Route And Detailed Analysis 2008 Stage one begins with a ceremonial start in Navan at noon on Sunday May 18th, and takes the riders 142 kilometres to Ballinamore. The route passes through Kells and crosses a category three climb there after just 14.2 kilometres. The prime line is also the location of the first of three hot spot sprints, which will award bonus seconds and could well influence who takes the first yellow jersey of the race.
Rules And Regulations 2008 The FBD INSURANCE RÁS is promoted under Union Cycliste Internationale Cycling Regulations, and is classified as a 2.2 event in the European Tour.
Points will be awarded as follows for the UCIIndividual European Rankins. More>>>