The third stage of An Post Rás na mBan took the riders on a short 8km time trial this morning on an out-and-back course between Barefield and Crusheen.
It was won by stage 2 winner and race leader Tayler Wiles.
Photographer Lorraine O'Sullivan captured these shots for us.
Last minute nerves for Team Munster's Teresa O'Sullivan before her time trial (Photo: Lorraine O'Sullivan)
Race leader Tayler Wiles riding for the Dublin DID Electrical Cycle4life team on her way to a very convincing win indeed (Photo: Lorraine O'Sullivan)
Full Throttle: Wiles was 32 seconds ahead of the next best; the same margin that covered riders from 2nd to 13th positions on the day (Photo: Lorraine O'Sullivan)
Defending champion, Olivia Dillon gives it everything on the short 8km test and was good enough for 6th (Photo: Lorraine O'Sullivan)
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