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Festina Sponsor Daily County Rider Award For Rás Tailteann 2026
Cairde Rás Tailteann is delighted to announce that Festina will once again sponsor the Daily County Rider Award for Rás Tailteann 2026. This marks Festina’s fifth consecutive year supporting the daily prize for this classification.
With more than a century of experience, Festina has become an internationally recognised brand known for combining elegance and functionality with a strong sporting identity. Their collections reflect precision and performance, aligning closely with the demands and values of elite cycling. More>>>
West Frisia (Netherlands) Team For Rás Tailteann
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| West Frisia in action earlier in the 2026 season. (Photographer: Team West Frisia). |
The Dutch development team is no stranger to Irish racing, having competed in Rás Mumhan on a number of occasions and they arrive in Ireland with a strong block of racing behind them. In preparation for this year’s event, West Frisia has raced in Spain, Belgium and the Netherlands with their final outings including two Dutch classics, one of which takes place in the hills of Limburg, the region that hosts the Amstel Gold Race.
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Team PB Performance (UK) Announced For Rás Tailteann 2026
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| Team PB Performance at Rás Tailteann 2025. (Photographer: Sean Rowe) |
Team PB Performance is an elite development team managed by PB Performance Coaching, with the support of WACO and a number of private sponsors. The team has built a strong reputation for developing riders through to UCI Continental level, underpinned by a clear focus on progression and performance. The team enjoyed a strong showing at Rás Tailteann 2025, with George Peden finishing 9th overall, just 11 seconds off the final general classification podium. That result was backed up by an impressive silver medal in the 2025 Irish National Time Trial Championships where he finished just six seconds behind Ryan Mullen.
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TAAP Kalas (UK) Announced For Rás Tailteann 2026
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| TAAP Kalas after the finish of Rás Tailteann 2025. (Photographer: TAAP Kalas) |
TAAP Kalas are no strangers to Irish racing, having ridden Rás Mumhan on several occasions before making their Rás Tailteann debut last year. The team has built a strong reputation for giving younger riders an opportunity alongside more experienced riders and will once again arrive in Ireland with a squad eager to make an impact.
With an early start to the 2026 season, TAAP Kalas has prepared by racing at a high level in the UK, including two National A races, a UCI 1.2 event and a three-day stage race. That strong block of racing should leave the team well prepared for the demands of Rás Tailteann. More>>>
Wheelbase/Cabtech/Castelli (UK) Announced For Rás Tailteann 2026
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| Tim Shoreman (Wheelbase / Cabtech / Castelli) wins stage three of Rás Tailteann 2025. (Photographer: Lorraine O’Sullivan). |
Cairde Rás Tailteann is delighted to announce one of our visiting teams for the 2026 event: Wheelbase / Cabtech / Castelli from the United Kingdom.
This marks the team’s fourth appearance at Rás Tailteann, and they return once again with a strong reputation and a proven record on Irish roads. More>>>
Ride Revolution Coaching (UK) Announced For Rás Tailteann 2026
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| Ride Revolution Coaching after the finish of Rás Tailteann 2025. (Photographer: Ride Revolution Coaching). |
Cairde Rás Tailteann is delighted to announce Ride Revolution Coaching as one of our visiting teams for the 2026 event as they return for their third appearance at the race.
Ride Revolution Coaching is one of England’s premier coaching brands, offering high-level coaching to a wide range of riders. In 2023, they launched a race team of the same name, creating an environment for coached riders of different levels, ages and disciplines to race with the elite team competing in major races across the UK and internationally. More>>>
Cycling Club Isle Of Man Announced For Rás Tailteann 2026
Cairde Rás Tailteann is delighted to announce Cycling Club Isle of Man as one of our visiting teams for the 2026 event as they return for their fifth consecutive appearance in the race.
Cycling Club Isle of Man has built up a strong connection with Rás Tailteann in recent years and continues to be a familiar and well-respected presence in the event. More>>>
DAS Richardsons (UK) Announced For Rás Tailteann 2026
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| DAS Richardsons on the podium of Rás Tailteann 2025 as they were crowned International Team Winners. (Photographer: Lorraine O’Sullivan) |
Cairde Rás Tailteann is delighted to announce DAS Richardsons as one of our visiting teams for the 2026 event as they return for their fourth consecutive appearance at the race.
DAS Richardsons has made a strong impression on Rás Tailteann since first lining out in 2023. The team has won a stage in each of its three appearances to date, claimed the King of the Mountains jersey in 2023 and wore the yellow jersey in both 2023 and 2024.
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Continued support of Sport Ireland, Cycling Ireland & Department of Sport for Rás Tailteann 2026
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| Dr Úna May (CEO, Sport Ireland) & Dermot Dignam present Odhrán Doogan with the Sport Ireland Blue County Winner Jersey during Rás Tailteann 2025. Photographer: Lorraine O'Sullivan. |
Cairde Rás Tailteann is delighted to announce the continued support of Sport Ireland, Cycling Ireland and the Department of Sport for Rás Tailteann 2026.
Funding from these key bodies plays a vital role in ensuring the success of the event and maintaining its status as a premier showcase for Irish cycling, both at home and internationally.
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Hucare Factory Team (Germany) Announced For Rás Tailteann 2026
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| Hucare Factory Team at a pre-season training camp in Tenerife. (Photo Credit: Hucare Factory Team). |
Cairde Rás Tailteann is delighted to announce one of our visiting teams for the 2026 event: Hucare Factory Team from Germany.
Racing under a new name for 2026, the team returns to Rás Tailteann after making its debut in the race last year and will be aiming to build on that experience with a strong performance on Irish roads.
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