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May 29

Local Duo in Swiss Tour

Manx Road Club riders Mark Christian and Chris Whorrall compete in GB colours in the tough Tour du Pays over the weekend. The race comences with a team time trial followed by three road stages and an individual time trial. The race can be followed here

May 27

Cheeky Cav!

Team High Road gave a lesson in sprinting in the coolest possible way on stage 17 of the Giro d'Italia today. With another long leadout by High Road's Bradley Wiggins who swung off to in the final kilometre handing over to André Greipel who would set up Cavedish for his third stage win, all the sprinters from rival teams waited for Cav to pounce only for the Manx man to repay Greipel for past lead outs in the best possible way by letting his German team mate take the win. More from Cycling News here.

Missed it on TV? Watch it on Sporza.be by clicking laatste kilometer

Photo: foto belga

May 26

Manx Team Perform Well in Sussex

Team Isle of Man - Microgaming riders performed well in the tough 75 mile Tour of Sussex on Sunday. Despite the forecast of heavy rain it turned out to be hot sunshine with a gentle breeze blowing in from the English Channel. The course, within metres of Beachy Head, consisted of 10 laps of a seven mile course that included a tough two kilometre climb.

Mark Christian was in the early break of eight riders that at one point built up a lead of over three minutes, but a second bunch of six, including series leaders Erick Rowsell (Corridori) Luke Rowe (Rapha Condor) and Tim Kennaugh (Isle of Man) formed a chase group. The race remained like this for a few laps until the two groups came together with two laps remaining. On the final lap Alaxander King (GWR) moved off the front by a handfull of seconds to begin with, but by the bottom of the hill with 2km remaining his lead had built to 24 seconds. Only Rowsell caught King before going on to take the win with King second and Rowe third. Christian came home in ninth, 45 seconds behind the winner, with Kennaugh in 10th at two minutes 54 seconds, having had to get off his bike with cramp within sight of the finish. One of the rides of the day came from Tom Black, who not renowned as a climber, came home in 12th. Colom O'Shea also gained national series points with a fine 20th place. Chris Whorrall had to pull out during the race due to illness. Photo: Manx riders Colom O'Shea leading Tom black. See more photos here Report, results and photo from British Cycling

Kennaugh on Form in Italy

Ben Swift and Peter Kennaugh finished an impressive fifth and 10th overall in the five day Giro Ciclistico Pesche Nettarine di Romagna. The British duo also featured in the Mountain's, Points and Young rider competitions. Website. Final GC here

Manx Riders Finish Ras

All team Isle of Man - Microgaming riders made it through the FBD Ras. Obviously the highlight being the stage win on the opening day by American rider Ken Hanson, who was riding as a guest rider. Former Ras winner Andrew Roche had a great ride on Friday coming home in fifth place after being in the stage long break. Warren Flynn finished 16th in the U23 competition. FBD Ras. Richard Allen has been reporting for iomtoday

Cav's Guardian

Mark Cavendish won his second stage of the Giro d'Italia last week and in doing so he doubled the number of Giro stages won by any British rider in the 99-year history of cycling's second biggest stage race.. the Guardian's Richard williams puts pen to paper. Have a read here

May 23

Second Giro Stage for Supercav

Mark Cavendish won stage 13 of the Giro d'Italia from Modena to Cittadella in convincing style today. Team High Road gave Cav the perfect leadout with Andre Griepel setting Cav up for the sprint in the final 500 metres

More on Team High Road

May 11

Whorrall Wins Roy Killey

Manx Road Club rider Chris Whorrall won the Roy Killey Memorial road race held in warm sunny conditions on Sunday. It was the on form Whorrall plus Tim Kennaugh, Greame Hatcher, Elliott Moore, Colum O'Shea and HSBC series leader Warren Flynn who broke clear on the final lap of the six lap 60 mile race. Early moves by Tom Black, Dave Taylor, Gavin Quayle, Mark Christian, plus earlier attempts from Whorrall, Kennaugh, Hatcher and Flynn came to nothing due to the flat nature of the course and an eager bunch, however, as tired legs set in the gaps began to appear leading to the leading six riders to break clear and just hold off the chasing pack. Hatcher finished second with Kennaugh third. Flynn was fourth, O'Shea fifth and a delighted Elliott Moore was sixth. Thomas Mazzone (TSP) won the B race from Russell Collister with Dave Bell in third. L to R: Tim Kennaugh, Chris Whorrall and Graeme Hatcher Results

May 9

Steve Joughin

Iomtoday's Richard Allen speaks to the 'Pocket Rocket' about his career and his impending book. The photo is Steve winning the 1987 Kellogs Pro Tour stage into Birmingham More from iomtoday

Check out some of Steve's results on the Champions Page

Ramsey Bakery 15

The Manx Road Club promote the Ramsey Bakery 15 mile time trial championships on Sunday week May 18. Entries please to Jim Cottier, 116 Friary Park, Ballabeg. More soon.

Lost Wheels

One of the Talent Team members lost their Mavic Cosmos wheels shod with Schwalbe tyres at the recent Youth Tour. Should anyone have any information please contact Ollie so the wheels can be returned to their owner

Roy Killey Road Race on Sunday

The Ellan Vannin CC promote this Sunday's Roy Killey Memorial Road Race, Signing on commences in the Jurby Parish Hall from 8.15 with a 9am start. The A race will be 60 miles and the B event will be held over 40 miles

May 8

Bellis Fourth in Italy

Jonny Bellis finished a brilliant fourth on the second stage of the Giro del Friuli Venezia Giulia today. More from Cycling News here

Sprint Triathlon

Manx Tri Club are holding a Sprint Triathlon in Peel on Sunday, May 18 at 9am. The event consists of a 750m pool swim, followed by a cycle ride of 23km and a run of 5.5 km. The entry form and maps of the run and bike courses can be found on the Manx Tri web site. The event is open to all, although competitors should be 15 years and over. There are prizes for the first three men and women, the first veteran male, the first veteran woman and the first youth. Those wishing to enter should do so by May 11.

Hatcher 16th in Ulster

Team Isle of Man rider Greame Hatcher finished 16th overall in the Tour of Ulster held over the Bank holiday weekend. Warren Flynn also competed and finished 54th. Report and results from Irish Cycling

May 5

Andrew Fenn Wins Youth Tour

Dolan RT rider Andrew Fenn was the overall winner of the Youth Tour. The Olympic Academy rider gained the upper hand with a lone victory on the tough 65 mile second stage after breaking clear on the penultimate lap of the 11 lap event. Second place went to Luke Rowe (Rapha Condor/ Recycling) who pushed Junior series leader Erick Rowsell (Team Corridori) into third on the final stage at Ramsey where Rowe won the bunch sprint, and all important time bonuses, after being away for most of the race with Alex Paton (Active Cycles).

Pictured l to r: Team IOM riders Tim Kennaugh Collum O'Shea and Chris Whorrall Photographs by Andy Whitehouse AMW Photography

Fourth overall was first year junior Alex King (GWR Team / Scott Wilson / Giant) and another first year junior Tim Kennaugh (Team Isle of Man) in fifth. Another GWR Team / Scott Wilson / Giant rider, Peter Dibben was sixth.

Sam Harrison (Wales) won the Youth A race from Simon Yates (BC North West) and Ben Dunn (BC East Midlands) was third. Hannah Barnes (East Midlands) won the Youth A girls competition from Welsh rider Ruby Millar and Lucy Garner Leicestershire RC was the top Youth B girls rider. John Dibben (BC South East) won the Youth B race from Jacob Reagan (Eastlands Velo) . Charlie Tanfield (Cleveland Whs) took the Youth C race in fine style from Billy Harding (East Bradford CC) with Daniel Fox (Solihull CC) in third and Megan Barker (Maindy Flyers) was leading girl.

