Jonathan O'Brien, Managing Director of Johnson & Perrott Fleet with European Track champion and Tour de France rider, Lara Gillespie, Brand Ambassador for Johnson & Perrott Fleet

Rás na mBan is pleased to confirm that Johnson & Perrott Fleet will once again take the lead role in the race cavalcade, marking their fourth successive year of support for Ireland’s premier international women’s cycling event. The company will provide a fleet of essential cars and vans for the week, continuing a valued partnership with one of the country’s most prestigious sporting occasions.

The 19th edition of Rás na mBan sets off from Kilkenny on Wednesday, 3rd September, opening with a 76.1km stage from Kilkenny City to Freshford. Across the five days of high octane racing Johnson & Perrott Fleet vehicles will be visible at the head of the race and within the cavalcade, ensuring the smooth running of the races’ logistics throughout more than 400km of top-level international competition.

This year’s entry will see competitors from across Ireland and further afield, with Olympians, track specialists, criterium experts, and climbing specialists all lining up to contest stage victories and the coveted overall title.

Jonathan O’Brien, Managing Director of Johnson & Perrott Fleet, commented, “We are very proud to continue our association with Rás na mBan following three successful years of collaboration.

“The race reflects the very qualities we strive for as a business—dedication, speed, adaptability, and strong decision-making. Supporting the cavalcade gives us a chance to demonstrate the versatility of our vehicles and the breadth of solutions we provide for clients.

“It’s an honour to contribute to the organisation of such a dynamic and inspiring event. We look forward to another thrilling week of competition and wish every rider, team, and organiser the very best for what promises to be one of the highlights of the Irish sporting calendar.”

From left: Declan Quigley Commmunications Manager Rás na mBan; European Track champion, Tour de France rider, Brand Ambassador for Johnson & Perrott Fleet, Lara Gillespie; Jonathan O'Brien, Managing Director of Johnson & Perrott Fleet

About Johnson & Perrott

Founded in 1985, Johnson & Perrott Fleet is celebrating 40 years of providing contract hire, leasing and fleet management solutions to businesses throughout Ireland.

Operating from South City Business Park in Tallaght, Johnson & Perrott Fleet manages a fleet of over 2,000 cars and commercial vehicles for both domestic and international customers, ranging from blue chip multinationals leasing over one hundred vehicles to home grown SME’s with less than five.

For more details about Johnson & Perrott Fleet see www.jpfleet.ie