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Tain Team Tour - Unique Irish Stage Race

  • 29-06-2010 7:04am
    #1
    LCD
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,123 ✭✭✭


    The Tain Team Tour is the first cycle race of it’s kind in Ireland. A stage race based on points where teams are the victors and not the individuals. The race will be run over three stages with points awarded daily to teams through a combination of intermediate sprints and final finishing places. The race will comprise of a team time trial and two road stages finishing with one of the longest climbs in Ireland, a 500 metre ascent of the picturesque Clairmont Cairn in the Cooley mountains.

    Riders will ride as part of county teams (as currently happens in the FBD Ras), the first team from each county will represent that county, and subsequent teams will represent towns. Club jerseys can be worn, county jerseys are not required. Teams will be comprised of 4 riders with the best 3 riders to count on each stage. The race is aimed primarily at A3 and A4 riders, although each team is allowed one A2 rider. Teams can be composite with riders from different clubs and counties. As this is a team event it will offer “ordinary club riders” a real chance to race for the coveted malliot jaune whilst having the honour of representing their county.

    In addition the organisers have organised a deal with local four star hotel the Park where riders can stay for three night including dinner for €125. In addition the entry fee also includes tickets for a BBQ after the final stage.
    The race takes place on the August bank holiday weekend July 30th - August 1st 2010. Further information can be found on the race website www.tainteamtour.com or by contacting race director Kevin Dolan Telephone 086 0743711 or email info@tainteamtour.com


Comments

  • #2
    Junior
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,238 ✭✭✭Junior


    Same weekend as the Suir 3 Day isn't it ?


  • #3
    decrrrrrr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 404 ✭✭decrrrrrr


    Ouch..!!! Stage 3 will be a killer. As if the drag from Omeath is not enough, it then goes on to finish on the climb to the TV mast... There will be bodies everywhere on the 1st 1km of that...!!!! 14%-16% on parts of it..

    A boards team should be put together for this one..!


  • #4
    petethedrummer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,604 ✭✭✭petethedrummer


    The final climb.
    http://ridewithgps.com/routes/107837


  • #5
    RobFowl
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 11,669 Mod ✭✭✭✭RobFowl


    I think this looks like a great event and aimed at the riders who won't be going to the Suir valley anyway,

    MC2000 how's about it ...


  • #6
    el tel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,991 ✭✭✭el tel


    Sounds like a great event.

    Love the logo, that bull looks very familiar :) !

    Tain%20Team%20Tour.jpg


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