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An Post Rás Stage 4 Pictures Dingle To Sneem
By Eddie Dawson
May 25, 2016, 17:45


Photos By INPHO
Press Release By An Post

Brochner Edges Bunch Sprint to Take Victory on Stage Four of An Post Rás

 

Nicolai Brochner of Denmark's Riwal Platform narrowly edged a bunch sprint to the claim victory on stage four of An Post Rás today. Emiel Wastyn and Aaron Gate, both of An Post Chain Reaction, finished on the Dane’s shoulder to take second and third place respectively with the pack eagerly on their heels.

 

Today’s 162.8 kilometre stage rolled out of Dingle and threatened to up-end the general classification (GC) with two category three climbs, a category two climb and a testing ascent of the category one Ballaghisheen Pass.

 

The rolling roads from Dingle to Sneem appeared perfect for a break but early attacks were consistently thwarted as the peloton charged through Inch, Castlemaine, Milltown, Killorglin and Cappaghmore.

 

It wasn’t until the 85 kilometre mark, on the approach to Ballaghisheen pass that a breakaway of seven riders came together, establishing a two minute 45 second lead over the bunch. Driving hard at the front were county riders Bryan McCrystal (Louth Asea Wheelworx) and Anthony Walsh (Cork Aquablue).

 

A puncture by Walsh and a crash to Ike Groen (Netherlands Join-S de Rijke) on the descent reduced the lead pack to five. With 115 kilometres covered, the gap was down to one minute 50 seconds with the riders battling a strong head wind as they headed towards the penultimate climb of Coomakista.

  

Eddie Dunbar (Irish National Team) and yellow jersey leader, Clemens Fankhauser (Austria Tirol Cycling) were spearheading the chasing pack, pushing hard to bridge the gap. Arriving in Sneem, the riders completed a 17 kilometre loop and with only five kilometres to go, the break was caught.

 

The peloton hurdled to the finish line but Brochner had most left in the tank and edged the An Post Chain Reaction duo to cross the line in an impressive three hours, 52 minutes, 54 seconds.

 

Brochner spoke of his surprise at claiming the victory.

 

“This morning I didn’t expect the stage to suit me at all with the climb in the middle, but I fought really hard to make it over. Working with my teammates, I knew I had a shot that we could bring the break back, so I gave it everything I had. It feels amazing to be a Rás stage winner.”

 

Jersey presentations remained relatively unchanged as Aaron Gate retains the green points jersey and Fankhauser stays in the yellow leader jersey.  Jai Hindley (Australia National Team) keeps hold of the U23 Rider jersey and Ian Richardson (Dublin UCD Fitz Cycles) rode superbly once again to  stay top of Irish County Rider classification.

 

McCrystal becomes the new King of the Mountain’s and the Irishman was delighted to take to the podium.

 

“It’s such a special race. We just take each stage a day at a time. We are working well as a team and morale is good, so we’re excited to see what we can do.”

 

The 148.3 kilometre stage five will see the peloton take on two category two and three category three climbs. They will leave Sneem and head towards Skibbereen before crossing the line in Clonakilty.

The Start Of Stage Four In Dingle

Nicolai Brochner. Denmark Riwal Platform Wins Stage Four Of The An Post Rás Into Sneem

Clemens Fankhauser, Tirol Cycling Team, Retains The Yellow Rce Leaders Jersey.

Aaron Gate, An Post Chinreaction, Retains The Green Points Jersey.

Bryan McCrystal, Team ASEA Wheelworx Louth, Takes Over The Mountains Jersey.

Jai Hindley, Australian National Team, Retains The Under 23 Leaders White Jersey.

Nicolai Brochner, Riwal Platform Denmark, In The Stage Winners Orange Jersey.

Ian Richardson, UCD Fitzcycles.ie Dublin, Retains The Blue Leading County Rider Jersey.

Mark Dowling, Team ASEA Wheelworx Louth, First County Rider On Stage.

Cathal Moynihan, Kerry, First Kerryman On Stage.

Mark Dowling, Team ASEA Wheelworx Louth, Bryan McCrystal, Team ASEA Wheelworx Louth (Mountains), Ian Richardson, UCD Fitzcycles.ie Dublin (Leading County Rider), Clemens Fankhauser, Tirol Cycling Team (Yellow), Nicolai Brochner, Riwal Platform Denmark (Stage Winner), Jai Hindley, Australia National Team (Leading Under 23 Rider), Cathal Moynihan, Kerry (First Kerryman), Aaron Gate, An Post Chain Reaction (Points Jersey), Emiel Wastyn, An Post Chain Reaction(Second On Stage).

Nicolas Vereecken An Post Chainreaction Rasmus Mygind Denmark Riwal Platforn & Bryan McCrystal Louth ASEA Wheelworx

The Big Sprint To The Line In Sneem

Mark Downey Team Ireland Relaxing Before The Stage Start

Race Leader Clemens Fankhauser, Tirol Cycling Team

Robin Kelly, Waterforf

Lucas Hamilton, Australia & Connor Dunne ,JLT Condor

Sean Lacey, Aquablue Cork

Michael O'Shea, Tipperary Nenegh Enjoying Himself

Damien Shaw ,An Post Chain Reaction Cycling Team

Simon Ryan Mego Raw Cycles Limerick

Denmark Riwal Platform

Britain Madison Genesis



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