Tim Shoreman (Wheelbase CabTech Castelli) won stage 5 of Rás Tailteann, 26 May, as Foran CT’s Dom Jackson secured yellow having successfully defended his lead since stage 2.
Featured image: Lorraine O’Sullivan
Report
The fifth and final stage of the 2024 Rás Tailteann commenced in Maynooth, with riders prepared to tackle a 155.6km route that included three laps of the finishing circuit in Bective. With three riders all on the same time on GC – race leader Dom Jackson (Foran CT), The stage was set for a day of intense racing and strategic manoeuvres.
Dillon Corkery (All Human – VeloRevolution) initiated the first attack of the day. Starting just 32 seconds behind the general classification leader, Corkery aimed to replicate his 2022 victory. However, Team Ireland and Foran CT were vigilant, ensuring Corkery was closely marked from the outset.
As the peloton left Ratoath, a group consisting of Patton Sims (Good Guys Racing NYC), Adam Robertson (Ride Revolution Coaching), and Ryan Christensen (Foran CT) launched an attack with Lindsay Watson in close pursuit. They managed to gain a 25-second advantage as they sped towards Ashbourne but were swiftly reeled back in.
Rás Tailteann 2024. Stage 5 Maynooth – Bective 26/5/2024. Image: Lorraine O’Sullivan Race leader Dom Jackson defends his yellow jersey from the front during todays stage
George Peden (Team PB Performance) made a bold move after Ashbourne with 25km completed. Peden, who began the day fourth overall, only 15 seconds behind on GC, was another rider the peloton refused to let escape.
At the 30km mark, the race’s high speeds and winding roads caused the bunch to split, leaving about 15 riders in the latter group. Many riders, exhausted, fought hard to bridge the gap.
As the race reached the 41km mark, the peloton approached the penultimate King of the Hills (KOH) challenge—the Gabriel Howard Memorial Cromwell’s Bush KOH, a category three climb. The group stayed together over the climb and continued towards Stamullen. Local rider Sean Landers (UCD Cycling Club) attacked on the outskirts, receiving a hero’s welcome as he led through his home village. His solo effort was short-lived, however, as the peloton regrouped approaching Gormanstown.
A breakaway featuring Wilson (Ride Revolution), Conroy (Clara Joinery Bray Wheelers), Landers, Kimber and Perrett (Spirit TBW Stuart Hall Cycling), and Tom Martin (Wheelbase Cabtech Castelli) attempted to escape near Julianstown. But with Perrett just 16 seconds down on GC, the group was quickly brought back into the fold.
Rás Tailteann 2024. Stage 5 Maynooth – Bective 26/5/2024. Image: Lorraine O’Sullivan Dillon Corkery on the last circuit before the finish of the stage
As the race continued along the east coast through Laytown, the flat terrain thwarted multiple breakaway attempts until Jacob Smith (Wheelbase Cabtech Castelli) and Pablo Alarcon Caros (Canel’s Java) managed to carve out a 25-second lead entering Drogheda. They held the gap until nearing the entry to the circuit at 106km, where they were absorbed back into the peloton.
Entering the final circuit, the attacks came thick and fast, with Dillon Corkery, Will Perrett, and Daire Feeley each trying to break away on the first lap. However, the peloton remained unyielding, nullifying every move.
The stage concluded with a thrilling bunch sprint, where Tim Shoreman emerged victorious, taking a dominant win ahead of Jim Brown (Ribble Rebellion) and John Buller (Spellman Dublin Port).
In the general classification, Dom Jackson took the biggest win of his career, holding on to the Bective Stud Yellow Jersey that he’d so valiantly defended since stage 2. A landmark win for the 26-year-old Brit.
Tim Shoreman’s win secured him the City Break Apartments Green Points Jersey, Liam O’Brien (Team Ireland) won the Spin 11 U23 Jersey, Matteo Cigala (Team Dan Morrissey Primor by Pissei) took home Sport Ireland County Jersey, while Dean Harvey (Team Ireland) claimed the Irish Independent KOH Jersey.
