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Foran CT London (UK) Return To Rás Tailteann 2026
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| Danylo Riwnyj of Foran Cycling Team on his way to winning the 2026 Rás Mumhan. (Photographer: Caroline Kerley). |
Based in London but with strong Irish connections, Foran Cycling Team has made Rás Tailteann a key target in recent seasons and returns once again with high ambitions. The team enjoyed a standout year in 2024 when they claimed overall victory at Rás Tailteann and arrive into this year’s race in excellent form.
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The Route Ras Tailteann 2026
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The Sports Bottles Guy And The Rás
We’re delighted to announce that The Sports Bottles Guy will be the official bottle supplier for the 2026 Rás Tailteann 🚴♂️🇮🇪
A key part of any race is keeping riders hydrated and performing at their best, and we’re proud to partner with a supplier that will support the peloton every step of the way.
The Sports Bottles Guy is a leading provider of high-quality, custom sports bottles, trusted by clubs, events, and organisations across Ireland and beyond. Their commitment to durability, design, and performance makes them the perfect partner for the Rás More>>>
Rás Tailteann Gears Up For Another Week Of World-Class Cycling
Rás Tailteann Gears Up for Another Week of World-Class Cycling
Meath County Council is proud to announce the launch of the 71st Rás Tailteann, taking place from 20–24 May.
This prestigious event will cover 785 km across five stages, featuring 21 categorised climbs, traversing Portlaoise, Kilmallock, Banteer, Enniscorthy, and Baltinglass.
The final stage will culminate in Dunboyne, where three laps of a challenging circuit will determine the stage winner and the overall champion of Rás Tailteann 2026.
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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>>>
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