Report, pictures, results and comments from British Cycling

May 3

Youth Tour

Results and photo's of the Youth Tour can be found here

May 2

Youth Tour Ready to Go

The Isle of Man Youth and Junior Tour commences tonight with a prologue time trial on Douglas promenade. Solihull CC rider Daniel Fox will lead the 200 plus field off at 7pm. The Juniors compete on a tough 100km course in the Peel area on Saturday morning with the Youth riders racing at Marown on Saturday afternoon. The event concludes with a Kermesse on Ramsey promenade where there will also be BMX racing.

The Junior race is the third counting round of the season long National Junior Road Series. All eyes will be on winner of round one Erick Rowsell and round two winner, the Isle of Man's Tim Kennaugh, other contenders include recent Junior Paris Roubaix winner Andrew Fenn, Tour of Worcester winner Luke Rowe plus star riders such as Mark Christian, Chris Whorrall, Dan McLay, George Atkins, Alex King and Andrew Williams. There is also the strong Dutch Sinnigebouw Wieler / Sleepwell Hotels Team to be considered as potential winners.

The Youth A event will be just as competitive with local rider Chris Nicholson plus Lewis Balyckli, Josh Papworth and Sam Harris being the ones to watch.

Youth Tour website

April 30

Mark Christian Wins 10

Mark Christian proved he is over his recent bug by producing the fastest time in the latest round of the Manx Telecom sponsored 10 League Results

Nico Shows his Talent in Europe

A Great Britain team that included Manx Road Club rider Chris Nicholson competed with great success in Europe last weekend. On Saturday they competed in the Wim Hendriks Trophy and on Sunday they raced in Roeselaire Kermesse. British Cycling has a full report here

April 29

Cav Wins Prologue

Mark Cavendish stormed around the 1.9 km Tour de Romandie prologue course in Geneva today. His time of 2:07.6 beat Liquigas riders Daniel Bennati (2:07.87), and Michael Albasini ( 2:08.19.) Cav starts Wednesday's first stage with the leader's jersey.

Tour de Romandie website and Video

Strange win for Cav

Team High Road's Mark Cavendish won the Profronde van Made on Sunday. The onimum type event consisted of a 60 minute criterium, a 30 minute time trial and a 20 minute elimination race. Cav won the time trial, Juan Antonio Flecha (Rabobank) won the Criterium, Flecha's team-mate Sebastian Langeveld was the last survivor in the elimination race. Overall, Cav took the title with Flecha second and Slipstream's Martyn Maaskant third.

April 28

Big Dave's Form Continues

Dave Taylor won Sunday's Melrose 25. The on form Manx Road Club rider recorded an impressive 57 minutes 39 seconds, some 23 seconds ahead of runner up Tristen Gell (MVW) Neil Bellhouse (MRC) was a further eight seconds behind in 58.10 for third. Laura Wasley (MVW) was first Woman in 1.06.30 and Jonathan Cregeen (MRC) first Youth with 1.08.53. Results

April 24

Big Dave Fastest

Dave Taylor was the fastest solo rider in round three of the Manx Telecom sponsored 10 League held on the Killane course. Big Dave clocked 23.07 but only five seconds behind was James Smettem and Paul Kneen who both recorded 23.12 with Warren Flynn a further second back. Fastest Woman was Laura Wasley with a time of 26.30. Tom Black was fastest Junior in 23.27. Andrew Cook and Ian Sharpe recorded the fastest time of the night on their tandem with a 21.57 Results

April 20

Tim Kennaugh Wins Sid Standard

Manx Sport Aid recipient Timmy Kennaugh (pictured left: photo Larry Hickmott) won the Sid Standard road race today. Kennaugh, one of the youngest riders in the race won the second round of the National Junior road series on his own some five seconds ahead of Glendene CC rider David Nichols with series leader Erick Rowsell (Team Corridori) finishing third. Rapha Condor rider Luke Rowe came home in fourth with Alex King (GWR) fifth and last weeks Junior Paris Roubaix winner Andrew Fenn (Dolan) sixth. Team Isle of Man's Chris Whorrall was seventh and Colum O'Shea 26th

Results, report and pictures from British Cycling's Larry Hickmott here

Nico Out of Luck in Belgium

Duke Marketing and Gubay recipient Chris Nicholson was out of luck when competing in Belgium over the weekend. On Saturday his sprocket stripped when he was in the lead group of the Youth Wim Hendricks Trophy in Belgium. The following day he crashed heavily on a patch of oil on a cobbled section of road.

April 19

Jonny's Great Form Continues

Jonny Bellis's proved yet again why he should be signed by a Pro Tour team with yet another great performance in the U23 UCI World Cup Series. After a top 10 finish in the Tour of Flanders and 13th in the Cote Picarde, the Manx Road Club rider finished an excellent sixth in the ZLM tour in Holland. Jonny is currently racking up the points to get more GB riders included in the World Championships in Italy later in the year. Results of the ZLM tour here

Word from the Peleton

Word from Coast on Saturday night is that Da Posse has a new team leader in the shape of James Smettem. The Manx Road Club flyer who finished 13th in the 2007 National Time trial championships (and is listed in the UCI rankings alongside Cav, Bellis and Kennaugh etc etc) finished third equell in round two of the Manx Telecom sponsored time trial series. Even big G is worried !!! Unfortunately, Peter Gage is in recovery mode at the moment, those eight hour rides in Spain are starting to take effect, even his wife Shirley is improving at a faster rate than Van Gager, so Shirl' gets the fast wheels for next Wednesday.

April 18

Youth Tour Marshals Required

Marshals are required for the Isle of Man Youth Tour which takes place from Friday May 2 to Sunday May 4. If you can spare a couple of hours on any of the days it would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Ian Brand on 842891

April 17

Manx Telecom 10

Round two of the Manx Telecom sponsored 10 league took place on the Ramsey course. Riders had to suffer a tough head wind on the return leg. Fastest on the night was junior rider Tim Kennaugh, he covered the course in a time of 22.42. Fastest woman competitor was Tim's cousin Natalie Arrowsmith , pictured left, in 26.10. Peter Gage was fastest Vet clocking 23.00 and Chris Nicholson was top youth with a time of 23.37 Results

Pete Gage Training Camp

Peter Gage is so worried about his current form that he has decided to go out to his house in Spain for some warm weather training. Peter is lookin for some like minded people to help him up the hills and lead him out for the sprints for the signs and bars. Pete is planning to go in TT week so if you fancy joining him give him a call or see him on the club run this Sunday

Club Run This Weekend

As there is a free week on the road racing calendar this Sunday there will be a club run departing the NSC gates at 9am. The run will include a cafe stop.

April 16

Cav Wins the Scheldeprijs...Again!

Video of the last kilometre, Cav's post race interview and that podium presentationcourtsey of Sporza.be here

Mark Cavendish won the 96th edition of the Scheldeprijs Vlaanderen after he pipped Sunday's Paris Roubaix winner Tom Boonen (Quick Step) at the line to win the event for the second year in succession. Last years win was brilliant, the way Cav came the long way round to beat Robbie McEwen but this year Cav eclipsed that as he started out joint favorite with the on-form Boonen so all the big sprinters would be watching Cav reducing his chances in the sprint. Cav, however did not disappoint as he beat Boonan into second with McEwen (Silence Lotto) taking third. More from Cycling News

Photo: High Road

April 15

Duathlon Update

Organisers have extended the closing date for the Duathlon to Sunday, 20 April. Please note the distance of the final run should be 2.8km not as previously stated. More

April 14

Word in the Peleton

Sources from within the peleton noted that Peter Gage was not quite over his cough...apparently he received a push up one of the hills on the Peel coast road (thanks for that snippet of information Bubbles!)...less than an hour later the phone rang again from another of my informants who claimed that Bubbles himself also received a helping hand up another of the climbs on the Tour of the West course from non other than eventual winner Mark Cavendish!

