Wheelbase/Cabtech/Castelli (UK) Announced For Rás Tailteann 2026
By Rás Admin
Jun 2, 2024, 13:08
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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.
Wheelbase / Cabtech / Castelli has consistently shown its strength in recent editions of Rás Tailteann, taking six stage wins over the last three years, winning the points jersey on two occasions and wearing the yellow jersey in 2025. Their performances have made them one of the standout visiting teams in the race in recent years.
Team Manager, Stuart Reid said: “Wheelbase / Cabtech / Castelli is excited to be returning to Rás Tailteann in 2026 for what will be our fourth consecutive year in the race. Having won six stages over the past three years, claimed the points jersey on two occasions and worn the yellow jersey last year, the Rás has obviously been a very happy place for us. With what looks like another fantastic route put together by the team at Rás Tailteann, we are looking forward to coming back in May and getting stuck into what should once again be some fantastic racing.”
Race Director Ger Campbell added: "Wheelbase / Cabtech / Castelli has made a big impact on Rás Tailteann over the last number of years and we are very pleased to welcome them back once again. They are a team that always races with intent, and with the depth and experience they have in their squad, they will certainly be one to watch this year.”
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| Ras Tailteann Route Map |
Stage 1: Portlaoise, Co Laois to Kilmallock, Co Limerick
(Distance: 161.6) Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Portlaoise, Abbeyleix, Ballacolla Rathdowney, Errill, Clonmore, Templemore Borrisoleigh, Dolla, Doon, Pallasgreen, Herbertstown, Hospital, Bruff, Kilmallock
Following a transfer to County Kerry, Stage 2 will start in Rathmore,
Stage 2: Rathmore, Co Kerry to Banteer, Co Cork
(Distance: 182.9 KM) Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Rathmore, Barraduff , Kilgarvan, Kenmare, Bonane, Glengarriff , Ballylickey, Pearson’s Bridge, Kealkill, Coppeen, Béal na Bláth. Crookstown, Coachford Dripsey, Nad, Lyre, Banteer,
Stage 3: Mitchelstown, Co Cork to Enniscorthy, Co Wexford
(Distance: 155.6 KM) Friday, May 22nd, 2026
Mitchelstown, Kilbeheny, Skeheenarinky, New Inn,Fethard, Cloneen, Mullinahone, Dunnamaggan, Knocktopher, Jerpoint Abbey,Thomastown, Graigunamanagh. Ballymurphy, Kiltealy, Jamestown, Enniscorthy.
Following a transfer to Carlow Town, for stage 4 start
Stage 4: Carlow Town, Co Carlow to Baltinglass, Co Wicklow
(Distance: 141.6 KM) Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Carlow, Tullow, Coolkenna, Shillelagh ,Coolatin,Coolboy, Coolafancy, Ballyfad, Coolgreaney, Arklow, Woodenbridge, Ballinaclash. Greenan , Laragh, Hollywood, Baltinglass,
Following a transfer to Carlow Town, for stage 5 start
Stage 5: Carlow Town, Co Carlow to Dunboyne, Co Meath
(Distance: 142.4 KM) Sunday, May 24th, 2026
(Including three laps of finishing circuit)
Carlow, Castledermot, Kilcullen, Athgarvan, Newbridge, Milltown, Kilmeague, Prosperous ,Dunboyne
After crossing the finish line for the first time, the riders will tackle three laps of a demanding and technical 15KM circuit, where the final stage winner and overall champion of Rás Tailteann 2026 will be crowned.
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