Rás Stories

Every rider, stage and year has its own story to tell... read through some special stories from the Rás in years gone by.

Find out about the 'iron man' of Irish cycling, Jimmy Curran, read how 4 times Rás winner Shay O'Hanlon 'rode alone' and find out some tips on how to become a road champion from Gene Mangan, all in this section of great Rás tales.

The Gene Mangan Story

Some Tips On How To Become A Road Champion By Gene Mangan

Shay O'Hanlon Four Times Rás Winner

Paddy Flanagan Three Times Rás Winner

Meeting The Iron Man Of Irish Cycling

The Case Of The National Cycling Association

Tales From The Gutter By Greg Roche Rás 2003

J. P. Partland - How I Got Here 2001

The 'Men Of The Ras' 1992

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