course will be limited to 75 starters. Fees to include post race refreshments: Seniors £11.00, Juniors £8.00, Juveniles £6.00. Non Competitors refreshments, £2.50. Entries close this Wednesday May 20. More info from Jim Cottier

May 16

New Look Website - New Look Team

To celebrate the exciting new partnership between the Manx Road Club and Manx Telecom the club have launched their new exciting website. The MRC will be know as Team Manx Telecom. The club will be kitted out in amazing new team wear that features a brand new design and colour scheme. The MRC logo will remain on the clothing and website

The club has over the years had quite an amazing history, producing many professional riders with our most famous rider being Mark Cavendish

We will have more news about Team Manx Telecom, team clothing arrival dates and quotes from some of the club's members over the coming days

May 15

Kennaugh and Whorrall Dominate Midweek Events 

Manx Road Club junior rider Tim Kennaugh won the latest round of the Bikestyle 10 League clocking a time of 21 minutes 54 seconds, leading senior was Tom Black (MRC) Leading veteran Juan Kinley (MRC),  lady, Laura Wasley (MVW) and lady veteran Gill Crennell (MVW). Fastest juvenile was George Doyle (RL360). Results

Chris Whorrall (MRC) won opening round of the Bikestyle Series on Thursday night. Organiser Steve Shimmin report follows: Great race, handicap not too bad for a first attempt this year. Chris Whorral timed his sprint to perfection although seasoned campaigner Peter Gage (MRC) nearly beat him to the line when Chris sat up and celebrated perhaps a little early. All the groups were really flying with the race coming together on the final circuit. Tim Kennaugh (MRC) had a few attempts to break away but was foiled each time by the fast moving bunch. Good to see Andrew Roche (EV) in the field riding with a cracked bone in his shoulder.

The younger riders are becoming ever stronger and prominent making the older generations, notably Richard Fletcher (EV) and Gary Hinds (MVW) suffer on the road. Thanks to all for entering it’s going to be a great series. Peter Gage takes the Series Leader Jersey into round 2 next week as Chris Whorral was a single event entry. The handicaps will be altered slightly. If anyone feels that they have been positioned incorrectly please contact Steve. Photos - Results 

May 14

Bikestyle Series Commences Tonight

Round one of the popular Bikestyle handicap series starts at 7pm tonight with signing on closing at 6.45pm prompt. Competitors who have not entered the series can ride a maxium of two events. Riders under the age of 16 must have a parent present at the race and please remember your TLI licences

May 10

Cav Second on Stage - Still in Pink 

Mark Cavendish finished second on stage two of the Giro d' Italia today. Allesandro Petacchi scooped his first Giro stage win in four years by holding of Cav in the final 100 metres. Britains Ben Swift (Katusha) took a brilliant third giving two British riders on the podium. Cav now has a lead of 14 seconds.

Tim's Late Charge Clinches Roy Killey Win (Photos updated)

After being out on his own for a third of the 60 mile race before being caught Manx Road Club rider Tim Kennaugh still had enough energy to be part of the race winning break that included the ever improving Darren Bell, Aaron Livsey, Greame Hatcher, Marty Warren and Trevor Kirkwood. Kennaugh jumped clear on his own with two miles remaining where the 17 year old stayed clear to take a well deserved win. Greame Hatcher (MVW) finished second with Marty Warren (MVW) third. The B race was won by Andrew Howland from Gary Hinds and Gary Mazzone. Roy Killey Results and series standings here. Thanks to Mark Lawrence for the photos

There are some photos of the start of the Roy Killey RR on the photo gallery, (thanks Mark and Tom) if anyone else has any of the Roy Killey please email them in

Bellis in Dunkerque

Jonny Bellis finished 93rd overall after six hard days of racing in the Dunkerque event. Jonny finished 26th in the Young Rider competition

Giro Del Friuli

Peter Kennaugh finished 51st overall in the five day Giro Del Friuli in Italy, academy team mate Mark Christian finished 101st

May 9

Cav in the Pink

Columbia Highroad won the opening stage of the 100th Giro d' Italia today. After a strong performance in the team time trial, Cavendish's team beat rivals Garmin by six seconds. Cav was the first rider to cross the finish line which meant he would be the proud wearer of the famous pink jerset for Sunday's 156km road stage to Trieste.

Cav spoke highly of his team mates at the press conference afterwards, the first British rider to pull on the leaders jersey of the Giro said “There's only one pink jersey and it's has to go on someone's back. The team let me cross the line first because I live in Italy and it's special for me. That's a great thing,” Cav went on to say “I'm wearing the jersey for the whole team. It's a team time trial and it just happened that someone had to cross the line first. If there were nine maglia rosa we could all wear them but there's only one, so I'll wear it for whole team tomorrow. If I win tomorrow, then I can enjoy the gratification of being the first British wearer.”

Cav's Book - Boy Racer

Mark Cavendish's much awaited book Boy Racer is now available to pre-order. As the product description says "Boy Racer" steps behind the scenes of the Tour de France. It unmasks the exotic, contradictory, hysterical and brutal world of professional cycling from the compellingly candid viewpoint of someone right in the thick of it. Written off as 'fat' and 'useless' in his youth, Mark Cavendish is now cycling's brightest star. His extraordinary quadruple stage-win at last year's Tour (de France) proved him Britain's best ever cyclist. Some have called him cocky, but to anyone who doesn't like his style, Mark will simply shrug his shoulders and reply, 'I know I'm good. There's no point lying about it.' Peers say that they have never seen anyone with Cavendish's hunger for success and while this fearlessness,both in the saddle and on the record, has at times led to controversy, it has also earned him the respect of ever more fans. In "Boy Racer", we follow him through the mayhem of the Tour de France in a page-turning journey of pure exhilaration. Released on June 4,  pre order here

Manxies Abroard

Mark Cavensish and his Columbia Highroad team will line up today for the much anticipated team time trial that is the opening stage of the 2009 Giro d' Italia. There has been much media interest as to which team will come out on top and wear the famous pink jersey for the opening road stage on Sunday. Info here

Jonny Bellis (Saxo Bank) is competing in the Four Day's of Dunkerque (actualy a six day event) and is currently in 98th position (35th young rider) after stage four. More from cyclinnews.com Great Britain riders Peter Kennaugh and Mark Christian have been competing in the five day Giro Del Friuli in Italy, the Manx duo have aquitted themselves well being in the mix on the opening stage, Kennaugh was in sixth place overall after stage two. With two days remaining Kennaugh is now 21st and Christian 60th overall. More from cyclingnews.com. Both the Giro d' Italia and the Dunkerque event are featured on Eurosport

Roy Killey on Sunday

The third round of the Isle of Man Road Race series takes place this Sunday. Signing on takes place at the Jurby parish hall from 8am for a 9am start. 

