Want to know exactly what it’s like to ride the Rás?
Using Map My Ride for each of the eight stages you can now Ride the route 2011 (uploaded by 2011 rider, Ryan Sherlock). You can also read Ryan’s blog for a full description of the action each day of the 2011 An Post Rás.
The 2011 route covers 1247 kilometres over eight stages with 28 categorised climbs, three of which are first category ascents.
The action got underway on Sunday May 22nd in Dunboyne, Co. Meath. It then moved counter-clockwise around the country, with stage finishes in Portumna, Kilrush, Castleisland, Castletownbere, Blarney, Tramore, Kildare, and Skerries, North County Dublin.
Now is your chance to ride the route!
Looking for a challenging group spin, doing some serious training or thinking about taking on the next Rás? The 2011 race manual, Map my Ride, Ryan Sherlock's 2011 Rás experience, and the story for each stage are all here.