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Stage 2 Pictures Rathmore To Banteer 192.7. kms
By Eddie Dawson
Jun 2, 2024, 13:47
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| Tim Shoreman UK Wheelbase Cabtech Castelli ( Photo Lorraine O'Sullivan) |
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| Tim Shoreman UK Wheelbase Cabtech Castelli Winner Of stage 2 Rás Tailteann 2026 In Banteer ( Photo Lorraine O'Sullivan) |
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| Adam Lewis USA APS Pro Cycling ( Photo Lorraine O'Sullivan) |
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| Liam Crowley, Team Ireland Mountains Leader ( Photo Lorraine O'Sullivan) |
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| Tim Shoreman UK Wheelbase Cabtech Castelli Points Leader ( Photo Lorraine O'Sullivan) |
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| Willem O'Connor O'Leary Stone Kanturk, Leading County Rider ( Photo Lorraine O'Sullivan) |
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| Willem O'Connor O'Leary Stone Kanturk Best Under 23 Rider ( Photo Lorraine O'Sullivan) |
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| Willian O'Connor O'Leary Stone Kanturk Festina Watch Winner ( Photo Lorraine O'Sullivan) |
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| Tim Shoreman UK WHeelnbase Cabtech Castelli, Matteo Cigala Dan Morrissey, Adam Lewis USA APS Pro Cycling, Con McDumphy USA APS Pro Cycling, Willem O'Connor O'Leary Stone , Liam Crowley Ireland |
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| Adam Lewis USA APS Pro Cycling Leading the Brake (Photo Lorraine O'Sullivan) |
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| Rowen Baker Isle Of Man Cycling In Action On Stage Two (Photo Lorraine O'Sullivan) |
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| Big Bunch Taking a Sharp Bend ( Photo Lorraine O'Sullivan) |
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| Daire Feeney Burren C.C, Leads Liam Crowley Ireland Through Caha Pass On The Way To The Finish In Banteer ( Photo Lorraine O'Sullivan) |
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| UK Wheelbase Cabtech Castelli ( Photo Lorraine O'Sullivan) |
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| ( Photo Lorraine O'Sullivan) |
Stage 2 as it happened...
Stage 2 of the 2026 Rás Tailteann delivered one of the toughest and most dramatic days of the race as the riders tackled the demanding route from Rathmore to Banteer through the mountainous roads of Kerry and Cork. The stage featured iconic terrain including the Caha Pass, Tunnel Road and Cougane Gap, with repeated attacks splitting the race throughout the day.
The harsh climbs and relentless pace quickly reduced the peloton, with small groups forming and reforming over the exposed roads. Riders fought not only for the stage victory but also for control of the general classification as gaps began to open on the major ascents.
As the race entered the closing kilometres into Banteer, the leading selection had been heavily reduced after a long day of aggressive racing. The finale came from a select front group of 6 riders rather than a full bunch sprint, reflecting the attritional nature of the stage and the damage done by the terrain.
British rider Tim Shoreman of Wheelbase Cabtech Castelli claimed victory on Stage 2 after surviving the decisive attacks and producing the strongest finish from the elite lead group. The result also reshaped the overall standings as Adam Lewis of APS Pro Cycling now leads the race by 34s over Tim Shoreman in second place.
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