Colin Nelson Mountain Time Trial

Don't forget the Colin Nelson Memorial Mountain Time Trial takes place on Sunday May 24  with a start time of 7am from the TT Grandstand. The race over one lap of the TT course will be limited to 75 starters. Fees to include post race refreshments: Seniors £11.00, Juniors £8.00, Juveniles £6.00. Non Competitors refreshments, £2.50. Entries close on Wednesday May 20. More info from Jim Cottier

May 6

Youth Tour Photo Galleries on British Cycling (updated with new photos)

Youth Tour Photographer Andy Whitehouse has added his excellent photographs onto the British Cycling website and Richard Allen's pics can be found on the iomtoday site

Rochie Seventh in Tour of Ulster (Updated with Photos here)

Team Isle of Man - Microgaming rider Andrew Roche finished seventh in the Tour of Ulster, Graeme Hatcher was 20th, Marty Warren 71st and Aaron Livsey 75th. Results amd report from Irish Cycling

May 5

Colin Nelson Mountain Time Trial

The Colin Nelson Memorial Mountain Time Trial takes place on Sunday May 24  with a start time of 7am from the TT Grandstand. The race over one lap of the TT course will be limited to 75 starters. Fees to include post race refreshments: Seniors £11.00, Juniors £8.00, Juveniles £6.00. Non Competitors refreshments, £2.50. Entries close on Wednesday May 20. More info from Jim Cottier

Peter Dibben Wins Youth Tour (British Cycling report and pictures here)

Hargroves Cycles rider Peter Dibben produced a strong ride throughout the three stages to win the Isle of Man Youth Tour. Dibben won the opening prologue time trial on Friday evening, finished second on the tough second stage on the Peel course on Saturday and finished safely in the peleton after 100 km of racing on the Bride circuit to take a well deserved win. Second place went to Alexander King (Twickenham CC) thanks to a stage win on Saturday. Team Isle of Man rider Tim Kennaugh finished third overall after he also featured in the decisive break on the Peel course with Dibben and King. The top three proved their consistency and improvement as King placed fourth, Kennaugh fifth and Dibbensixth in the 2008 edition.

The Team competition was won by the Glendene CC team and the points winner was George Atkins (Webster’s Cycles)

Kennaugh’s  Team Isle of Man – Microgaming team mate Chris Nicholson returned to form by finishing a promising  11^th overall after featuring well during the road stages, Chris Whorrall who rode in Manx Road Club colours finished 40^th overall with Jonathan Cregeen (TIOM) finishing a further nine places behind in 49^th

The Youth A race would go to the wire with Owain Doull (Wales) holding a slender lead of just two  seconds over Josh Papworth (Wyre Forest)  going into the final stage at Ramsey. The final six laps would prove to be a real nail biter with breaks forming all the time. Papworth played his cards early forcing a break that had to be closed during the final lap by the yellow jersey holder, but Doull left it to late as Papworth did just enough by finishing fourth behind stage winner Dan Whelan (Liverpool Century) to take the overall win.

Debut Team Isle of Man – Microgaming riders Warwick Sanderson and Thomas Mazzone finished 17^th and 18^th respectfully after both had plucky rides with Sanderson shining on the tough Ellerslie course on Saturday and Mazzone who figured in his home turf at Ramsey. George Doyle also rode consistently to finish 22^nd , Jack Wolsencroft came home in 35^th and Alex Haddock finishing 39^th after he had an impressive spill on Saturday. Junior girl Alicia Corlett (Manx Mountain Bike Club) hung in there well and finished in 39^th competing with the Youth A Boy’s.

There were overall wins for Lucy Garner (Leicestershire RC) in the Youth A girls, Jacob Reagan (Sport City Velo) in the Youth B Boys. Newport Velo’s Amy Hill won the Youth B girls, Leighton Sharmon (Eastlands Velo) won the Youth C boys, Megan Barker (Maindy Flyers) won the C girls.

In the younger categories there were wins for Thomas Mein (Hetton Hawkes CC) and Jessica Roberts  (Towy Riders) in the Youth D and the Youth E winners were Adam Scarffe and Elizabeth Cain both of the Royal London 360.

Over £500 raised during Prize Presentation

What is probably the biggest post event get together for a British race, the Villa Marina was packed full of competitors, officials, supporters, parents and coaches where race sponsors Sleepwell Hotels put on a fantastic meal for those in attendance. Isle of Man's superstar, Milan Sanremo winner and four time Tour de France stage winner, Mark Cavendish and World and Olympic road champion Nicole Cooke donated signed jerseys that raised £530 which will be equally distributed to their chosen charities, Craig's Heartstrong Foundation and Action Medical Research

May 1

Youth Tour Results

Latest results from the Isle of Man Youth Tour can be found at www.youthtour.co.uk

April 30

Isle of Man Youth Tour this Weekend

One of the best ever entries line up for this weekend’s Sleepwell Hotels sponsored Isle of Man Youth Tour.
The junior category looks particularly strong with what appears to be one of the best junior fields to assemble on British roads this year. British Cycling’s Olympic Development Programme riders will take on strong Dutch and Irish teams, the Isle of Man- Microgaming team will be out in force as will the Glendene CC team, a club that has been partly instrumental with the development of Manx riders such as Peter Kennaugh, Jonny Bellis and Mark Christian, all past Youth Tour riders. With regional and club team’s also fielding strong riders, this year’s Tour should prove very interesting and difficult to predict a winner, although three riders who finished in the top six in 2008 return, Alexander King (4th in 2008) Tim Kennaugh (5th) and Peter Dibben (6th)

As well as the junior event, a counting round of the national junior road series, there will be stiff competition amongst the youth riders, also a national round of the youth series with racing on closed roads right through the age categories.
The race commences on Friday evening with a prologue time trial on Douglas promenade in front of the race sponsors hotels where many of the competitors will be staying. On Saturday the junior riders compete on a testing 100km road course in the west of the Island, a stage that often proves decisive. In the afternoon all youth categories tackle the hilly Ellerslie course on closed roads.

