2026 Ras Tailteann - Cyclesport Specialized (USA) Confirmed

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Cairde Rás Tailteann is delighted to announce Cyclesport Specialized as one of our visiting teams for the 2026 event, as the American outfit makes its debut on Irish roads...

May 6, 2026 - 11:09:51 PM Read more

2026 Ras Tailteann - Three more UK teams Announced

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Three more UK teams join the Rás lineup, The London based, 'Foran Cycling Team', plus, 'Team PB Performance' is an elite development team managed by PB Performance Coaching and 'TAAP Kalas' are no strangers to Irish racing, having ridden Rás Mumhan on several occasions...

May 5, 2026 - 10:23:51 PM Read more

2026 Ras Tailteann - Stage 1 Portlaoise to Kilmallock 20th May

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Cairde Rás Tailteann is delighted to confirm that Portlaoise will host the stage one start of the 2026 Rás Tailteann on May 20th and that Kilmallock, Co. Limerick will host the finish as Ireland’s most historic and prestigious stage race opens its 71st edition in thrilling fashion...

May 5, 2026 - 10:51:32 AM Read more

2026 Ras Tailteann - Full Route Details released

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Here are the attached the final route details for the 2026 Rás Tailteann. The final distance of the race is 792.5 kilometres, including 21 categorised climbs...

May 2, 2026 - 2:43:38 PM Read more

2026 Ras Tailteann - Festina Sponsor & Dutch Team Announced

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Cairde Rás Tailteann is delighted to announce that Festina will once again sponsor the Daily County Rider Award for Rás Tailteann in 2026 and that West Frisia will return to the race for the first time since 2022... The 2026 Rás Tailteann is now only 3 weeks away!

Apr 29, 2026 - 10:09:11 AM Read more

2026 Ras Tailteann - Four UK teams Announced

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Four UK teams return for the 2026 edition of the Ras, Wheelbase/ Cabtech/ Castelli, Ride Revolution Coaching, Cycling Club Isle of Man who had the overall winner in 2025 and the DAS Richardsons team who made a strong impression in Rás Tailteann since first lining out in 2023...

Apr 21, 2026 - 7:12:55 PM Read more

2026 Ras Tailteann - Sport Ireland and Dept. of Sport back Continue Support

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Cairde Rás Tailteann is delighted to announce the continued support of Sport Ireland, Cycling Ireland and the Department of Sport for Rás Tailteann 2026...

Apr 16, 2026 - 8:13:11 PM Read more

2026 Ras Tailteann - Hucare Factory Team and APS Pro Cycling

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Cairde Rás Tailteann is delighted to announce two of our visiting teams for the 2026 event: the Hucare Factory Team from Germany and the APS Pro Cycling from the USA, who make their debut in this year’s race...

Apr 14, 2026 - 7:22:38 PM Read more

2026 Ras Tailteann - U23 Jersey Sponsor Jersey Partner

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Cairde Rás Tailteann is delighted to announce that Spin 11 will once again be the official jersey partner of Rás Tailteann in 2026, as well as sponsor of the U23 jersey. The Ras starts on the 20th May...


Apr 11, 2026 - 10:22:20 PM Read more

2026 Ras Tailteann - KOM Jersey Sponsor Announced

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Cairde Rás Tailteann is delighted to confirm that the Irish Independent will once again sponsor the King of the Mountains (KOM) jersey for Rás Tailteann 2026, marking the third consecutive year of the Irish Independent supporting the classification...

Mar 27, 2026 - 6:56:02 PM Read more