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Rás Tailteann 2024. Stage 3 MAynooth – Bective 26/5/2024
Dom Jackson winner of the 2024 Ras Tailteann
Pic : Lorraine O’Sullivan
Tim Shoreman (Wheelbase CabTech Castelli) won stage 5 of Rás Tailteann, 26 May, as Foran CT’s Dom Jackson secured yellow having successfully defended his lead since stage 2.
Featured image: Lorraine O’Sullivan
Report
The fifth and final stage of the 2024 Rás Tailteann commenced in Maynooth, with riders prepared to tackle a 155.6km route that included three laps of the finishing circuit in Bective. With three riders all on the same time on GC – race leader Dom Jackson (Foran CT), The stage was set for a day of intense racing and strategic manoeuvres.
Dillon Corkery (All Human – VeloRevolution) initiated the first attack of the day. Starting just 32 seconds behind the general classification leader, Corkery aimed to replicate his 2022 victory. However, Team Ireland and Foran CT were vigilant, ensuring Corkery was closely marked from the outset.
As the peloton left Ratoath, a group consisting of Patton Sims (Good Guys Racing NYC), Adam Robertson (Ride Revolution Coaching), and Ryan Christensen (Foran CT) launched an attack with Lindsay Watson in close pursuit. They managed to gain a 25-second advantage as they sped towards Ashbourne but were swiftly reeled back in.
Race leader Dom Jackson defends his yellow jersey from the front during todays stage
George Peden (Team PB Performance) made a bold move after Ashbourne with 25km completed. Peden, who began the day fourth overall, only 15 seconds behind on GC, was another rider the peloton refused to let escape.
At the 30km mark, the race’s high speeds and winding roads caused the bunch to split, leaving about 15 riders in the latter group. Many riders, exhausted, fought hard to bridge the gap.
As the race reached the 41km mark, the peloton approached the penultimate King of the Hills (KOH) challenge—the Gabriel Howard Memorial Cromwell’s Bush KOH, a category three climb. The group stayed together over the climb and continued towards Stamullen. Local rider Sean Landers (UCD Cycling Club) attacked on the outskirts, receiving a hero’s welcome as he led through his home village. His solo effort was short-lived, however, as the peloton regrouped approaching Gormanstown.
A breakaway featuring Wilson (Ride Revolution), Conroy (Clara Joinery Bray Wheelers), Landers, Kimber and Perrett (Spirit TBW Stuart Hall Cycling), and Tom Martin (Wheelbase Cabtech Castelli) attempted to escape near Julianstown. But with Perrett just 16 seconds down on GC, the group was quickly brought back into the fold.
Dillon Corkery on the last circuit before the finish of the stage
As the race continued along the east coast through Laytown, the flat terrain thwarted multiple breakaway attempts until Jacob Smith (Wheelbase Cabtech Castelli) and Pablo Alarcon Caros (Canel’s Java) managed to carve out a 25-second lead entering Drogheda. They held the gap until nearing the entry to the circuit at 106km, where they were absorbed back into the peloton.
Entering the final circuit, the attacks came thick and fast, with Dillon Corkery, Will Perrett, and Daire Feeley each trying to break away on the first lap. However, the peloton remained unyielding, nullifying every move.
The stage concluded with a thrilling bunch sprint, where Tim Shoreman emerged victorious, taking a dominant win ahead of Jim Brown (Ribble Rebellion) and John Buller (Spellman Dublin Port).
Tim Shoreman wins today’s stage.
In the general classification, Dom Jackson took the biggest win of his career, holding on to the Bective Stud Yellow Jersey that he’d so valiantly defended since stage 2. A landmark win for the 26-year-old Brit.
Tim Shoreman’s win secured him the City Break Apartments Green Points Jersey, Liam O’Brien (Team Ireland) won the Spin 11 U23 Jersey, Matteo Cigala (Team Dan Morrissey Primor by Pissei) took home Sport Ireland County Jersey, while Dean Harvey (Team Ireland) claimed the Irish Independent KOH Jersey.
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