On Sunday, the juniors race on a new course to the event, another 100km stage, again with a taxing climb in it before finishing on Ramsey promenade where the youth riders will compete in the afternoon.

Bikestyle 10 (Updated with results)

Andrew Roche won the latest round of the Bikestyle sponsored 10 league, Tom Black was second. Top junior was Colum O'Shea, leading veteran was Juan Kinley, juvenile George Doyle, lady Laura Wasley and lady veteran Mary Mason.  Thanks to Colum O'Shea's computer skills in the Creg after the event we managed to obtain some results, however, Colum isn't switched on all the time, after his old man beat him in last week's 10 things just couldn't get worse...but they did, Colum forgot to turn at the turn during last night's event, all is not lost, he does have the consolation of clocking the fastest 11 mile time trial this year! Adam Johnson also forgot to turn but asked me not to mention it! Results -  Some photos from last night here

Help Required for Youth Tour Rider

A Youth A competitor and parent are unable to bring their car to the island and are looking for a lift to the events. They are staying at the Mount Murray Hotel. If anyone can help please email them.

April 27

Black Ninth in Rudy Round

Tom Black finished a good ninth overall and second Espoir rider at the latest round of the Rudy Project Time Trial series. The  Leicestershire RC promoted event was won by Philip Graves with Matt Bottrill second and Richard Prebble third. Results

April 26

Hatcher's  Melrose

Manx Viking Wheeler Graeme Hatcher won Sunday's Melrose 25 held over two and a bit laps of the Bride circuit, Results

April 25

Melrose 25 on Sunday

The signing on for the Melrose 25 takes place at Ayre United football club house in Andreas from 8.45am with first rider away at 9.30. Start sheet

April 23

Rochies Form Continues With 10 Win 

Andrew Roche won round three of the Bikestyle sponsored 10 league, the Ellan Vannin CC rider who competes off Island with the CandiTV-Marshalls Pasta team clocked 21 minutes 15 seconds. Class winners were: Junior, Tom Black (Manx Road Club) Veteran, Peter Gage (MRC) Juvenile, Jack Wolstencroft (Royal London) and Ladies winner was Ali Clague (EV) who held off Laura Wasley (Manx Viking Whs) by a mere second. Also, There was high embarrassment within O'Shea family when Colum went two seconds slower than his old man Peter, the word in the Creg afterwards said that Colum was made to ride home!.. Check out the times here

April 22

Rochie's Tour of the West

Ellan Vannin member Andrew Roche once again proved to be the dominant rider on the Island after winning the Tour of the West on Sunday. The 64 mile race started in sunny but cold conditions and after a few unsuccessful flurries it would be strong men Roche, plus Graeme Hatcher and Marty Warren (both Manx Viking Whs)  who would shape the outcome of the five lap race by breaking clear early on in the event. With a lap remaining Roche pressed on to take the win from second placed Hatcher who finished 2 minutes 52 seconds behind the CandiTV-Marshalls Pasta rider. Warren came home a further further 2 minutes 30 seconds back to finish third. Tom Black (MRC) escaped the bunch to claim fourth with Steve 'Bubbles' Williams (MVW) taking the frantic bunch gallop for fifth. The shorter 39 mile B race was won by George Doyle (Team Royal London) who out sprinted James Clucas (MRC) and David Glover (Manx Mountain Bike Club) after a break of six riders was established on the final climb of Creg Willies. Results

Peleton Gossip: Bikestyle proprietor Gavin Quayle had the privilege of competing in the A race and the B race on Sunday, sadly for Gav, he was dropped by the A race then swallowed up by the B event, apparently he was dropped by the B race too!

April 21

Apres Ten

Now the Bikestyle 10 Series is underway the ever popular "Apres 10 results and socials" have resumed at the wonderful Greg n Baa. A special discount menu ia available between 8 and 9pm. Selections from the cyclists menu include: Chip baps (home made chips I might add!) £2.25, Jacket Potatoes at £3.95 and various sandwiches at £2.25.

To obtain your race time for the evening you will need to note your race number.

April 20

Second for Chris in National Round

Manx Road Club rider Chris Whorrall, pictured left, finished an excellent second in the Sid Standard road race in Nottinghamshire on Sunday. The race, a counting round of the National Junior Road Series, featured many strong breaks over the 65 mile route, but it would be Glendene CC rider Joe Perret who would go clear towards the end of the race to win by 17 seconds with Whorrall taking the sprint for second place from what was left of the bunch after a crash 750 metres from the finish that involved around 25 riders including last years winner Tim Kennaugh and Chris Nicholson, Nicholson received cuts and bruises as well as some bike damage from the crash. The next round takes place on the Isle of Man over the early May bank holiday weekend. Report and pictures from British Cycling here

April16

Another 10 for Tom

Fresh from a stage win in Gorey,Tom Black topped the charts once again at round two of the Bikestyle 10 series. Fastest veteran was Peter Gage and leading junior was Joe Kelly. Thomas Mazzone was quickest juvenile and Ali Clague won top points for the ladies.  Results

April 13

Team Isle of Man Dominate

Tom Black, pictured left, won the final stage of the AN Post sponsored Gorey 3 Day after Black and race leader Tim Kennaugh broke clear on the run in of the final stage. With Kennaugh finishing second the Manx Sport Aid recipient won the three day four stage race overall and clinched the Sprint competition plus the Mountains competition also. Team Isle of Man also won the Team competition after a strong display of team riding by the Microgaming sponsored national team. Kennaugh was full of praise for his team mates after they all contributed to the team success. Full results later. Photo courtesy of Peter Purfield Irishcycling.com More photos here

April 12

Team Isle of Man Continue to Impress

The Team Isle of Man - Microgaming team continue to impress at the Gorey 3 Day in Ireland. Overnight leader Tim Kennaugh held onto the yellow jersey after finishing fourth in the time trial stage on Sunday morning. The 60 mile road stage in the afternoon featured attacks from the start, with the Manx riders featuring in most of the moves. Towards the end of the stage however a 12 rider group broke clear and built up a lead of one minute forcing the Team IOM riders to ride on the front to protect Kennaugh's overall lead. Kennaugh did manage to bridge across to the leaders then jump away with two riders where the yellow jersey rider won the sprint at the chequered flag and increase his overall lead.