Cav Wins Road Champs

Team Highroad's Mark Cavendish won Sunday's Isle of Man road race championship. The Manx Road Club member sprinted clear from breakaway companion Andrew Roche (Pinarello RT) after the duo broke clear in the early stages of the 75 mile event held on the tough Tour of the West course in cold but sunny conditions.

It was Greame Hatcher (MVW) who took the initiative by breaking clear shortly after the start to build up a lead of over three minutes at one point. Warren Flynn (Obree Racing) was also in the action early on spending just over a lap in the company of Cavendish and Roche before he dropped back to the main bunch.

Meanwhile, in the 'B' race Adam Johnson (TSP) got the better of Jonathan Cregeen (MRC) in the two up sprint for the line with Greg Chambers (MRC) coming home in third spot. Eve O'Hare (MVW) won the women's championship

Behind Cav and Rochie all eyes were on who would get third place, two miles out it looked to be between Manx Road Club youngsters Chris Nicholson and Tim Kennaugh, but they were caught napping in the final mile with some gutsy riding by Aaron Livsey (EVCC) who bagged the bronze medal. Nicholson who did the ride of the race to come home in fourth place. Results, if I receive them!.

The race video is backed by a song called 'Free Road' and features EVCC cyclist Mark Lawrence on Lead, Rhythm and Bass Guitar, plus Drum Machine Programming, Stu Dunn, formerly of "Stinging with Bigness" on Keyboard and vocals, and Steve Parry who was also in "Stinging with Bigness" on Rythym Guitar. Mark came up with the chords and title, and Stu wrote the words. Give it a blast on the race video and check out some of the photos taken before and during the event by clicking on the Photo Gallery page.

Bellis on Form in Belgium

Academy rider Jonathan Bellis had a great ride by finishing 10th in the Tour of Flanders, one of the toughest events on the U23 UCI calendar.

April 11

Road Championships This Sunday

The Manx Viking Wheelers promote this Sunday's Isle of Man Road Race Championships over five laps of the tough Tour of the West course. Team High Road and World Madison Champion Mark Cavendish will start as favorite with Andrew Roche, junior rider Tim Kennaugh plus Graeme Hatcher also in with a shout. The B race will be over three laps. The Youth category should see Chris Nicholson as the likely winner, however riders such as Adam Johnson and Thomas Mazzone will be on his heels. On current form Jonathan Cregeen will be one to watch though. Signing on will be from 8.15am at the Peel swimming pool with racing at 9am. There will be a presentation at the pool afterwards. MRC.com will be there to video and photograph the event.

Updated Video

There is a more updated video of Sunday's EVCC Handicap road race on the Video Page

April 10

Manx Telecom 10 League

The popular Manx Telecom 10 League got underway on the Jurby course on Wednesday evening and there were some nice bits of kit on show too. One such bike was ridden by Gavin Quayle, it had some real trick bits on it including some £700 ceramic bearings in those £1300 wheels (according to the gossip in the Creg ny Baa afterwards!) Anyway I was sitting up on this damp hedge taking a few shots and chatting to some of the spectators when all of a sudden there was this almighty whoosh...'what the hell was that?' I asked...'Gavin Quayle' came the reply. I couldn't wait to get back to tell the lads and see what time he did thinking he could perhaps sneak a 21!..Alas, Doolze reckoned those ceramic things aren't what they are cracked up to be and the Laxey sprinter would prove to be right as Gav clocked a rather tame 24.02!...even Marty Warren went faster! Winner on the night was Mark Christian from Tim Kennaugh and Gianni Epifani in third. Results and there some pictures before, during and after the event on the Photo Gallery

April 9

Cycling Bring & Buy

There is a Bring and Buy sale at the Millenuim Hall, Crosby on Friday April 11. Doors open at 6pm for setting stalls up and open to the public at 7pm Refreshments will be available and all profits will be used to help maintain the future of manx cycling. Tables can be booked by telephoning Chris Corlett on 853325. Tables cost £5.00 each

April 8

Bookies Make Cav Favourite

Bookmakers Unibet have made Mark Cavendish one of the favourites for Wednesday's Ghent-Wevelgem classic. Links: Unibet Gent-Wevelgem

Banter Nights are Back!!

OK...You could be Marty Warren who had awesome power when he pushed down on the pedals during his sub 30 minute ride, or Neil Bellhouse who was in his 'top monty' on his PB ride only to be pipped by half a second by Juan Kinley, you could be Peter Gage who has a cold or Peter Gage, again, this time caught for two minutes by Big Dave!, you get the drift you have just done a stormer in the 10 and you want to brag about it!

Well now is your chance because cycling's 'retro double act' Marty and Bubbles are once again running their ever so popular 'Banter Nights!' after the Wednesday night 10's From 8.30pm (ish) at the Creg Ny Baa. Everyone is welcome for an orange or half a Guinness for a little bit of banter,fun and technology permitting, the results!. The 24 hr free hug shop will also be open for those that need consoling!

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April 6

EVCC Handicap...What a close Finish!

There was a very close finish to Sunday's Handicap Road Race held in very cold but dry conditions over four laps (36 miles) of the testing Bride course. The scratch group with riders such as Mark Cavendish, Chris Whorrall, Tim Kennaugh, Mark Christian and Graeme Hatcher failed to make contact to the well organised group that started three minutes ahead. There was long lead out by the 'Posse' train, who incidentally were missing their top sprinter, Peter Gage, due to a cold, resulting in a difficult prediction of who would take the win. In the end it came down to one of the closest sprints ever seen on Manx roads resulting in a split decision amongst the judges at the finish and after long deliberation giving the verdict to Juan Kinley (MRC) from team mate Neil Bellhouse in second with another Manx Road Club rider James Smettem in third. Eve O'Hare's (MVW) improvement continued with another plucky ride to finish top woman with an equally impressive ride from first Youth rider Jonathan Cregeen (MRC)

Post race quote: Immediately after the hectic bunch sprint that would have suited Cav down to the ground, race reporter 'Bubbles' asked Neil Bellhouse 'What gear were you on there (the sprint finish).........Top monty' replied a delighted Bellhouse! Results

Photo Gallery with a couple grainy shots taken from the video of that close sprint, plus the race Video with post race chat. Check out the photos, who do you think won, it's a close call. Have your say on the Poll

What No Flanders??

Yes I know, you have just got out of the bath after thawing out after this mornings race, sat in front of the box with your recovery drink to watch the Tour of Flanders only to see motorbikes on your screen....Don't worry, while you are waiting for a report on this mornings race you can watch Flanders live on Eurosport.com

April 4

Handicap RR on Sunday

The EVCC organise this Sunday's handicap road race. The event is over four laps (36 miles) . Signing on is at Ayre United football club from 8.15 am for a 9am start. Start Sheet

April 3

Cav Wins De Panne...Again!

Team High Road's Mark Cavendish again dominated the bunch sprint by winning the penultimate stage of the De Panne earlier today. Cav got his wheel ahead of Italian fastman Francesco Chicchi (Liquigas) and Slovac rider Borut Bozic (Cycle Collstrop) in third
Barloworld's Enrico Gasparotto remains in the overall lead going into this afternoon's final 13.7km time trial

April 2

Cav Wins De Panne!

