Famous Irish Cyclists

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Sean Kelly

(Irish Former Professional Road Bicycle Racer)

Birthdate: May 24, 1956

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Waterford City, County Waterford, Ireland

Of his 16-year-long stint as a professional cyclist, Sean Kelly has spent 5 years as the world’s number one racer. A specialist in classic races, he was the Paris–Nice winner for 7 consecutive times. Regarded as the second-best cyclist ever, he later had a successful career as a Eurosport commentator.

Sam Bennett

(Irish Professional Cyclist)

Birthdate: October 16, 1990

Sun Sign: Libra

Birthplace: Menen, Flanders, Belgium

Stephen Roche

(Irish Former Professional Road Racing Cyclist)

Birthdate: November 28, 1959

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Dundrum, Dublin, Ireland

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Dan Martin

(Irish Former Professional Road Racing Cyclist)

Birthdate: August 20, 1986

Sun Sign: Leo

Birthplace: Birmingham, England

Dan Martin is an England-born Irish retired road racing cyclist. During his professional career that spanned 13 years, Martin won stages of 2013 as well as the 2018 Tour de France and took part in two Olympic Games. Renowned for his achievements in one-day races, Martin won the 2010 Tre Valli Varesine and the 2010 Japan Cup Cycle Road Race.

Dervla Murphy

(Irish Touring Cyclist)

Birthdate: November 28, 1931

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Lismore, County Waterford, Ireland

Died: May 22, 2022

Conor Dunne

(Irish Former Professional Cyclist)

Birthdate: January 22, 1992

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: St Albans, Hertfordshire, England