Kennaugh, pictured left-photo courtesy of Irishcycling.com, was full of praise for his team mates as they worked their socks off for the Manx Road Club Sport Aid recipient who also leads the King of the Mountains and Sprints as well as the overall competition. Pictures from Irishcycling.com

April 11

Tim Wins Gorey Opener 

Team Isle of Man - Microgaming rider Tim Kennaugh, pictured left, won the opening stage of the Gorey Three Day race in Ireland. The Manx Sport Aid recipient featured in most of the moves that shaped the opening day of the Easter race, Tom Black, Chris Nicholson and Colum O'Shea also featured in some of the breakaways that featured during the race.

At the end of the stage it was Kennaugh who just held on after a solo ride of 10 km to take the stage win with the bunch closing in, Chris Whorrall featured in the bunch sprint to take fourth. Sunday sees a six mile time trial in the morning followed by a 100 km road stage in the afternoon. Kennaugh leads both the overall and the King of the Mountains competitions.

Stage one top six: 1st Tim Kennaugh Isle of Man, 2nd Alan Burke Murphy Surveys, 3rd Colm Bracken Leinster, 4th Chris Whorrall Isle of Man, 5th Martin Mizgayski Wexford Wheelers, 6th Padraig Marrey Western Lake. Photos here photo: Peter Purfield

April 10

Standing Ovation for Cav at Sports Awards

Cycling superstar Mark Cavendish received a standing ovation upon winning the Isle of Man Bank sponsored Male Sports Personality of the Year award at a packed Villa Marina Royal Hall on Thursday evening. There was more success for cycling with Peter Kennaugh winning the Male Under 21 award and Jonny Bellis was received into the Hall of Fame. Iomtoday have produced a video covering the highlights of the evening here 

The Gorey Seven

A team of seven riders compete in the four stage Gorey Three Day over the Easter weekend, The Team Isle of Man - Microgaming junior team consists of Tim Kennaugh, Chris Whorrall, Chris Nicholson and Adam Johnson. Senior riders Tom Black, Matt Holden and Colum O'Shea also compete in the event that boasts a 200 rider field. Follow the race on Irish Cycling

Tour of the Border

Greame Hatcher, Marty Warren, Rob Dooley andSteve Williams compete in the Tour of the Border

Girvin Three Day

Andy Roche is on the start sheet for the Girvin Three Day in Scotland. The latest round of the Premier Calendar series can be followed here

April 9

Tom's Ten

Ever improving Manx Road Club rider Tom Black was the fastest rider at the opening round of the Bikestyle 10 League at Jurby on Wednesday evening. Fastest junior was Tim Kennaugh (MRC), quickest lady was Alison Clague (EVCC), veteran was Peter Gage (MRC) and two riders tied for the juvenile spot, George Doyle and Thomas Mazzone (both Royal London) To view all the times and positions click on Results

April 8

Bellis on Form in Sarthe

Saxo Bank rider Jonny Bellis finished 18th on the opening stage Circuit Cycliste Sarthe. The 192km stage from Noirmoutier-en-l'Ile to Ancenis was won by Italian Enrico Rossi. More

Cav in the Hunt

Mark Cavendish will be gunning for another victory in today's Gent-Vevelgem. Sadly the race has been overlooked by Eurosport, but can be viewed on Dutch TV here

April 6

Strong Off Island Performances by Collum and Tom

Manx Road Club rider Tom Black and Collum O'Shea (MVW) competed in the Merseyside Wheelers road race on Sunday. An early move of 11 riders, including O'Shea, went up the road where O'Shea finished a creditable seventh. Black attacked from the front of the bunch with two other riders to finish 10th. Results

April 5

Kelly's Ellan Vannin Handicap

Joe Kelly (Manx Viking Whs) won Sunday's 40 mile handicap road race promoted by the Ellan Vannin, Kelly, pictured left, a first year junior who only started cycling last year, attacked and broke clear of the bunch on the final climb of Bride Hill, he gamely hung on for a mile or so to hold off the bunch sprint that was taken by Steve Williams with Neil Bellhouse next home in third. The six man scratch group (Team GB + Dooles!)  were soon down to three riders due to the speed of Mark Cavendish, Marty Warren and Tim Kennaugh, but were unable to make it up to the front group. Well done to the catering staff and marshals. Anyone pick up a Continental tubular that was left at the race, please give Bubbs a call if you have it. Results later, photos here   Results

April 3

Golden Oldies

Latest additions to the Golden Oldie section include Dennis Lightfoot, Lol Jones, the Isle of Man team that competed in Garmany and the British veteran's road race championship that took place on the Southern 100 course. Thanks to all for sending in the photographs. More here

How to Enter Local Races plus Bikestyle Regs

The rules and regulations are out for this seasons Bikestyle series. They can be found on the Results page also, if you are new to cycling and not sure how to enter local road races click on to the Results page for a help guide

Weekend Round Up

The Ellan Vannin CC promote Sunday's handicap road race on the same course that will be used for the final stage (Juniors only) of next months Youth Tour. Singing on takes place at Aye United football club from 8 to 8.30am with racing at 9

Tim Kennaugh, Chris Whorrall and Chris Nicholson took part in the Cadence road race, the first round of the National Junior Road Series in Wales last Sunday. Nicholson retired early suffering with an upset stomach he picked up the day before and Kennaugh went on to finish 10th with Whorrall coming home in 20th. British Cycling has the report here

Tom Black and Collum O'Shea took part in the Bill Jinks road race near Burton on Trent. Black finished a fine fourth and O'Shea came home in 28th place

Don't forget that entries for the Youth Tour close on Wednesday April 15. Entry forms can be downloaded from the Youth Tour website

The Bikestyle 10 League starts on Wednesday April 8 on the Jurby course and the Bikestyle Handicap series commences on May 14

April 2

Same Again - Another Double in De Panne

Mark Cavendish repeated his 2008 De Panne double with a second stage win in the 2009 edition. As in yesterday's stage he beat Robbie McEwan to the line with German rider André Schulze in third. Cav also leads the Points competition going into the afternoon time trial that concluded the De Pann event and It would prove to be a good day for the British riders with Bradley Wiggins coming out as the winner

April 1

Cav Wins in De Panne

Mark Cavendish won today's second stage of the Three Days of De Panne. Fresh from the World Track Championships, the Columbia fastman was back to his winning ways on the 219 kilometre stage from Zottegem to Oostduinkerke,  Katusha's Robbie McEwen was second and Francesco Chicchi of Liquigas came third in the sprint.

