Some pictures of the event taken by Peter Purfield
Start of the first stage in Brittas Co. Dublin
158 starters for the 70 mile stage
Welcome to all to Isle of Man competitors
The women's group have a few minutes head start on the men
A few riders break away on the approach to Blessington
The main bunch
The break going through Blessington, they have about a 20 second gap
At 10 miles, the break has extended the gap to one minute
The bunch is still together
The leaders are working well together
The bunch is holding the one minute gap
The break manages to stay out of sight on the long straights with the Strong tailwind
A chase group leaves the bunch at 16 miles
The main bunch
The leaders passing through Baltinglass
The chasers at 20 seconds
A few riders off the front of the bunch, just one minute behind
Front of the bunch
More pictures including the finish on the second page
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