The organisers of Kerry Group Rás Mumhan have reported “enormous” demand for places in the race; from teams and clubs at home and abroad. They have encouraged those interested in riding the event at Easter to express their interest in the race by the middle of this month.
It is likely all stage races being held in Ireland this year will experience high demand for places. Most of the events were cancelled over the last two seasons, meaning a lot of pent-up demand for stage race action.
Clubs, teams and riders can express their interest in Kerry Group Rás Mumhan by completing the entry form now available on the race’s website rasmumhan.com.
Once those forms are sent in, the organising group will have a sense of demand from the domestic scene and those expressing their interest will also secure their places.
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“To follow up on the great news of the return of Kerry Group Rás Mumhan we are now opening an expression of interest entry system to all teams,” the organisers said.
“Due to the enormous interest in this year’s event, from both club and international teams, we are asking all interested parties to have the completed entry form returned by February 18th to help secure a place. The entry form can now be downloaded from the Rás Mumhan website.”
The race is catering for senior teams of five riders, with A+, A1, A2 and A3 riders all permitted. Junior teams of six riders can also take part. Rás Mumhan will be promoted this year back in Kerry – and in Cork – and with the backing of Kerry Group. The stages are as follows:
- April 15th, Stage 1: Tralee-Annascaul-Castlemaine-Tralee 90km
- April 16th, Stage 2: Killarney-Killorglin-Ballaghisheen-Sneem 120km
- April 17th, Stage 3: Knocknagree-Rathmore-Kishkeam-Knocknagree 110km
- April 18th, Stage 4: Knocknagashel-Headleys Bridge-O’Leary’s Cross-Knocknagashel 96km
New race director Daithi Creedon said all involved were very thankful to Killorglin CC for the work it had down through the years in promoting and building the event to its current status as one of the most coveted races in Ireland.
