In November 2010, Eamonn O'Muircheartaigh, a chartered physiotherapist and novice cyclist, decided he wanted to cycle the same route that the professional cyclists take for the An Post Rás which takes place every May. Every mile, every hill, every bump and every emotion that comes with taking on the roads of Ireland with just a few pounds of metal and two wheels.
But... what if...?
A phone call later he agreed with An Post Rás organisers to precede the pro's with some other 'friends' who were mad enough to agree to take on the gruelling 8 day event.
After a few more phone calls, and a few twisted arms, 'Race the Rás' was a living breathing reality.
The idea is simple...
Get a number of people to commit to cycling at least one stage and even get some people to attempt all 8 stages of the An Post Rás, get them to front up some money for the privilege and give that money to a couple of charities – a cancer charity and Goal.
Throw in a few others to help with the non-cycling supporting roles and you have what you see here before you…a mad idea that will hopefully go some way to helping those we love, who are suffering from a horrible disease and those that don’t have the means to help themselves.
For more information on Race the Rás please visit www.racetheras.com