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Rás na mBan and Kalas Sportswear Continue Jersey Partnership
RÁS NA MBAN 8th August 2026
Rás na mBan announces continued partnership with Kalas Sportswear who will supply the leaders classification jerseys for the 20th edition of the event.
Rás na mBan is delighted to announce our continued partnership with Kalas Sportswear who will supply the leaders classification jerseys for the 20th edition of the event, which gets underway from the Hoban Hotel in Kilkenny on Wednesday 2nd of September.
The newly-minted 2026 jersey includes design elements to commemorate the landmark 20th edition of the event on the front of the jersey and on the matching 'casquette' cycling cap.
There are six separate classification jerseys in Rás na mBan; the Magenta Jersey for the overall race leader, the Cycling Ireland Points Classification, the Wicklow 200 Queen of the Mountains, the Sport Ireland Best Young Rider, the Kilkenny County Council Best Irish Rider, and the Just-Print.ie Stage Winner’s jersey.
We look forward to revealing the other classification jerseys in the coming weeks as we approach this highlight of the national stage racing calendar.
Kalas Sportswear is a leading proprietary manufacturer of custom cycling apparel in Europe. Born out of a passion for cycling, Kalas was established over 30 years ago and is a company with a rich cycling heritage that prides itself on top quality, product innovation and outstanding customer service. Based in Tábor, Czech Republic, Kalas remains a family-owned company rooted in its community, and sells to more than 50 countries worldwide.
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Kalas is currently the official clothing sponsor for teams such as Alpecin-Premier Tech and the Dutch Cycling Federation, while also offering custom design services.
Speaking on the announcement, Kalas Sportswear Brand Manager, Ireland, Tara Nelson said, “Kalas Sportswear is a business committed to responsible growth in its mission to provide quality clothing while contributing to a safer and cleaner environment for everyone. Therefore, partnering with Rás na mBan is the perfect alignment with our core values of quality and innovation, and supporting local communities.
"Kalas Sportswear was founded from a passion for cycling, and remains grounded in community, which are values we see reflected in Rás na mBan each year.”
Race Director Valerie Considine said, “We’re delighted to have Kalas Sportswear return for the 20th edition of Rás na mBan.
"The leaders’ jerseys are the most coveted prize by the riders within the race, and are one of the key visual trademarks for any stage race. We’re delighted to have such high quality leaders jerseys on display throughout our race, with bold colours and strong designs for riders to aspire to on every stage.
"That Kalas has grown from a family founded business rooted in community, to a company that supports World Tour and international teams makes it a perfect fit for collaborating with Rás na mBan as the race hosts teams combined of local club riders to continental riders.”