Man on form Mark Cavendish won the stage two sprint of the Driedaagse De Panne by two clear bike lengths. The Madison world champion survived what commentators described as a wild and hectic sprint after the 228kms from Zottegem - Koksijde. They said the Team High Road sprinter came out of nowhere to beat the peloton with Francesco Chichi (Liquigas) finishing second just ahead of Sébastien Chavanel (Française des Jeux) . Cycling News has a report with quotes and pictures.

March 31

Cavendish Champion Again!!

Mark Cavendish and his Madison partner Bradley Wiggins rode a truly spectacular race to clinch the World Madison title at the World Track Championships in front of a packed home crowd at Manchester Velodrome on Saturday. The Team High Road duo looked to be marked out of contention by many of the teams taking part as one after another of the leading teams gained laps it looked as if the Brits were going to miss out despite their brave efforts to break clear. Cav and Wiggins, however, had one shot left, they broke clear with a mere 25 laps remaining and forged ahead picking up valuable sprint points on the way before they finally gained that all important lap and put the GB duo in the lead. The German team put a spanner in the works in the final 20 laps and could have mathematically won if they took the final sprint and the British duo failed to score but Cav and Wiggins had everything under control and gave Team GB another world title in what was an amazing week for British Cycling. Picture British Cycling

Race report and pictures from British Cycling IOM Newspaper's Richard Allen captures the moment in his own style here

Mark Christian Third in Junior Series Opener

Manx Road Club rider Mark Christian, pictured left, rode strongly over the two day, three stage Martyn Ashfield road race in Abergavenny, Wales on Saturday and Sunday. Stage one was a mostly uphill two mile time trial followed by a 60 mile road stage in the afternoon the National Junior Road Series event concluded with a 70 mile road stage on Sunday morning. Taking part in Team Isle of Man colours were Christian, Tim Kennaugh, Chris Whorrall, Scott Flynn, Colom O'Shea and Tom Black.

Stage one was won by National time trial champion Erick Rowsell (Team Corridori) from Christian in second with Andrew Fenn (Dolan) third. Kennaugh came home in ninth, Whorrall 24th, Flynn 42nd, O'Shea 51st and Black 61st.

Stage two was held in what can only be described as atrocious conditions with strong winds, heavy rain and hail throughout the duration of the race. Tom Walker (Torq-Colnago) and Peter Dibben (Team GWR) broke clear on the final lap to build up a maximum lead of 1 minute 53 seconds but a hard chase by the lead group of 19 riders brought this gap down to just a handful of seconds at the line with Walker taking victory. The Manx riders finished in the lead group and were given the same time. O'Shea and Black suffered early on and were forced to retire.

The final stage would prove to be a tough affair with the field splitting into many small groups. Luke Rowe (Rapha Condor) won the stage after he broke clear from Rowsell and Christian on the final climb, Kennaugh was next home in 16th and Whorrall in 19th and Flynn one place behind in 20th. Overall Rowsell won with Rowe in second and Christian third. Kennaugh was 12th, Whorrall 17th and Flynn 21st

Report results and pictures from British Cycling's Richard Robotham. Video and Photo Gallery by manxroadclub.com

Big Dave Clinches Fletcher Trophy

Dave Taylor put his time trialing skills and recent Spanish training camp training to good use by taking victory in the local Fletcher Trophy 25 mile time trial on Sunday in a time of 1 hour 5 minutes 28 seconds. Andrew Cook (MWV) was second in 1.06.20 with Peter Gage (MRC) third in 1.07.28. james Smettan, Trevor Kirkwood and Neil Bellhouse (all MRC) filled the next three places. Top woman was Eve O'hare (MVW) Results

March 25

Track Worlds This week

The world track championships take place at Manchester Velodrome this week. There will be extensive coverage on BBC2, BBC interactive and Eurosport, event and TV schedule here. Mark Cavendish looks forward to the championships in an interview with British Cycling

March 24

Gorey Concludes...Kennaugh second on Stage Fifth Overall

Team Isle of Man's Tim Kennaugh finished second on the final stage of the Gorey three day in Ireland, the 16 year old finished in fifth place overall. The stage was won by Laurence Roche, brother of Tour, Giro and World road race winner Stephen, after he and Kennaugh clipped off the front in the closing stages of the race. The bunch were only nine seconds behind with Scott Flynn and Peter Gage finishing in 11th and 12th. So overall it was Kennaugh in fifth, Colm O'Shea 18th and Gage 20th. Kennaugh was third in the Points competition and TIOM were third in the Team Competition. Results Photos

March 23

Gorey Latest...Tough Day for Team Isle of Man

Stage three of the Gorey stage race would prove to be a tough day in Ireland for the Manx riders. Tim kennaugh came home in 13th place some 13 seconds behind stage winner Lenister rider Colm Bracken. Peter Gage (25th) and Scott Flynn (26th) were at the head of the main bunch that came in a further three minutes 41 seconds behind, also making the top 30 was Steve 'Bubbles' Williams. Overall Kennaugh is now in sixth, Colm O'Shea 18th, Peter Gage 20th Results Photos

Girls Also Impress

The Isle of Man womens team are also competing in Gorey. They start ahead of their male counterparts and when caught gain valuable experience by riding with a 150 plus rider bunch. After stage three Laura Wasley is 118th, Natalie Arrowsmith 119th, Eve O'Hare 121st and Caroline O'Neill 124th Results Photos

Gorey Latest

Team Isle of Man's Colum O'Shea is up to third place overall after finishing 11th in Sunday mornings four mile individual time trial. Other notable rides came from Tim Kennaugh (ninth) and Peter Gage (21st) Overall O'Shea is third, Gage fifth, Kennaugh, after his 30 second time penalty from the opening stage is12th and Scott Flynn 13th. The Manx team remain second in the team classification. The race continues today with a mere 60 mile road stage. Results

March 22

Gorey Latest...Gage Fifth on Opening Stage

Manx Road Club's Peter Gage was the highest place Manx rider on the opening stage of the Gorey Three Day in Ireland, the Posse member finished fifth in the sprint for the line, Tim Kennaugh was 10th, Colum O'Shea 11th and Scott Flynn 14th. A break of 17 riders broke clear to finish almost two minutes ahead of the bunch. The IOM team is second in the Team Competition. On Sunday there is a four mile time trial followed by a road stage, the race concludes on Monday with another road stage. Results Photos 1 Photos 2

March 21

Cav and Bellis Top Sports Awards

Mark Cavendish and Jonathan Bellis achieved the top prizes in their respective classes at Isle of Man Sports Awards in front of a packed hall at the impressive Villa Marina on Thursday evening. Cav jointly won the Sportsman of the Year award with world enduro motorcyclist David Knight. They both took their sports by storm on the world stage during 2007. Bellis clinched the U21 award after his brilliant ride in last years U23 World road race championship ride where he took the bronze medal, the Olympic academy rider is also a double European champion on the track. Peter Kennaugh snr. also picked up the Coach award.