March 25

Bellis, Cavendish and Kennaugh are competing at the 2009 World Track Championships in Poland. The Championships commence on Wednesday March 25 and run to Sunday March 29.

There are various options to follow the progress of the Championships. BBC and Eurosport have extensive TV coverage (Viewing Times) and British Cycling and Cycling Weekly will cover the events as they unfold on the internet. Tissot Timing provide the official results service. 

March 22

Cav's Great Win

As can be seen from the photo finish, Cav won the sprint easily!  The massive media reaction form all over the world after Mark Cavendish's brilliant Milan - San Remo win continues with all the major newspaper and TV stations from around the globe reflecting on what was an epic performance from the Manxman. There is some excellent footage on Gazzetta Del Sport with comments from Mario Cipiollini (in Italian) and an interview with Cav himself (in English).

More reports Telegraph  Guardian  BBC  Reuters  CBS News  Eurosport  Sky  Cyclingnews  Cycling Weekly  British Cycling

More on Cav's great win below 

Rochie's Tour of the Middle

Andrew Roche pictured left won today's Tour of the Middle. The Ellan Vannin rider who rides off Island for Pinarello broke clear from the break that formed on the opening lap of the tough Stugadhoo circuit. Manx Road Club veteran Peter Gage came home in second two minutes 41seconds behind Roche with Marty Warren (Manx Viking Whs) taking another podium spot with third having cramped up during the sprint with Gage. Tom Black (MRC) finished fourth 4m 20s behind the winner with Chris Whorrall (MRC) a further minute back in fifth. Ride of the day however was by Darren Bell who finished sixth in what was his first road race just five seconds behind Whorrall. Russell Collister (EV) won the shorter B race from Graham Stigant (EV) and Manx Mountain Bike Club member John Marchment third.

Results

March 21

Simply the Best - Cav Wins Milan-San Remo!

Mark Cavendish has had his biggest victory so far with a fantastic win in the 100th edition of the  Milan - San Remo. Cav just got the better of German Cervélo Test Team rider Heinrich Haussler, who opened up a 10 metre gap during the sprint only for the Manxman to edge it,  Norway's Thor Hushovd was a 'distant' third at two seconds. Cav not only displayed his sprinting powers yet again but he also proved the sceptics wrong with his ever improving climbing talents on the tough Cipressa and Poggio climbs that only end with six kilometres to the finish. On Hauslers late burst Cav said "I was quite surprised to see him go. I was lucky I got him on the line." Picture Tim De Waele Cevelo Missed it? Then click here 

Simpson Last British Winner

Tom Simpson was the last and only British rider to win Milan San Remo before today's epic ride by Mark Cavendish, that was way back in 1964! Simpson easily beat French rider Raymond Poulidor on the Via Roma with Willy Bocklandt finishing third one minute back. Report and pictures on Simpson's win here

March 20

Isle of Man Youth Tour

With well over 100 entries received so far the Youth Tour. The 2009 event looks set to be another success! Entries for this year's Youth Tour close on Wednesday April 15 Website

Milan-San Remo

Mark Cavendish competes in the Milan-San Remo on Saturday. At just under 300km the race will be a tough slog and is usually decided on the final climb or a bunch sprint. Eurosport have live coverage on Saturday from 14.50 to 16.15pm, and a highlights show later at 12.15 to 1am 

Road Race Opener

This Sunday sees the opening round of the Isle of Man Cycling Association's road race series. The Manx Viking Whs promote the Tour of the Middle on the testing Stuggadhoo circuit. Signing on will be in the Green Room at the Mount Murray Hotel and Country Club where changing facilities will be available and refreshments later

Team Isle of Man Juniors in Majorca

Team Isle of Man-Microgaming riders Tim Kennaugh and Chris Nicholson are currently training in Majorca. Under the watchful eye of Isle of Man coach Mike Doyle the road club duo will ride a mixture of long rides mixed with shorter split day sessions as well as competing in a race for some fine tuning before they return to Wales to compete in the opening round of the National Junior Series.

Best Wishes

Geoff Wiggins is currently recovering in hospital after a nasty accident while out on his bike in Andreas where the Ellan Vannin rider suffered broken ribs and shoulder. Cyclists Island wide wish Geoff a speedy recovery.

Meanwhile Caroline O'Neill has been having treatment on her knee all winter only to find it requires surgery which will put her out of action for most of the season. The Team Isle of Man and Road Club rider hopes to be racing again next season

March 17

Cav Wins Final Stage

Columbia's Mark Cavendish won the final stage at Tirreno-Adriatico today with an impressive dash to the line in San Bendetto del Tronto. Cav beat Garmin sprinter Tyler Farrar and Baden Cooke (Vacansoleil) after blasting past rival Daniele Bennati (Liquigas).

Mike's Birthday Present!

Road Club life member Mike Kelly celebrates his birthday today, Mike sent Cav a text a few days ago asking him to win on his special day...Cav text back saying he would... and win he did. Also George Hincapie called to wish a happy birthday!

Strong Manx Team at Worlds

British Cycling has announced the team who will travel to Pruszków in Poland to compete in the  Track World Championships, (March 25 – 29). Amazingly half of the endurance squad is Manx!

Defending World Madison Champion Mark Cavendish is the surprise inclusion that has caught the attention of the media. Cav will team up with Peter Kennaugh in the Madison, also, Jonny Bellis and Kennaugh will form half of the Team Pursuit team. Cav may also ride the Scratch race, the same event he struck gold at the Commonwealth Games. Bellis may ride the Omnium, an event he has experience in when he competed at the world's in Majorca two years ago

Bellis Interview

British Cycling reporter Larry Hickmott has been on duty at the pre-worlds training camp with his camera and notebook where he caught up with Saxo Bank pro Jonny Bellis. More

March 11

Marshals Required

Marshals are required for all stages of the Youth Tour. Please email the marshal coordinator to offer assistance and make this years event another success story

March 8

Super Marty Wins in Style (updated with results and video)

Marty Warren (Manx Viking Whs) won Sundays handicap road race promoted by the Manx Road Club. The 'Bikestyle bandit' still had enough strength to take the sprint despite an earlier attempt to break clear during the final lap came to nothing. Second place went to Chris Whorrall (MRC) with young Thomas Mazzone (TSP) taking third. Andrew Cook (MVW) was fourth and veteran rider Richard Fletcher (EV) hung in there to take a fine fifth. Results and Video.

