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Alice Sharpe
Sharpe in 2019
Personal information
Full name Alice Louise Sharpe
Born (1994-05-03) 3 May 1994 (age 31)
Team information
Current team IBCT
Role Rider

Alice Louise Sharpe (born on 3 May 1994) is a talented racing cyclist from Ireland. She is known for her skills in both road cycling and track cycling. Alice currently rides for a professional team called IBCT.

Alice has achieved great success in her career. She has won the title of Women's Elite Irish National Road Race Champion twice! She earned this top honor in both 2019 and 2022.

Meet Alice Sharpe, Ireland's Cycling Star

Alice Sharpe is a professional cyclist who represents Ireland in races around the world. She was born in 1994 and has become a well-known name in the cycling community. Alice competes in different types of cycling events, showing her versatility and strength.

What is Road Cycling?

Road cycling involves races held on public roads. Cyclists ride special bikes designed for speed and endurance. These races can be very long and challenging, often covering many kilometers. Alice has shown her strength in road races, including at the 2018 UCI Road World Championships.

What is Track Cycling?

Track cycling takes place on a special indoor or outdoor track called a velodrome. The track is usually oval-shaped with steeply banked turns. Track cyclists use bikes with no brakes and a single gear. Alice has also competed in track cycling, earning a bronze medal at the European Championships.

Alice's Amazing Wins

Alice Sharpe has achieved many impressive results throughout her cycling career. Her hard work and dedication have led to several top finishes.

National Champion Titles

One of Alice's biggest achievements is becoming the Irish National Road Race Champion. This means she was the best female road cyclist in Ireland for those years.

  • In 2019, she won her first National Road Race Championship.
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    Alice Sharpe won the Irish National Road Race Championship in 2019 and 2022.
  • She repeated this amazing win in 2022, becoming the National Champion once again.

Other Notable Results

Alice has also performed well in many other international races:

  • 2018: She finished 3rd in the Road Race at the National Road Championships.
  • 2019: Besides her national title, she placed 7th overall in the Kreiz Breizh Elites Dames race.
  • 2022: After winning her second national title, she also came 8th in the SwissEver GP Cham-Hagendorn and 10th in the Vuelta a la Comunitat Valenciana Feminas.
  • 2023: She continued to show strong form, finishing 4th in the Road Race at the National Road Championships.

Alice Sharpe continues to be a strong competitor and an inspiration for young cyclists in Ireland and beyond.

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