Former champion Valerio Zamboni (Monaco) led the way as midnight approached on the first day of Race Around Ireland. The 2011 race winner and multi World Cup champion had completed 191km in his first seven hours of racing for an
Moynalty Cycling Club are once again lending their invaluable support for Race Around Ireland this year. Kevin Stewart outlines for us here the special bond that exists between this enthusiastic and energetic club from the heart of County Meath and Ireland’s
The world’s best ultra cyclists are poring over maps and downloading GPS coordinates following the eagerly anticipated release of the final routes for Race Around Ireland and its companion event, Irish Ultra Challenge. The final recce of the route for
New ‘Salmon of Knowledge’ Festival to Coincide with Race Around Ireland Start Race Around Ireland are delighted to announce that the inaugural Salmon of Knowledge Festival in Trim, County Meath will coincide with the start of the 9th edition of
The Veloroos, the first Australian, all female RAAM team are on their way to take part in RAI this August. Their two-rider squad of Julie-Anne Hazlett (originally from Tyrone) and Nicole Stanners are excited about the latest adventure for one of
Thinking of volunteering on Race Around Ireland? We’ll be catching up with some of the dedicated crew of supporters to discover just how rewarding their experience is. Christina Cutliffe started off crewing with her company team and couldn’t get enough of
As preparation ramps up ahead of Race Around Ireland in August, it’s time to focus on one of the most important elements of the equation: the bike. You’re going to need to have a very good relationship with your machine
Today marks 150 days to go to the 2017 Race Around Ireland! Riders and crews are no doubt well advanced with their training and preparation. (No pressure ;)) We’ve been beavering away here at Race Around Ireland Towers and we
Dan Fallon will become the first recumbent rider to attempt Race Around Ireland in August 2017. The Chicago native has had a fascinating journey to his first RAI. His inspiring and pioneering spirit will be a welcome addition to this year’s
The current leading light of women’s ultra marathon cycling, Nicole Reist has confirmed that she will compete in Ireland’s toughest sporting event, Race Around Ireland in August. With her first visit to Ireland, the former world champion from Northern Switzerland