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American Wonderful Pistachios Pro Team Announced For An Post Rás
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| Tim Farnham U.S.A |
A week after the announcement that the Australian Drapac Professional team and the New Zealand national squad will be competing in this year’s An Post Rás, the third international team has been confirmed for the world-ranked event.
The Los Angeles-based Wonderful Pistachios pro squad will travel from the US for the Sunday May 22nd start of the race, and is determined to ride well. Team director Josh Horowitz competed in the event ten years ago and said that he is very much looking forward to bringing his riders to the well-known contest.
“In 2001, the Rás was my first international racing experience as a neo pro and to this day it is still my favourite stage race,” he enthused. “I really like this race for the Wonderful Pistachios team because our roster consists of strong, gritty riders who will excel at the kind of in-the-gutter, on-the-rivet riding that the Rás has to offer. I think they will bring a lot of energy and excitement to the race.”
The lineup is yet to be finalised but Horowitz names the two leaders of the team. “Tom Faiers raced the Pro Tour last year with Footon Cervetto and brings a wealth of talent and experience to the squad,” he said. “Neil Coleman is a two time UK national time trial champion and at 6'4" he can not be missed in the pack.” More>>>
Drapac Professional Cycling Team And New Zealand Squad For An Post Rás
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| Peter McDonald Drapac Australia |
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| Shane Archbold New Zealand |
With less than two months to go until the start of this year’s An Post Rás, two strong teams have been revealed as the first international squads confirmed for the prestigious race.
Both are from the southern hemisphere, with the Australian Drapac Professional team and New Zealand national squad returning a year after competing in the 2010 edition.
The Drapac riders were amongst the strongest last year, with the team working well together to help Joe Lewis net a superb second on stage four to Tipperary, sixth on stage six to Gorey, and a fine eighth overall. Stuart Shaw was also fourth on stage eight to Skerries.
Lewis has since moved to the Trek Livestrong under 23 team, but Shaw is expected to return at the helm of the squad. He is likely to be joined by former Australian road race champion Darren Lapthorne, who rode the race with Rapha Condor in 2009 and took an excellent fourth overall. More>>>
2011 Race Regulations
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2011 Race Regulations - Downloadable PDF
Specific regulations for 2011 AN POST RÁS, PDF file for download and printing
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Race Officials 2011
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Race Information
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Team Registration and Sign On
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Technical Guide Acknowledgement
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Accommodation Booking Form
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Stage End Accommodation Officers
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