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Last Updated: 29 Mar 2023 - 1:28:14 PM |
Ireland Junior Development Team Named For Rás Mumhan
By Ciara O’Shea, Cycling Ireland
28 Mar 2023,
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Cycling Ireland have named the Ireland Junior Development Team to race in the Rás Mumhan from Friday, April 7th, to Monday, April 10th.
Six riders make up the selection for the stage race, which returns to the challenging and scenic roads of Cork and Kerry over Easter weekend, with National Junior Coach Martin O’Loughlin to lead the team as sports director.
After strong performances in the 2022 edition in the race that saw the team take a stage win and the points jersey, O’Loughlin believes the team can once again compete with some of the country’s top elite riders.
O'Loughlin said:
"Following last year's excellent performances which saw Niall McLoughlin with a stage win and a second place plus winning the points jersey, this team can look with optimism that they can mix it with the best elite riders. With a mix of three J1s and three J2s, our team has a good balance and we can't wait for Rás Mumhan."
Ireland Junior Development Team
- Patrick Casey (Anexo Racing)
- Sam Coleman (Villeneuve Cycliste)
- Quillan Donnelly (Usher IRC)
- Seth Dunwoody (Cannibal B Victorious)
- Liam O'Brien (Fermoy CC)
- Adam Rafferty (US Colomiers)
Reserves - Darragh Doherty Flanders Color Delever Team), Travis Harkness (Scott Motor Bright Group)
DS – Martin O’Loughlin
Soigneur – Thomas Fallon
Mechanic – Joe Kelly
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About Rás Mumhan
Rás Mumhan will once again make a return to the roads of Cork and Kerry over the Easter weekend. One of the first major stage races of the Irish Cycling Calendar, the international event will take place over the four days of the Easter weekend from Friday, April 7th, to Monday, April 10th.
The field will comprise of the elite of Irish cycling as they’re challenged by Scottish and English squads and the route is designed to ensure aggressive racing in the rough terrain of the region where tactical decisions will determine the overall winner of this year’s edition.
One of the highlights of this year’s event sees a return to the amphitheater that is Killorglin on the final stage. Riders will take in the traditional Beaufort loop before they head on to the circuit around the town for 10 laps before they finish on the main street up the hill.
It will allow for a spectacle for all and ignite the passion for all who love the sport of cycling and Rás Mumhan would like to encourage all to attend and show their support.
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