Isle of Man Newspapers John Watterson and Richard Allen interview David Knight, Mark Cavendish and Peter Kennaugh here

Manx Radio's Tim Glover review of the Sports Award evening here

Sports Award Winners:

Sportsman of the Year - sponsored by Isle of Man Bank
Mark Cavendish
David Knight (motorcycling - Enduro)

Sportswoman of the Year - sponsored by Isle of Man Bank

Zoe Gillings (snowboardcross)

Under 21 Sportsman of the Year - sponsored by Manx Radio
Jonathan Bellis

Under 21 Sportsman of the Year - sponsored by Britannia
Shelley Kennish (crown green bowling)

Ambassador of the Year - sponsored by the Department of Tourism and Leisure
James Toseland (motorcycling)

Disability award - sponsored by Euromanx
Lawrence Dyer (running)

Clubman/official of the Year - sponsored by Mylchreests
Mike Kennish (swimming)

Coach of the Year - sponsored by AON
Peter Kennaugh Snr.

Team of the Year - sponsored by Isle of Man Newspapers
Island men's and women's hockey teams

Large Field for Gorey 3 Day

A total of 186 riders will start the opening stage of the Bertoni sponsored Gorey 3 Day on Easter Saturday. The race consists of three road stages and an individual time trial. There will be a strong Isle of Man presence with several club riders competing plus the first off Island outing for the newly launched Team Isle of Man Junior and women's team

Rochie in Girvan

Andrew Roche (Pinarello RT) is competing in the tough Girvan 3 Day stage race in Scotland. Website

Tour de France Teams Announced

Organisers of the Tour de France have named 20 teams for this years Tour. Amaury Sport Organisation have as expected left out the Astana team. Team High Road are invited as is the British registered team Barloworld. Slipstream also make the cut.

Invited teams are: Agritubel, Ag2r-La Mondiale, Bouygues Telecom, Cofidis, Crédit Agricole, Française des Jeux (all French).Quick Step and Silence-Lotto from Belgium. Germany's Gerolsteiner and Milram, Spanish teams Caisse d' Epargne, Euskaltel and Saunier Duval. Italy have two teams in the shape of Lampre and Liquigas and Slipstream and Team High Road (USA) ride. CSC (Denmark), Barloworld (GB) and the Dutch Rabobank team will also take part

March 18

Cav Third in Tirreno finale

Team High Road's Mark Cavendish finished third in the final stage of the 43rd Tirreno-Adriatico, Italian Francesco Chicchi (Liquigas) won the stage. Fabian Cancellara (CSC) took the overall victory. More from Cyclingnews

March 16

Mark Christian Takes Tour of the Middle

Manx Road Club rider Mark Christian won Sunday's Tour of the Middle road race, the opening round of the HSBC sponsored road series. Christian made his race winning move with three laps remaining by taking a flyer from the back of the leading break then braving the strong north easterly winds on his own to take a well deserved win. Behind Pinerello riders Andrew Roche and Tim Kennaugh were looking strong on the hills as was Chris Whorrall (MRC) and Warren Flynn (MVW). With Christian safely over the line it was Flynn who took the sprint for second from Whorrall, Roche and Kennaugh. Natalie Arrowsmith (MRC) won the ladies race and Adam Johnson was the winner of the B race. Results

Rider Comments:

Mark Christian on his race winning move: It was on the hill with three laps to go in the wind near the start finish area, I laid off the back and and attacked and got the gap. I felt good and had three gels so I was ok

First rider to attack and first rider to get dropped! Marty Warren: I just hope I come down with something tomorrow so I can explain my poor form today!

Photos of today's race are now up loaded on the Photo Gallery and a short video on the all new Video Page

March 15

Bright Future for Team Isle of Man

The official launch of Team Isle of Man, the Manx national cycling team, took place on Saturday at the Mount Murray Hotel and Country Club. Director of Racing Gary Hinds gave the audience, that included team members and sponsors, an outline of TIOM's goals and objectives over the coming years with particular emphasis on the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

TIOM is sponsored by Microgaming the company that released the first true online casino software over a decade ago, the team is also backed by High 5 who produce energy and recovery drinks plus Terry Dolan world famous for their track and road frames.

Above: Team IOM pose with their team car from Elite Car Sales

Ladies Team: Natalie Arrowsmith, Caroline O'Neill, Laura Wasley and Eve O'Hare

The team car is supplied by Steve Williams of Elite Car Sales, Steve has provided a Ford Mondeo estate with bike rack, the car will be a great advertising board for Team Isle of Man and it's sponsors as it travels around the country competing at high profile cycling events. Team launch pictures can be viewed on the Photo Gallery

March 14

Good Entry for Tour of Middle

46 riders have entered this Sunday's Tour of the Middle. Just about all the big hitters will line up for nine laps of the tough Stuggadhoo circuit. The B event will cover six laps of the same course. The event HQ is at Mount Murray with signing on commencing at 8.15am for a 9am race start. There will be a presentation of the HSBC series leaders jersey back at Mount Murray after the event. Start Sheet

March 13

Team Isle of Man

Microgaming are to sponsor Team Isle of Man. The three year deal will take the Manx cycling team up to the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India. There will be a presentation at the Mount Murray Hotel this Saturday at noon. Everybody is asked to attend. Refreshments will be available

March 10

Ramsey Bakery Handicap Video

There are more photos from Sunday's race on the new Photo Gallery page and there is some brief Video Footage. More pictures from Mike Quayle Photosport

Bikeline Two Day

Andrew Roche, Warren Flynn, Greame Hatcher and Robert Dooley competed in the opening round of the Premier Calendar series, the Bikeline Two Day. After three stages held over two days Rochie was the highest placed Isle of Man finisher in 34th overall. Dean Downing (Rapha Condor / Recycling) won overall. Results, reports and pictures from British Cycling

March 9

Whorrall Powers to Win

The Manx Road Club's Chris Whorrall (pictured left) powered to victory in the Ramsey Bakery Handicap Road Race on Sunday. Starting in the scratch group Whorrall was clearly one of the strongest riders in the race and picked his moment to jump clear perfectly going through the last corner approaching the final kilometre before the line. The Sport Aid recipient finished some seven seconds clear of the bunch. Second place was taken by comeback man Marty Warren (MVW) just ahead of Colum O'Shea (MVW) in third with Chris Nicholson (MRC), Tim Kennaugh (MRC) and James Smettem (MRC) who were fourth, fifth and sixth respectfully. First Youth rider home was Nicholson with Natalie Arrowsmith (MRC) first lady home in 17th. The Manx Road Club would like to thank all marshals,officials and Anne Cottier for her catering duties Results

Photos by Mike Quayle Photosport

Rider Comments

Winner, Chris Whorrall: Last lap it all came together, it went mad down the back straight, Tim (Kennaugh) Mark (Christian) and a few others going away then it all came together again then Mark went again and it came back together then I attacked through Summerhill (the last corner) and managed to stay away

Second, Marty Warren: I felt so strong on my new bike, I just could feel the power when I pushed down on the pedals

March 8

Team Isle of Man at Bikeline

Andrew Roche is the highest placed Manx rider in the Bikeline Two Day, the opening round of the Premier Calendar series. Rapha Condor's Dean Downing leads overall. Results and pictures from British Cycling

Ramsey Bakery Handicap

The Ramsey Bakery Handicap start sheet can be found here. Signing on is from 8am in the Jurby Parish Hall with the first group away at 9am. Anyone not on the start sheet who wishes to ride please contact Jim Cottier on 823974 as soon as possible

Cav Fourth in Vlaanderen

Mark Cavendish finished fourth on the opening stage of the Three Days of West Vlaanderen. Two breakaway riders were caught in the closing kilometres, however a big crash leading up to the sprint disrupted the momentum for the big guns, Yauheni Hutarovich managed to exploit the situation and jump away only Swiss rider Aurélien Clerc managed to jump past the Française des Jeux rider in the final metres to take the win

March 7

Ramsey Bakery Handicap

There has been a good entry for the Ramsey Bakery sponsored event. Anyone not yet entered please contact Jim Cottier on 823974 as soon as possible. The start sheet will be posted on Saturday

Three days of West Vlaanderen for Cav

After his withdrawal from Paris Nice due to the political row between the UCI and ASO, Mark Cavendish now competes in the The Three Days of West Vlaanderen. Despite the few bergs on the route the race often favours the sprinters. The race comences today

Manx Road Club Train 'Gage' it Right in Spain!

