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Edinburgh Reporter
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Capital ace Sean saddles up for Tour de France
The iconic Tour de France cycle race begins on Saturday from Lille with an Edinburgh involvement through Sean Flynn's attachment to Team Picnic Post NL whom he joined in 2023. The 25-year-old former Scotland Commonwealth Games rep first became attracted to the sport from watching some downhill mountain biking and joined Edinburgh Road Club aged around 10. Ever since accolades have flowed for an individual noted for multi discipline performances on two wheels. For example in 2016 Sean won British youth titles on road and mountain bike and a year later was national junior cyclo cross champion. In 2018 he struck bronze in the team event at the Youth Olympics. Perhaps his best year so far, however, came in 2023. Having successfully transitioned to the pro ranks Sean won a stage of the Vuelta Espana but there is no doubt Sean will want to impress team bosses over the next three weeks with the Tour starting in Edinburgh in 2027. 'I love the variations in races and the tactics, the options that gives you and the team to be able to do well, by being smart and working well together' he says, adding 'for the racing I really like the team aspect and that really drew me in as I'm a sociable person.' Making the step up from the under-23 ranks to the elite peloton comes with its challenges, setbacks, and hard moments but Sean is aware of what still lies ahead of him, and he's excited for everything that being a professional cyclist encompasses. 'It's all the start of the next step, it's not like I've made it yet. I know it's going to be hard but I'm really looking forward to it, getting stuck in and working hard so that hopefully I can make it all the way to the top.' Joining Sean on the eight rider Team Picnic Post NL rota will be Kelso's Oscar Onley who surpassed himself by winning a stage of the Tour of Switzerland three weeks ago and finishing third overall. One source close to the pro cycling scene said: 'Sean will probably be riding for the other team members but is capable of doing well if he gets into a breakaway on a stage.' Piuro – Suisse – cycling – cyclisme – radsport – wielrennen – Van Den Broek Frank (NED / Team Picnic PostNL) pictured during Tour de Suisse 2025 stage 4 from Heiden to Piuro (Valchiavenna) (193.2km) 18/06/2025 – Photo: Vincent Kalut/PN/Cor Vos © 2025 Like this: Like Related
Edinburgh Reporter
13-06-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Road cycle club pedalling centenary kit for Saturday's mass ride
Euan Munro, president of Edinburgh Road Club (ERC), one of Scotland's oldest cycle clubs, displays the new kit commissioned to mark a centenary milestone and designed by colleague Chris Allen. Celebrations go up a gear on Saturday with a special anniversary ride from Edinburgh and around parts of the Lothians. Participants in the 70km route will set off from the Royal Commonwealth Pool at 9.45. A club statement said: 'ERC's history is a testament to its enduring legacy and commitment to cycling. Founded by CTC members who objected to racing on Sundays, the club has evolved over the decades, embracing various branches of the sport, including road racing, time trials, mountain biking, and multi-sports such as triathlon and duathlon. 'The club has produced numerous Scottish and British champions, with members representing Scotland at the Commonwealth Games. 'Today, ERC boasts a membership of over 500 cyclists and triathletes of all ages, with a strong emphasis on safety and inclusivity. The club's Juniors section, established in 2007, offers young cyclists aged 8-16 the opportunity to enjoy cycling in a safe and supportive environment. 'ERC is proud to have supported riders like Sean Flynn, who is now competing at the World Tour level with Picnic Post-NL, and Lauren Dickson, who recently completed her first World Tour race at the Tour of Britain with the Handsling-Alba team. 'In triathlon we have had heaps of success including multiple age-group World Championships for Penny Rother.' Euan Munro added: 'We are thrilled to celebrate our 100-year anniversary and look forward to commemorating this special occasion with our members and the community. 'ERC has a proud history and we are excited to continue promoting cycling for generations to come.' Like this: Like Related
