Brian Canty

RTÉ Sport contributor

A muddy Wout van Aert crosses the finish line

Wout van Aert claims Cyclocross victory at Abbotstown

Three-time world champion Wout van Aert lit up a freezing cold afternoon at the Sports Ireland Campus in Abbotstown, Dublin as he claimed round nine of the UCI Cyclocross World Cup before a 5,000-strong crowd

Cycling • 12 Dec 22

Rory Townsend took the national title (file photo)

Rory Townsend takes Elite Irish National Road title

Rory Townsend has won the Elite Irish National Road Race Championships for the first time in his career today after a gutsy performance in Kanturk, Co. Cork.

Cycling • 26 Jun 22

Daire Feeley celebrates a memorable victory (Photo: Lorraine O'Sullivan)

Ace Feeley wraps up brilliant Rás Tailteann success

Daire Feeley became the first Irishman to win the Rás Tailteann since 2008, while rising star Kevin McCambridge underlined his burgeoning talent by claiming a brilliant solo victory on the final stage of this year's contest.

Cycling • 19 Jun 22

Daire Feely gets some support from three-year-old Charlie McCater

Irish amateur Feeley in mix for remarkable Rás triumph

Irish amateur rider Daire Feeley is one stage away from the biggest win of his career as he holds a 51-second advantage over Louis Sutton heading into the final day of Rás Tailteann.

Cycling • 18 Jun 22

Adam Ward of the Irish Team celebrates as he crosses the line to win

Ward takes stage, Feeley grabs lead as Irish hit back

The Irish struck back with a vengeance at Rás Tailteann this afternoon as Daire Feeley and Adam Ward ripped the race to shreds on a savage afternoon on the west coast.

Cycling • 17 Jun 22

Louis Sutton celebrates his victory (Pic: Lorraine O'Sullivan)

Sutton takes charge of Rás Tailteann with stunning win

Up-and-coming British rider Louis Sutton notched a stunning solo victory to take command of Rás Tailteann on Thursday's second stage into Castleisland, County Kerry.

Cycling • 16 Jun 22

Teggart sprints to victory on first Ras Tailteann stage

Ireland's Matt Teggart claimed a brilliant bunch sprint victory on the opening stage of Ras Tailteann which got underway in Tallaght today.

Cycling • 16 Jun 22

Sam Bennett celebrates as he crosses the line first in Frankfurt

Sam Bennett secures first victory in almost a year

Sam Bennett ended his near year-long wait for a win with a thrilling victory at the Eschborn Frankfurt Classic in Germany this afternoon.

Cycling • 01 May 22

Imogen Cotter is rehabilitating in Girona

Inches from death: Cotter feels lucky to be alive

Irish cycling champion Imogen Cotter survived a head-on collision with a van while training in Spain at the start of the year. She recalls the horrific accident with Brian Canty and details just how close she came to serious injury or worse.

Cycling • 01 Apr 22

Dunbar overcomes setbacks to take place among elite

Eddie Dunbar's talent has long been known to keen observers of the sport but his six years as a professional rider have not been straightforward, writes Brian Canty.

Cycling • 27 Mar 22