Having decided to pull out of Paris Nice at the last minute the Manx Road Club pro team decided to head to Mercia in Spain for a week of intensive training and hill work to fine tune their form for the all important Ramsey Bakery Handicap this coming Sunday. Their last race came down to a sprint, did the Road Club get their man to the front, our reporter in Spain has more...

Last Sunday morning, the Manx Road Club endurance squad joined around 60 local riders in the area of Murcia, Spain. The roll out started in a town called Pillar where a three mile drag settled everyone down and in this particular case the Road Club lads were dictating the pace whilst the Spanish watched with an evil eye.

An early break by Big Dave and a local rider at one stage had over 30secs on the chasing pack. A short steep climb followed by a fast run around the enormous lake brought the group back together. Such was the pace, the main group now numbered around 20 riders. A 10 mile stretch of flat road running next to the waterway followed, prompted Trevor Kirkwood to get away with a couple of the Spaniards only to be eventually caught on the next tiring drag. The Road club guys had regrouped and it was James Smetten that took over the pace making on the next long drive attempting to keep the Spanish at bay, Big Dave clipped onto a climbers wheel with three miles to go and produced a small gap, once on the long run in to the finish, Dave started the lead out followed by the Road club train, the final sprint was hotly contested so we are still waiting for confirmation of birthday boy Pete Gage taking the win as the photo finish takes three weeks to develop!

Pictured left to right: lead out man and kilo rider Dave Taylor, prologue specialist James Smetten, feared sprinter Peter Gage, climbing specialists Peter Doyle and Trevor Kirkwood plus 'Eagle of the Mountains' Neil Bellhouse

March 3

Ramsey Bakery Handicap

The Manx Road Club promote the Ramsey Bakery Handicap Road Race this coming Sunday over four laps (32 miles) of the Jurby - Cronk - Summerhill - Beehive course. Signing on is at the Jurby Parish Hall from 8am with a 9am start. Entries, on a TLI entry form, Senior TLI £10, Junior £7 and Youth (14 years and over) £5. Non TLI members add £4 for a day membership. Please send entries to Jim Cottier, 116 Friary Park, Ballabeg by Thursday March 6. Marshals are required, please contact Jim Cottier on 823974

March 2

Cavendish and Kennaugh Win National Madison

Mark Cavendish and Peter Kennaugh teamed up to win the National Madison Championship on Sunday at Manchester Velodrome. Riding in Team High Road colours the Manx Road Club duo finished two laps ahead of Jonathan Bellis and ODP rider Andy Fenn who took the silver medal. Bronze went to 100%ME riders Steven Burke and Alex Dowsett who finished a further lap behind.

Of the six riders stood on the winners podium half were Manx! Further evidence of the strong debth in field the Isle of Man now has in track racing was shown in Chris Whorrall (with Dan McLay) and Mark Christian (with Erik Rowsell) who finished fifth and eighth respectfully.

Pictured left: Peter Kennaugh slings in Mark Cavendish photo courtesy of British Cycling's Larry Hickmott

Full report and pictures from British Cycling

February 29

Try a Duathlon

The Manx Tri Club are promoting a duathlon at Mooragh Park, Ramsey on Thursday April 24. The Looneys of Ramsey sponsored event commences at 6.30pm and will consist of a 4.8km run, 20km cycle and a 2.4km run. Closing date for entries is Monday April 14. Entry forms and course maps can be viewed on the Manx Tri Club website. Anyone wishing to marshal should contact June Collister

Richard Allen Chats to Academy Duo

Cycling reporter Richard Allen caught up with Great Britain stars Jonathan Bellis and Peter Kennaugh who were back home before their move to Italy...Same bikes, same kit but contrasting hair!. More

Road Race Series

HSBC sponsor this year's road race series. Counting events are March 16, Tour of the Middle; April 13, Tour of the West; May 11, Roy Killey RR; June 8, Tour of the North; July 6, Teare Trophy; July 20, Fred Kelly RR and August 10, John Hamer RR. An entry form can be downloaded here

February 28

Strong Manx Challenge in National Madison Championship

Out of 24 riders taking part in Sunday's National Madison final, five will be Manx! Mark Cavendish, Jonny Bellis, Peter Kennaugh, Mark Christian and Chris Whorrall (all Manx Road Club) will compete for the National Champion jersey and medal at Manchester Velodrome. Favourite for the title will be Team High Road's Mark Cavendish and Bradley Wiggins with Bellis and Kennaugh, who will be competing in Isle of Man colours, also in with a medal shout. Mark Christian teams up with ODP team mate Erik Rowsell and Whorrall rides with Daniel McLay.

Soens on Saturday

Manx Road Club riders Mark Christian, Tom Black, Chris Whorrall and Chris Nicholson plus Colum O'Shea (MVW) compete in Saturday's Eddy Soens Memorial at Aintree, Liverpool. Start Sheet

February 27

Elite Vehicles 25 Mile TT League

Already riding the Manx Telecom 10 League then how about stepping up to the Elite Vehicles 25 League? There are four events with the best three to count towards the series. The four counting events are the Fletcher Trophy (March 30) Melrose 25 (April 25) Penrice 25 (May 29) and the Rob Rohrer Memorial 25 (June 29) Entry for the series is £40 for TLI members (£44 non members) £28 for Juniors (£32 non members) and £20 for Youth riders (£24 non members)

Please send your entries to Steve Williams, 19 Majestic Drive, Onchan no later than March 16. Entry and information forms are also available form Eurocycles, Bikestyle, Looney's of Ramsey, Erin Stores and Simpson's of Peel

February 26

Manx Telecom 10 League

The Manx Telecom 10 League entry forms are now available in Bikestyle and Eurocycles or can be downloaded. Please read the information on the form and remember riders must be paid up members of a Manx cycling club

February 22

Cavendish Fifth in Rain

Mark Cavendish came home in fifth place on a very wet stage four of the Tour of California. The overall remains the same. Results, reports and pictures here

February 21

Final Rev on Saturday

The final race of this winter's Revolution series takes place this Saturday at Manchester Velodrome. The event will feature the Isaac Galvez memorial madison. Galvez was tragically killed in an accident at the 2006 Ghent Six. Local interest will be with Jonathan Bellis and Peter Kennaugh who are expected to team up in Isle of Man colours, Mark Christian, pictured left, rides with fellow ODP rider Erick Rowsell. With names such as Belgian Madison champions Iljo Keisse and Kenny de Kettle, Dutch and European Madison champions Peter Schep and Jens Mouris plus former World champion Rob Hayles who rides with Great Britain team mate and former World Junior Scratch champion Geriant Thomas, it should result in some competitive racing. The Future Stars series features Manx Road Club duo Chris Whorrall and Chris Nicholson, whilst Whorrall looks safe in second place Nicholson could still 'nick' a top six finish overall.

