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Last Updated: Feb 2nd, 2010 - 19:01:59 |
FBD Insurance Rás (2.2) – Ireland, May 17-24, 2009.
Stage 5 – May 21st: Killorglin - Scarriff, 155 km
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| The racing was fast and furious on Stage 5 with 46 kilometres being covered in the first hour. ©: Stephen McMahon |
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| Luke Roberts (Germany Kuota-Indeland) leads Rune Jogert (Norway Giant-Veolia) and leader of the Mountains Classification David O’Loughlin (Ireland An Post M.Donnelly Grant Thornton Sean Kelly). ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| Rob Partridge (Britain Halfords Bike Hut) rolls through in the breakaway. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| Another day of blue skies and sunshine on Stage 5 of the 2009 FBD Rás. The breakaway crossed the River Maigue and passed the ruins of Adare Castle in County Limerick. ©: Stephen McMahon |
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| Luke Roberts (Germany Kuota-Indeland) attacked the breakaway and was eventually joined by David O’Loughlin (Ireland An Post M.Donnelly Grant Thornton Sean Kelly) and Chris Newton (Britain Rapha Condor). The trio were pushing hard with less than 30 kilometres left. ©: Stephen McMahon |
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| The remnants of the original breakaway were struggling to catch the leading trio and at the same time stay ahead of the pursuing peloton. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| The breakaway has been swallowed up by a marauding peloton and another uphill bunch sprint is on the cards. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| The sprint was fast, furious and hard fought, a real treat for the crowds who had turned out to cheer on the riders. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| It was very tight but early indications were that Nicholas Walker (Australia Cinelli-DownUnder) had pipped Jaan Kirsipuu (Norway Giant-Veolia) to take his second consecutive stage win. ©: Stephen McMahon |
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| The Road Warrior: Nicholas Walker (Australia Cinelli-DownUnder). ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| Father and son, Ted and Aidan Crowley (Meath Engrace.it/BDBC) discuss the hectic final kilometres of Stage 5. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| Having spent most of the day in the eight-rider breakaway, Eugene Moriarty (Meath Engrace.it/BDBC) was understandably disappointed when the group were caught. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| Simon Richardson (Britain Rapha Condor) chats with winner of Stage 5 Nicholas Walker (Australia Cinelli-DownUnder) as they wait for the presentation ceremony. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| Second on the stage, Jaan Kirsipuu (Norway Giant-Veolia). ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| Considering he was involved in a crash, third on the stage was a strong result for Ian Wilkinson (Britain Halfords Bike Hut). ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| Ian Wilkinson (Britain Halfords Bike Hut) was lucky to get away with road rash and bruising after losing an argument with a ‘cat’s eye’ out on the road. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| Sam Bennett (Tipperary Dan Morrissey) collected his second Best County Rider award in as many days and is in contention for the Best County Rider Overall award. ©: Stephen McMahon |
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| Mark McNally (Britain Halfords Bike Hut) retained his lead in the Best Placed U-23 rider classification. ©: Stephen McMahon |
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| David O’Loughlin (Ireland An Post M.Donnelly Grant Thornton Sean Kelly) retained his lead in the Mountains Classification. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| Russ Downing (Britain Candi TV Marshalls) successfully defended his lead in the Points Classification on Stage 5. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| Winner of Stage 5, Nicholas Walker (Australia Cinelli-DownUnder). ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| Race Leader after Stage 5, Simon Richardson (Britain Rapha Condor). ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| The podium after Day 5 of the 2009 FBD Rás: (L-R): Third on the stage, Ian Wilkinson (Britain Halfords Bike Hut), First County Rider, Sam Bennett (Tipperary Dan Morrissey), Winner of Stage, Nicholas Walker (Australia Cinelli-DownUnder), Second on the stage, Jaan Kirsipuu (Norway Giant-Veolia), Race Leader, Simon Richardson (Britain Rapha Condor), KOM Leader, David O’Loughlin (Ireland An Post M.Donnelly Grant Thornton Sean Kelly), Best Placed U-23 Rider, Mark McNally (Britain Halfords Bike Hut) and Points Leader, Russ Downing (Britain Candi TV Marshalls). ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| Simon Richardson (Britain Rapha Condor) took the time to sign autographs for fans at the end of the presentation ceremony. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| It would be fair to say that Richardson is enjoying his time in yellow. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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