Marty pictured left celebrating his victory after the finish

March 4

Bellis in Murcia

Saxo Bank pro Jonny Bellis competes in the Tour of Murcia which starts today with a 192km stage. Bellis will be in good company as the Posse will be there on their training camp to cheer and wave their bandannas at Jonny. You can follow the race here

Cav's Eroica

Columbia pro Mark Cavendish competes in the Eroica Tosscana on Saturday. The 190 km race takes in some of the regions famous dirt tracks. More here 

Whorrall Mixes it in Kuurne

Road Club rider Chris Whorrall finished 54th in the main pack just 18 seconds behind a break of seven riders at the Kuurne-Brussells-Kuurne classic in Belgium on Sunday. The Olympic Development rider was riding for the South East squad, team mate Alexander King was their top performer in seventh. Results here 

March 2

Road Club Handicap on Sunday

The Manx Road Club promote this Sunday's handicap road race on a course in the Jurby area. Entries close on Tuesday (March 3) and should be sent to Jim Cottier,  116 Friary Park, Ballabeg, Castletown, Isle of Man.  IM9 4EU.  Email: jimescottier@manx.net The race commences at 9am with signing on from 8.15 at the Jurby Parade Ground (not the Parish Hall as stated in the handbook)

March 1

Hatcher and Kennaugh Win 25

Manx Viking Wheeler Greame Hatcher and Tim Kennaugh of the Manx Road Club stormed to victory in Sunday's Two Up 25 mile time trial . Second place went to Robert Dooley and Marty Warren (both MVW) with Chris Nicholson (MRC) and Andrew Cook (MVW) in third. Leading juniors were Jonathan Cregeen (MRC) and Joe Kelly  (TSP). George Doyle and Alex Haddock (both TSP) won the Youth category and Julie Lyness (MRC) and Jo Hawkins were the fastest female pairing. Pictured left: Tim Kennaugh does his turn on the front with Greame Hatcher, photo by Andrew Haddock. Results here

February 27

Local Season Opener 

The Manx Viking Wheelers promote the opening event of the 2009 road season in the shape of a 25 mile 2 up time trial. 30 pairings will line up with the winners perhaps coming from the team of Tim Kennaugh and Greame Hatcher, Dave Taylor and Trevrr Kirkwood or Chris Nicholson and Andrew Cook. Signing on commences from 8.15am at the Wildlife car park with first team off from Ballaugh Bridge at 9am. Start Sheet

Whorrall in Belgium

Road Club rider Chris Whorrall teams up with with the Team South East riders in the Junior classic Kuurne - Brussels - Kuurne on Sunday

February 26

Sky's the Limit!

It has been announced that Sky will sponsor the new British professional  road team.

Team Sky, is to be managed by Great Britain’s Olympic performance director Dave Brailsford CBE who will have one of the best back up teams in professional cycling. The team of 25 riders should be named by October 

The four year deal will see Team Sky commence their racing programme with the Tour Down Under in January 2010. The team will hope to perform well enough to gain a wild card entry into the 2010 Tour de France. The ultimate aim is to have a British TDF winner in the next five years.

Potentially, up to six Manx riders could feature in the team over the coming years, pending of course, on current team contracts and future performances of those coming through the system. British Cycling has More

What the papers say - interesting thoughts from top cycling writers put together by the British Cycling website More

February 23

Cav Wins Green Jersey

Mark Cavendish won the green points jersey at the Tour of California. He was a comfortable 14 points clear of his nearest rival Vincenzo Nibali the Italian Liquigas rider. Cyclingnews has more

National Madison Interviews

British Cycling interviewd some of the Manx riders that competed in Saturday's National Madison Championships and Revolution. More

February 22

Manx Team Retain British Madison Title

Last year it was Mark Cavendish and Peter Kennaugh, this year Kennaugh teamed up with Mark Christian, pictured left, to win the title for the Isle of Man again!

With Rob Hayles pulling out at the last minute Kennaugh's Manx Road Club and British Academy team mate Christian slotted in as a late replacment to good effect. Pre race favorites Geraint Thomas and Welsh team mate Luke Rowe had built up a four point lead by mid distance. Commentator Hugh Porter said it was more like a Commonwealth Games event with the Isle of Man and Wales dominating proceedings, such was the intensity of the racing that would see competitors average over 33 mph for the 50km 200 lap event it would prove difficult for the leading contenders to gain a lap. Kennaugh and Christian gained half a lap at one point before being pegged back by their closest rivals, they did pick up an important five points for their efforts though to put them right back in contention and so it would prove with Team Isle of Man duo taking the title. Full report and pictures on British Cycling

Nicholson Third in Future Stars

Another Manx Road Club up and coming star Chris Nicholson finished third overall in the season long Future Stars competition at the Revolution series. The Future Stars competition has been the breeding ground for future stardom. Past winners include Olympic bronze medalist Steven Burke, Peter Kennaugh, Andy Fenn and Dan McLay. Mark Christian and Chris Whorrall have also finished second in the series

February 20

Cav Wins Again!

Mark Cavendish, pictured left, has won another stage of the Tour of California. After yesterdays narrow victory over Tom Boonan. 

Cav made sure this time by winning the sprint by a bike length at the end of the longest stage into Passo Robles. Boonan spoke afterwards about Cav's win. "I was on Mark's wheel and the guy just kept speeding up, it was impossible to pass him," Boonen said. "If Mark starts his sprint under perfect conditions like he did today then it's almost impossible to pass him."

Levi Leipheimer remains in the lead for tomorrow's big time trial. Although Leipheimer looks strong the time trail stars such as Michael Rogers, David Zabriskie and Lance Armstrong will be looking to make inroads on the leader.