Tour of California Hits the Hills

Stage three to the Tour of California saw the riders climb no less than five King of the Hills. In the end two riders broke clear with Rabobank's Robert Cesink taking the victory from Levi Leipheimer (Astana) Mark Cavendish came home in the main bunch in 106th place. Overall it is Leipheimer who leads with British rider David Millar (Team Slipstream) in fourth. More

February 20

Manx Road Club Duo at Newport

Olympic Development and Manx Sport Aid riders Mark Christian and Chris Whorrall, pictured left, recently took part in a training camp at Newport with members of the Academy, ODP and invited Talent Team riders. British Cycling were there to see how they coped! More

Cav Fourth

Team High Road's Mark Cavendish went for a long one to lead out German team mate Gerald Ciolek in the sprint on stage two of the Tour of California only to be caught just metres before the line and end up fourth. Tom Boonen took the stage with Cipolinni third. Watch the final sprint here

February 19

Manx Telecom Ten League

It's that time of year again...The popular Manx Telecom 10 mile time trial league commences on Wednesday April 9. For 2008 the maximum number of entries has been raised to 200. Entry forms will be available from Tuesday February 26 at the following outlets. Erin Stores, Station Road, Port Erin; Simpsons Hardware Store, Michael Street, Peel; Looneys of Ramsey, Parliament Street, Ramsey; Eurocycles, Victoria Road, Douglas and Bikestyle, Bucks Road , Douglas. Entries for the series cost £35 for seniors and £20 for Juniors

Manx Road Club History

The Manx Road Club archive department are currently updating the history section of their website. There is also a section about the highlights of International Cycling Week written by Ken Matthews, Stuart Slack and John Wilkinson. Check it out here

Cav Out of Luck in Californa

Record crowds were on-hand for Stage one of the Amgen Tour of California to watch the world’s top cyclists travel over some of California’s most scenic roads from Sausalito to Santa Rosa. Juan Jose Haedo (ARG), of Team CSC, sprinted to an impressive win, his fifth stage win in the Amgen Tour of California to date, ahead of Gerald Ciolek (GER), of High Road, and Heinrich Haussler (GER) of Gerolsteiner in third. Fabian Cancellara retained his overall lead. Mark Cavendish missed the vital move that split the peleton in half over the hills, Cav did score in the Points competition and is now seventh overall. Watch the stage highlights here

February 17

Cav Impresses in California

Mark Cavendish finished an inpressive eighth in the Prologue time trial in the Tour of California. Fabian Cancellara won the stage. More Watch Mario Cipollini's comeback ride in the prologue here

Seventh in Denmark

The 100%ME team of Jonathan Bellis and Peter Kennaugh finished seventh in the Madison final at the World Cup in Denmark. The Great Britain team of Geriant Thomas and Rob Hayles finished 10th. Results

Bonus Ball

Manx Road Club life member Dot Kennaugh won Saturday's Bonus Ball

Good Turnout Despite Cold Conditions

The very cold tempatures (34C) failed to chill the numbers for Sunday's club run. Two groups took in the lanes south before heading up the slopes if Injerbrek where the fast boys went north before returning home via Ramsey and Maghold. The more sedate group went to Kirk Michael then along the coast road followed by a welcome brew at St Johns

February 15

Brits Invade Denmark

Great Britain sends a team of 20 riders to the final round of the UCI World Cup this weekend in Denmark. Local riders Jonathan Bellis and Peter Kennaugh compete in the Madison on Sunday to try and cement GB's qualification for the Beijing Olympic Games. The World Cup commences today and concludes on Sunday. Follow the results here

Tour of California Starts Sunday

The third Tour of California kicks of this Sunday, all the top teams will be there including High Road's Mark Cavendish. The event has all the information you need to follow the race. Website

Race Calendar

The impressive IOMCA race calendar is now available in the local bike shops priced at just £3

February 14

Youth Tour

This years Youth Tour takes place from Friday May 2 to Sunday May 4. Marshal co-ordinator Ian Brand would like all cycling clubs on the Island to provide 10 or more marshals. It is a great way to see and be part of the action. The Tour commences on Douglas promenade on Friday evening, Saturday morning the Juniors race around the Island Games course near Peel followed by Youth racing around Ellerslie. There is a new course at Ramsey on Sunday where the final stage of the Youth Tour will run in conjunction with BMX racing!

To offer your help as a Youth Tour marshal or further enquiries please contact Ian 842891 or email

Valentines Day

So you can go out and play on Sunday morning don't forget to buy some flowers or chocolates for your better half!

February 12

Kennaugh and Bellis Feature in British Cycling Interview

After the success of Bellis and Kennaugh on the boards this winter British Cycling's Larry Hickmott has an indebth report and interview with Peter Kennaugh Read it here

February 9

Talent Team Visit

The British Talent Team are on the Island for four days of intensive training. A small selection of local 'talent' will be joining them during the week to gain first hand experience should they themselves become members in the future. There will be a mixture of road rides, roller sessions and workshops during the week. On Sunday the Talent riders will join the Team IOM squad ride taking in the Colby and Tholt-y-will climbs

Pete's Balls

Posse member Pete Doyle will be getting the drinks in after winning Saturday's Bonus Ball

February 7

Cyclists Nominated for Sports Awards

Cyclists have once again figured highly in the nominations for the Manx Sports Awards. In the Sportsman category Jonny Bellis, Mark Cavendish and Peter Kennaugh are nominated. Bellis and Kennaugh are also in the frame for the Under 21 award. Cavendish is also nominated for the Ambassador award. Guy Adamson is up for the Disability award, Mike Doyle and Peter Kennaugh snr have been nominated for the Coach award and Gary Hinds for the Clubman/Official award. The Island Games cycling team are also nominated in the Team award. The full list of nominees are

Sportsman: Jonny Bellis (Cycling), Mark Cavendish (Cycling), Conor Cummins (Motorcycling), Peter Kennaugh (Cycling), Alex Lloyd (Motor Racing), David Knight (Motorcycling) and Dave Molyneux (Motorcycling).

Sportswoman: Helen Bannan (Kick Boxing), Emma Dooley (Judo), Zoe Gillings (Snowboarding), Olivia Rawlinson (Swimming) and Lara Ward (Shooting)

Team: Island Games Cycling, Isle of Man Hockey, Isle of Man Special Olympics, Isle of Man Ladies Squash, Junior Girls Crown Green Bowling and Manx Harriers Cross-Country.

Isle of Man Ambassador: Mark Cavendish (Cycling), Zoe Gillings (Snowboarding), Mark Higgins (Rallying), Alex Lloyd (Motor Racing), David Knight (Motorcycling), James Toseland (Motorcycling)

Disability: Guy Adamson (Special Olympian), Lawrence Dyer (Special Olympian), Rusty Kneale-Barrow (Archery)
Karl Monaghan (Special Olympian)

Coach: Gary Crease (Squash), Mike Doyle (Cycling), Matt Dyson (Hockey), Peter Kennaugh Senior (Cycling), Di Shimmell (Athletics) and Nick Workman (Gymnastics)

Clubman/ Official: Michael Boulton (Football), Les Callow (Squash), Dicky Gale (Football), Gary Hinds (Cycling), Bridget Kaneen (Athletics) and Mike Kennish (Swimming)

Under 21 Male: Jonny Bellis (Cycling), Josh Green (Badminton), Grant Halsall (Swimming), Billy Harris (Tennis), Peter Kennaugh (Cycling), Jamie McCanney (Motorcycling) and Alex Rockwell (Motorcycling)

Undere 21 Female: Gemma Astin (Athletics), Sarah Astin (Athletics), Olivia Curran (Gymnastics), Shelley Kennish (Bowling), Olivia Rawlinson (Swimming) and Lauren Whelan (Athletics)

February 6

Dont Try This At Home!

