The 2025 Rás Tailteann, Ireland’s premier cycling stage race, will mark its 70th edition this spring. In the lead-up to this milestone event, organisers have unveiled the first confirmed teams set to travel for the race – and all three hail from Britain. Cycling Club Isle of Man, Ride Revolution Coaching, and TAAP Kalas will represent the British Isles in the five-day contest from May 21–25.
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Their participation underlines the strong cross-channel presence that has defined the Rás over the years, especially after British riders excelled in last year’s edition. British competitors have traditionally performed well in the Rás Tailteann, and 2024 was no exception. In one of the closest battles in the event’s history, British rider Dom Jackson (Foran CT) clinched the overall victory in 2024, wearing the yellow jersey after defending his lead from Stage 2 to the finish. Fellow Brit Tim Shoreman (Wheelbase CabTech Castelli) capped off that race by sprinting to win the final stage into Bective, while his teammate Tom Martin also won a stage. These results highlight the impactful role British teams and riders have had in the Rás, a race founded in 1953 and long regarded as an iconic test of endurance on Irish roads.
Ride Revolution Coaching, which made an impressive debut last year by finishing sixth overall through Daniel McDermott and achieving multiple top-ten stage results, returns with a reinforced roster. Established just two years ago, the squad has rapidly become one of Britain’s leading domestic teams. Their lineup now features Britain’s reigning hill climb champion Harry Macfarlane and British Cycling’s top-ranked domestic rider, Clay Davies, positioning them as serious contenders for both stage wins and overall classification.
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Making its Rás debut, TAAP Kalas arrives with high expectations, having previously performed strongly at Ireland’s Rás Mumhan and in British domestic races. Team manager Henry Latimer has promised an aggressive approach, targeting prominent stage performances in their first attempt at the iconic Irish race. Cycling Club Isle of Man will make its fourth consecutive appearance, bringing considerable experience to the challenging Irish roads. The Manx team has consistently been competitive, regularly achieving top-ten stage finishes in recent years.
The 2025 Rás Tailteann, Ireland’s premier cycling stage race, will mark its 70th edition this spring. In the lead-up to this milestone event, organisers have unveiled the first confirmed teams set to travel for the race – and all three hail from Britain. Cycling Club Isle of Man, Ride Revolution Coaching, and TAAP Kalas will represent the British Isles in the five-day contest from May 21–25.
Their participation underlines the strong cross-channel presence that has defined the Rás over the years, especially after British riders excelled in last year’s edition. British competitors have traditionally performed well in the Rás Tailteann, and 2024 was no exception. In one of the closest battles in the event’s history, British rider Dom Jackson (Foran CT) clinched the overall victory in 2024, wearing the yellow jersey after defending his lead from Stage 2 to the finish. Fellow Brit Tim Shoreman (Wheelbase CabTech Castelli) capped off that race by sprinting to win the final stage into Bective, while his teammate Tom Martin also won a stage. These results highlight the impactful role British teams and riders have had in the Rás, a race founded in 1953 and long regarded as an iconic test of endurance on Irish roads.
Ride Revolution Coaching, which made an impressive debut last year by finishing sixth overall through Daniel McDermott and achieving multiple top-ten stage results, returns with a reinforced roster. Established just two years ago, the squad has rapidly become one of Britain’s leading domestic teams. Their lineup now features Britain’s reigning hill climb champion Harry Macfarlane and British Cycling’s top-ranked domestic rider, Clay Davies, positioning them as serious contenders for both stage wins and overall classification.
Making its Rás debut, TAAP Kalas arrives with high expectations, having previously performed strongly at Ireland’s Rás Mumhan and in British domestic races. Team manager Henry Latimer has promised an aggressive approach, targeting prominent stage performances in their first attempt at the iconic Irish race. Cycling Club Isle of Man will make its fourth consecutive appearance, bringing considerable experience to the challenging Irish roads. The Manx team has consistently been competitive, regularly achieving top-ten stage finishes in recent years.
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