February 19

Cav Get his Stage Win

Mark Cavendish gave Team Columbia their first stage win of the Tour of California. Cav just got the better of rival Tom Boonen (Quick Step) at the dash for the line. More from Cycling News here 

February 18

Cav Fifth in California

Mark Cavendish finished fifth in another wet stage in the Tour of California. Thor Hushovd won the bunch sprint in to Modesto to take the stage win. Cycling News has more

February 17

Welsh Madison

Three Manx riders competed in the Welsh Madison Championships at Newport on Saturday. Photo's are now online here 

February 15

Cav on TV Tonight

Mark Cavendish takes part in the first road stage of the Tour of California, Eurosport will show the stage tonight, so set your Sky + for 11pm

Madison Mayhem

Peter Kennaugh crached out of the World Cup Madison, it's a tricky race at the best of times but in Copenhagen there were craches all over the place. Kennaugh came down a cropper but did manage to walk off the track, albeit with a damaged calf muscle

Golden Oldies

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Cav 10th in California

Mark Cavendish finished 10th in the opening prologue stage of the Tour of California. The stage was won by Fabien Cancellara (Saxo Bank) from Astana rider Levi Leipheimer second and David Zabriski (Garmin) third. Cyclingnews has a report and results here

Tim Second in Welsh Madison

Despite a crash, unconfirmed reports say that Tim Kennaugh and Welsh partner Jon Mould  finished an impressive second in the Welsh Madison Championships at Newport Velodrome on Saturday evening. The Madison was won by Andrew Magnier and Adam Duggleby with Ewen Mcdonald and Josh Papworth third. Kennaugh along with Chris Whorrall and Chris Nicholson are on training camps that culminate with the British Madison Championships and the final Revolution round next Saturday.More later 

February 14

Gold for Kennaugh in Team Pursuit

Peter Kennaugh won gold in the Team Pursuit at the Copenhagen World Cup today.  Riding with Olympic medalists Ed Clancey, Steven Burke and Chris Newton the GB quartet caught Spain on the final lap, amazingly, they clocked an impressive 4 minutes 01 seconds despite easing up on the final bend having caught their opponents. Denmark finished with the bronze and the British 100% Me team, with Mark Christian, finished eighth. Results

Report on BC here

Picured on their winning ride, L to R: Olympic and World Champion Ed Clancey, Peter Kennaugh, Olympic bronze medalists Steven Burke and Chris Newton

Manx Cyclists on TV

Mark Cavendish, Mark Christian and Peter Kennaugh all feature on TV this weekend. Cav will be screened competing in the Tour of California for the next nine days on Eurosport commencing tonight at 10pm.  Kennaugh and Christian who compete in the Copenhagen Track World Cub are on the box this Sunday evening at 4pm, also on Eurosport

February 13

California Cav

After his success at the Tour of Qatar Mark Cavendish competes in the nine day Tour of California and could be in with a shout in Saturday's opening 3.9km Prologue in Sacremento. You can follow the race here 

February 12

Manx Duo Ready to Roll

Peter Kennaugh and Mark Christian are currently putting their final tweaks to their training in preparation for the Copenhagen World Cub which commences tomorrow (Friday). Kennaugh and Christian are expected to ride the Team Pursuit, albeit in different teams, Kennaugh will ride in GB strip whereas Christian competes in 100% Me colours. The Manx Road Club duo then compete in Sunday's Madison, Rob Hayles rides with Kennaugh and Welsh rider Luke Rowe will partner Christian.

British Cycling report for Denmark here 

Tissot Timing will have all the results as they happen here

February 10

Mark Cavendish won his second stage on the Tour of Qatar and so notches his 30th win in his pro career so far. Cav won the sprint by a large margin again proving he is the fastest sprinter in the world. Belgian Tom Boonan won the race for the third time but it was the British riders who stole the headlines winning half the stages on offer and featuring in the overall with Roger Hammond 3rd, Daniel Lloyd 4th and Mark Cavendish 9th overall.  "If you'd have said five years ago that this would happen, no one would have believed you, but we've all got teams that accept us as British riders," Cav said.

February 4 

Cav Wins in Qatar

Mark Cavendish won stage four of the Tour of Qatar today. Run in strong winds that made Cav's stage win very challenging in the final run in, however this didn't stop Cav from notching up his first win in 2009 and his 29th win of his pro career. Results here

Kennaugh and Christian for Copenhagen

Peter Kennaugh and Mark Christian are named for next weeks Copenhagen World Cup, the final world cup round before next month's World Championships in Poland. Kennaugh will ride in GB colours whereas Christian will be in 100% Me kit and both will be competing in the endurance events. British Cycling has more 

February 1

More Golden Oldies

Thanks to our readers who have sent in some interesting photos.  Click here to view them 

January 29

Golden Oldies

We are looking for old Manx cycling photographs, if you have any please feel free to scan them and send to mrc.com with a brief description and we will publish them on the photo gallery section. Click here to view some we published earlier 

January 26

Manx Road Club Signing On Night Tonight

The Manx Road Club signing on night takes place at the Horse and Plough tonight at 7pm. Club representatives will be on hand to help with any questions. Bonus ball numbers will also be available on a first come first served basis. Club clothing orders will also be taken.

January 24

Watch The Ice!

Plenty of ice about this Saturday morning, there will be a group leaving the NSC gates at 10am.  

January 18 

Cav Interview

Sprint ace Mark Cavendish gives an exclusive interview in the new issue of Cycle Sport magazine, on sale from Wednesday, as he embarks on his most important season yet. 

Silver in Madison

Great Britain duo Rob Hayles and Peter Kennaugh, took silver in the Madison at the World Cup in Beijing today. The Australian Toshiba team of Leigh Howard and Glenn O'Shea won the event after they gained a lap over their rivals during the 40 km event that averaged just over 55 kph. Ralf Matzaka and Roger Kluge (Germany) took the bronze. Mark Christian and Luke Rowe (100% ME) had a great ride to finish eighth out of the 19 teams that started the race. Madison result

January 17

Christian 11th in World Cup

Mark Christian, pictured left, finished an impressive 11th in the Scratch race at the Beijing World Cup. New Zealend rider Godfrey Hayden took gold with Great Britain's Chris Newton taking silver to add to the gold he won in the Points race. The World Cup concludes on Sunday with the Madison where Peter Kennaugh and Rob Hayles line up for Team GB and Christian and Luke Rowe ride in 100% ME colours. Scratch race results World Cup results 

Manx Road Club Signing On Night

The Manx Road Club signing on night takes place at the Horse and Plough on Monday January 26 at 7pm. Club representatives will be on hand to help with any questions. Bonus ball numbers will also be available on a first come first served basis. More details soon

January 16

Manx Riders Feature in the Media

Ramsey's Pinarello rider Andrew Roche was featured in the 'Rides' article in last week's edition of Cycling Weekly, Jonny Bellis was featured in the  'Bike of the Week' story in the same magazine. Mark Cavendish had a quiet week in the January 8 edition with only three photographs! This weeks edition of Cycling Weekly however  there are nine pictures of the Laxey fast man featuring a big report on Team Columbia's training camp in Majorca.  