Imagine riding down hill at 170kph then crashing! have a look here

February 5

Manx Duo Dominate

Jonathan Bellis pictured left and Peter Kennaugh dominated the final night of racing in Copenhagen in the best possible way by lapping the field and claiming the overall prize in the Pro UIV competition. Results and overall UIV website here

Paco's Leaving Doo

After years of talking about it he's finally done it!...Paco is off to Canada. Tony Paxton has his leaving bash at the Whitehouse in Peel on Saturday February 16 from 8pm. Let's give him a good send off and join him for a beer

February 4

British Duo Fourth on Day Five

GB riders Jonathan Bellis and Peter Kennaugh finished fourth on day five of the Copenhagen Pro UIV Six. Winners on the night were Samuele Marzoli from Italy and American rider Jackie Simes. The Manx Sport Aid recipients continue as race leaders going into the final night on Tuesday. Results Day five and Overall

February 3

Another Stage Win in Denmark

Bellis and Kennaugh notched up another win in Copenhagen to strengthen their overall lead. more

February 2

Bellis and Kennaugh Continue to Dominate

Sport Aid recipients Jonathan Bellis and Peter Kennaugh defended their overnight lead in the best possible way by attacking of the front and gaining a lap over the rest of the field on day three of the Copenhagen Six. They also strengthened their points tally by winning a total of 20 points, this will strengthen their position should any other teams claw back laps on the Great Britain duo. Day three results and link to overall here

Bonus Ball

David Cavendish won Saturday's Bonus Ball

February 1

Brits Lead in Denmark

Great Britain riders Jonathan Bellis and Peter Kennaugh laed the Pro UIV Copenhagen Six after day two. The Manx Sport Aid recipients gained a lap with Danish riders Thomas Kristiansen and Thomas Riber-Selleburg which moved the Manx duo up from fourth to first overall. Overall here

Shocking Decision By Giro Organisers

Tour of Italy organisers have left Team High Road without a ride in this years Giro. With one place to be confirmed at a later date there is a slim chance that Cav's team could be included, but the news has been seen by many as a huge knock for the team and it's ethical stance

Good Turnout Despite the Blizzard!

There was a good turnout for the Manx Road Club signing on and social night at the Horse and Plough despite the wintery conditions outside. Yet more new members joined the club and orders were taken for club kit. A club newsletter will be sent out to members who were unable to attend due to the weather.

February 1

Get Together Tonight!

The Manx Road Club hold their signing on and social this evening (Friday) at the Horse and Plough Pub commencing at 7.30. Chip baps will be available and children are welcome until 9.00pm. Committee members will be on hand to help with membership renewal and team kit requests. There are also two bonus ball numbers available. We hope that many new and current members can come and join us, even if it is snowing!

January 31

Bellis and Kennaugh Fourth after Day One

Great Britain riders Jonathan Bellis and Peter Kennaugh are in fourth place after day one of the Copenhagen Six. The Danish team of Phillip Neilsen and Mads Rydicher lead overall. The Pro UIV event concludes next Wednesday. Results here

January 30

Social Reminder

The Manx Road Club are holding a signing on and social evening this coming Friday, February 1 at the Horse and Plough Pub commencing at 7.30. Chip baps will be available and children are welcome until 9.00pm. Committee members will be there to help with membership renewal and team kit requests. There are also three bonus ball numbers available. We hope that many new and current members can come and join us.

Tuesday Night Training

The popular floodlit training sessions at the NSC are back. The MVW organised sessions commence at 6.30pm on Tuesday February 5. The sessions finish at 8pm and will run for eight weeks

Bellis and Kennaugh in Denmark

Jonathan Bellis and Peter Kennaugh hope to continue their successful partnership at the Copenhagen Six. The event commences on Thursday evening where the Manx duo will go in search of more valuable Olympic Madison qualifing points. After a short break back at their base in Manchester they return to the same venue with a strong GB team for the final World Cup round.

Don't Try This at Home!

Check out the latest here

January 28

Ras De Cymru Back On

The Lifeforce Ras de Cymru stage rece appears to be back on for 2008. Organisers pulled the plug on the race after the 2007 edition. The event proved to be a popular event for the Isle of Man development riders over the past couple of years as it was open to Junior through to veteran riders. This years race will run from July 2 to July 6 and event details will be out at the begining of February

January 27

Great Win in Berlin

Great Britain riders Jonathan Bellis and Peter Kennaugh completly dominated the Berlin Pro UIV 6. They consolidated their overnight lead with yet more dominant riding on the final day on Sunday

Overall results: 1. Jonathan Bellis - Peter Kennaugh (GBR) 125 Pkt. 2. Roy Pieters - Geert Jan Jonkman (NED) 69 3. Jiri Hochman - Jiri Dostal (CZE) 68 4. Michael Schweizer - Christoph Schweizer (GER) 46 5. Blazej Janiaczyk - Wojciech Dybel (POL) 46 6. Loic Perizzolo - Kilian Moser (SUI) 41 7. Georg Tazreiter - Patrick Gelosky (AUT) 35 8. Bastian Faltin – Karl-Christian König (GER) 35 9. Philip Nielsen - Jesper Mörköv (DEN) 18 10. Felix Schönecker - Jackie Simes IV (GER/USA) 10 11. Norman Dimde - Sascha Damrow (GER) 7 12. Julien Tucholl - Tino Thömel (GER) 2 13. Michael Weicht - Danilo Kupfernagel (GER) 0 14. Patric Roestel - Benjamin Edmüller (GER) 0. Link

Greipel Again!

Final stage and overall at TDU goes to Greipel. Video highlights here

Great Britain Boys Dominate

The GB duo of Jonathan Bellis and Peter Kennaugh were on blistering form in Berlin on Saturday night. They won both the Points race and the Madison and now hold a considerable lead. Overall after day three: 1. Jonathan Bellis - Peter Kennaugh (GBR) 100 Pkt. 2. Roy Pieters - Geert Jan Jonkman (NED) 63 3. Jiri Hochman - Jiri Dostal (CZE) 53

Bonus Ball

Russell Moore won Saturday's Bonus Ball

January 26

Manx Road Club Sign On Evening

The Manx Road Club are holding a signing on evening on Friday February 1 at the Horse and Plough Pub from 7.30. Chip baps will be available and children are welcome until 9.00pm. Committee members will be there to help with membership renewal and team kit requests. There are also three bonus ball numbers available. We hope you will make the effort to come and join us.

Great Britain Lead UIV

The Manx Road Club and Great Britain duo of Jonathan Bellis and Peter Kennaugh now lead the Berlin Pro UIV U25 in Berlin. Jonathan Bellis and Peter Kennaugh now have a 13 point lead over Czech riders Jiri Hochman and Jan Dostal with day one leaders Roy Pieters and Geert Jonkman in third. More

Tour Down Under

Andre Greipel now leads overall in the TDU after winning yet another stage on Australian national day. Video highlights here

January 25

Manx Road Club Social (Date Change)

There is a date change for the MRC signing on meeting. It will now take place on Friday February 1 at the Horse and Plough commencing at 7pm. Food will be provided. All members are encouraged to attend

Another Stage for Greipel

Team High Road's Andre Greipel won yet another stage in the Tour Down Under. Mark Renshaw (Credit Agricole) hangs on the the overall lead. SBS News has more excellent footage, including that crash, here

Bellis and Kennaugh Second in Berlin

Great Britain riders Jonathan Bellis and Peter Kennaugh are second overall after day one of the Berlin Six, Leaders are the Dutch team of Roy Pieters and Geert-Jan Jonkman. The British duo are competing in the Pro UIV U25 series where they won the opening 100 lap points race followed by third in the Madison.