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Last Updated: Feb 2nd, 2010 - 19:01:59 |
2009 Tour of Ireland - 2.1 - Ireland, August 21 - 23, 2009.
August 22, 2009 - Stage 2, Clonmel – Killarney 196kms.
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| Lance-mania landed in Clonmel in County Tipperary on Stage 2 of the 2009 Tour of Ireland. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| The man himself arrived at the very last minute to sign on and get Stage 2 on the road. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| As-per-usual Lance Armstrong (Astana) had to put up with exceptional media attention. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| Mark Cavendish (Columbia – HTC) was a big hit with the crowd in Clonmel. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| Mark Cavendish (Columbia – HTC) meets some fans from the Isle of Man. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| Mark Cassidy (An Post – Sean Kelly Team) and Dennis Van Winden (Rabobank) have built a formidable lead as the race reaches the first climb of the day at ‘The Vee’. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| The Vee climb was lined with spectators who appreciated the courage and efforts of the leading duo. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| Irish National Team rider Sean Downey’s fan club were out in force on The Vee. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| Encouragement for Lance Armstrong (Astana) and Sam Bennett (Irish National Team) on The Vee. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| Clear skies and sunshine made for some stunning scenery as the peloton made its way up The Vee. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| Both members of Lismore Cycling Club turned out to check out the competition on Stage 2 of the 2009 Tour of Ireland. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| The peloton wind their way up the ascent of Musheramore. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| With the first category climb at Curragh to come and rain clouds gathering on the horizon, the action was about to heat up on Stage 2. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| Martyn Irvine and Sean Downey of the Ireland National Team measure their efforts on Musheramore. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| Mark Cavendish (Columbia – HTC) had time to double check his dominance before celebrating his victory on Stage 2 into Killarney in County Kerry. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| Cavendish’s grin was almost as wide as the finishing straight as he hit the line to take victory on Stage 2. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| Lance Armstrong (Astana) was tucked in in the middle of the first group home, waiting in the shadows for the final stage perhaps? ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| Russell Downing (CandiTV – Marshalls Pasta) retained his overall lead after Stage 2. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| Winner of Stage 2 Mark Cavendish (Columbia – HTC) receives his bouquet. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| Matt Wilson (Team Type 1) retained his lead in the Mountains Classification after Stage 2. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| Fourth place on Stage 2 gave Alexander Kristoff (Joker Bianchi) in the lead of the Points Classification. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
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| Exit, stage left: There was a moment of comic confusion after Stage 2 when Mark Cavendish (Columbia – HTC) rode into the Press Room. The stage winner was expected at the post race press conference beside the podium. ©: Stephen McMahon. |
Photo captions: © Stephen McMahon: st.mcmahon@gmail.com
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