January 13

Cav's New Kit

Mark Cavendish has been training in Mallorca in preparation for the forthcoming season. Click here to check out Team Columbia's new colours

Jonny's New Kit

Saxo Bank pro Jonny Bellis has also been busy putting the final touches to his training for the forthcoming season. Check out their site here

Youth Tour on TV

The 2008 Youth Tour will be screened tomorrow, Wednesday January 14 and Thursday January 15 at the following times:

Wednesday January 14 on Sky Sports 2 at 6pm and on Sky Sports Extra at 9pm then on Sky Sports 3 at midnight and again at 10am on Thursday January 15. Sky TV guide here 

Photo L to R: Team Isle of Man riders Tim Kennaugh, Colum O'Shea and Chris Whorrall in action on stage three during the 2008 Youth Tour

January 12

Manx in the Mix at Revolution

GB riders Peter Kennaugh and Mark Christian limbered up for this week's World Cup in Beijing, China with some impressive rides at the latest round of the Revolution series at Manchester Velodrome. Barloworld's Geraint Thomas won the opening event, the Devil Scratch Race, Kennaugh was sixth with Christian seventh. Next up was the 10K Points Race, Olympic Bronze medalist Chris Newton (Rapha Condor) just got the verdict over Kennaugh with Christian 13th. Final event for the Elite riders was the 10K Scratch Race. Kennaugh placed third behind winner Ed Clancy (Landbouwkrediet) Christian was seventh.

Chris Nicholson is in second place overall in the Future Stars series after a night dominated with crashes, despite being involved in a crash himself, Nicholson finished fifth in both the 5K Scratch Race and Points Race, plus a seventh in the Six Lap Dash. Results

January 8

Manx Revolution

Jonny Bellis, Peter Kennaugh, Mark Christian, Chris Whorrall and Chris Nicholson are on the start list for this Saturday's Revolution at Manchester Velodrome. For Kennaugh and Christian it will be a final blast before they depart for next week's World Cup in Beijing where Kennaugh rides with Great Britain team mate Rob Hayles in the Madison and Christian who is on from after this week's Rotterdam 6 will partner Luke Rowe in 100% ME colours More

January 7

British Duo Fade in Rotterdam

Mark Christian and Andrew Fenn were overwhelmed by the might of the Dutch on the final night of the UIV Rotterdam 6. Having rode brilliantly by holding onto the lead since the opening night the British duo lost the all important lap on closest rivals Ismaël Kip and Roy Pieters, other teams also managed to gained a lap on the British team which pushed Christian and Fenn down to fifth overall. More

January 6

Christian and Fenn Retain Lead in Rotterdam

Mark Christian and Andrew Fenn retained their overall lead on the penultimate evening of the Rotterdam 6 at the famous Ahoy Stadium. The on-form duo will have to be on guard on the final night on Wednesday as it will be the last chance for their rivals to go for the win

End to End on TV Tonight

The End to End classic will be televised on Sky 2 tonight, the one hour programme starts at 7pm.

January 5 

Christian and Fenn Still Lead 

Mark Christian and Andrew Fenn remain in the lead in the UIV Rotterdam 6 with two nights remaining, the British duo will have to dig deep however after Dutch riders Ismaël Kip and Roy Pieters gained a lap mid way through the Madison event. Christian and Fenn lead because they have a higher points total over their Dutch rivals. You can watch live coverage on the Rotterdam 6 website by clicking the screen on the right. View

January 4

Mark Christian Leads in Rotterdam

Mark Christian and Andrew Fenn remain in the lead after the second day of the Rotterdam 6. Riding in the five day UIV under 23 event that runs alongside the pro six day event, Christian who was called in at the last minute after Fenn's origional pertner Eric Rowsell took ill and Fenn gained a lap on the opening night on Saturday. On Sunday afternoon they finished fifth on the day but still hold on to the all important lap lead over their rivals. You can watch live coverage on the Rotterdam 6 website by clicking the screen on the right. Here

January 3

Cav Interview on Cyclingnews

The Cyclingnews.com website have an interesting and refreshing interview with Mark Cavendish, Cav talks about his forthcoming season, early goals, why he didn't ride the 2008 Paris-Roubaix and why he likes the Belgians so much! Read on

January 2

Britannia Back Commonwealth Stars

Douglas based Britannia International are to back four of the Isle of Man's leading sporting stars in the run up to the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Deli and the Youth Commonwealth Games that are to be held on the Isle of Man in 2011. Cyclists Mark Christian and Tim Kennaugh plus swimmers Olivia Rawlinson and Grant Hallsall attended a reception at Britannia International's Athol Street headquarters hosted by Managing Director Mark Beresford and Marketing Developer Nick Pledger. Also in attendance were Juliet Holt, Chairperson of the Commonwealth Games Association and Tonia Lushington, Secretary of the Commonwealth Games Association. The Isle of Man Cycling Association's Director of Racing Gary Hinds and Coach Mike Doyle were also present. Christian is a member of the British Cycling Academy and Kennaugh is on British Cycling's Olympic Development Programme.

Pictured L - R: Britannia International Marketing Developer Nick Nick Pledger, Mark Christian, Tim Kennaugh, Olivia Rawlinson, Grant Halsall and Managing Director Mark Beresford.

January 1

John Walls

Manx Road Club long serving member John Walls has sadly passed away. Jonny, who lived in Port Soderick then Castletown for most of his 86 years was a great character in Manx cycling circles, often recognised by his cycling attire that consisted of a knitted jumper,  trousers tucked into his socks and a race cap with the peak turned up Norman Wisdom style. It was Jonny who taught me, as a keen 14 year old Ballasalla cyclist, how to climb, he would often take me over the Colby, Sloc and Dalby climbs, sometimes in one ride!. There were many funny times with Jonny, but the one that sticks in my mind, be it true or Manx cycling folklore, was when his mother found his birth certificate only to discover that he was older than he actually believed he was, Jonny was said to be delighted about the discovery because it gave him a bigger advantage in the age related handicap in time trialing! Our thoughts go to John's family. Peter kennaugh

Jonny's funeral takes place at 2pm on Wednesday January 7 at St Mary's RC Church, Castletown followed by interment at Malew Churchyard. The photograph taken at the last running of the Castletown Kermesse in 2003 is Jonny, the oldest member  of the MRC with some of the youngest members

News Jan - May 2008 here 

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