Closing date for the women’s stage race THIS FRIDAY, stage race in Sneem from 17-19th September.  ENTRY FORM and report HERE .

With less than 4 weeks until Irelands biggest womens cycling race kicks off, it’s time to get those entries in!

Don’t miss out on your chance to be part of the 24^th edition of the only stage race in Ireland that is run entirely for women. This 3-day event takes place in Sneem and the roads will be familiar to anyone who has cycled the Ring of Kerry, taking in Molls Gap on friday evening, doing laps of a circuit through Sneem town on Saturday and heading out through Waterville and towards Caherciveen on Sunday. (more…)

Hotel Proprietor and Ras na mBan race sponsor Louis Moriarty may have provided us with comfortable modern apartments with every amenity, a fabulous choice of breakfast and most excellent coffee in a silver coffee pot, but he could not hold off the rain on saturday morning when the girls headed out from Sneem Hotel on their first training spin of the weekend, when they recce’d the first and second stage of the Ras na mBan. (more…)

Please note that the closing dates for applications for the Cycling Weekend on the beautiful Ring of Kerry is Friday 30th July. The weekend is suitable for all standards of female cyclists, and promises to be a good weekend, where you will improve your skills on the bike. Full details and application form HERE

Read on for info on a women’s only spinning class with Scott McDonald of Winning Solutions. Scott’s classes are very popular, and a key to a solid base for many of Ireland’s top riders. (more…)

Get steady…. Ireland’s only Women’s International Stage race is fast approaching.. We are now taking applications.. if you want to take part in this popular race in the beautiful ring of Kerry download the form RasNaMban Entry Form 2010 and return to the Kelly Roche House (address on form). (more…)

All levels of cyclists will be catered for at the fully coached weekend in Sneem, on August 14th and 15th. Read on for full details and application form. (more…)

Everyone keep the weekend 13-15th August free – for a training camp in SNEEM Co Kerry in preparation for Rás na mBan. This is an opportunity for you to see the courses, and ride them under the tutelage of coaches like International Rider Paul Griffin. Good training, learning and craic guaranteed for all…

The training day due to take place this Saturday 3rd July has been cancelled due to low numbers.  (more…)

We want you all to feel ready for Ras na mBan 3-day stage race when it comes around in Sept, no excuses about lack of fitness will be accepted! To help you get your fitness kickstarted early we are holding a training day on 3^rd July at Bray Wheelers clubhouse. (more…)

With the backing of the Leinster Commission,  the women’s commission are putting together a Women’s Leinster Road Squad – an ideal opportunity for Juniors and Development riders to learn how to train and race. (more…)

Rás na mBan 2009, it wasn’t all about the racing, although try saying that to the competitors who travelled to Sneem Hotel from all around Europe and Ireland to tackle the roads of Kerry for the 23rd annual women’s only international stage race. (more…)

Check out some of the photos taken at the time trial at the Sneem Hotel Rás na mBan 2009. Taken by Mark Horohoe of Lakeside Wheelers. (more…)

Last year Rás na mBan was voted event of the year by the members of Cycling Ireland, nominations are closing for Best event next Monday… so (hint hint) why not get your nominations in to awards2009@cyclingireland.ie including your name, club and license number.. just a thought…

Read on for the report from David McLaughlin on the final stage of the Sneem Hotel Rás na mBan. (more…)

Photos courtesty of Grace Mc Nally.. (more…)

Emma Trott of Moving Ladies secured the overall win in 2009 Sneem Hotel Rás na mBan by 28 seconds, finishing in the bunch at the end of the 90km stage. The Irish Development Team won the stage when Heather Boyle coming in first, 6 minutes ahead of the field, with team mate Louise Moriarty coming home second, winning the bunch sprint.  Anne de Wildt of Batavus was 3rd ahead of Emma Trott. Wendy Bates of Lakeside Wheelers came home in 5th place. (more…)

Day two of the Sneem Hotel Rás na mBan saw Moving Ladies’ Emma Trott hold on to her lead by 28 seconds over Anne De Wildt from Betavus. Debby van den Berg from Vision One is a further second back, just ahead of Queen of the Hill Linda Ringlever (Moving Ladies). (more…)

Emma Trott won stage one of Rás na mBan. The Moving Ladies rider is just back from completing Holland  Ladies Tour. (more…)

As the weekend gets closer, the weather is getting better. This is welcome news for the participants and organisers of the only women’s international stage race in Ireland, Rás na mBan. (more…)

Read on for the full list of teams and entrants for the Sneem Hotel Rás na mBan 2009, which takes place in Sneem, Co. Kerry, from Friday 11th Sept – Sunday 13th. (more…)

A strong Irish Development Team has been announced for the Sneem Hotel Rás na mBan 2009, which takes place on the 11-13 September. (more…)

Rás na mBan is fast approaching – we have extended the deadline to this coming friday to accommodate all your late entries!!! This is a great competition, and we really want to see more domestic riders entering. (more…)

Last year Bernadette Gallagher took on the Rás na mBan challenge, having never previously raced in a road race. Read on for her thoughts on the experience! (more…)