First blood to Holland as Van Kessel gallops in for Rás na mBan opener

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With Video: Countdown to battle for Rás na mBan 2012 in ‘The Kingdom’

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Hawkins says Tour of Britain “a new level” for him; optimistic ahead of big week

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Well-known names in international field for ‘Race Around Ireland’ Sunday start

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Tour of Britain build-up: We recall Martin Earley’s 1989 Kellogg’s Tour near-triumph

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Mixed day for Irish as first London Paralympics road race medals settled