Calling all cycling enthusiasts!
This May you can cheer on and support some of the finest cyclists from around the world, as the winner of this year’s Rás Tailteann will be determined right in the Boyne Valley. Bective, just outside Trim in County Meath, will be the finishing point for the 69th edition of the Rás Tailteann, which will take place from Wednesday, May 22nd to Sunday, May 26th.
Three finishing laps of a 14.1km spectator-friendly circuit will allow spectators a chance to see the competition during a one-hour finale.
Visitors will be able to witness the exciting conclusion to the Rás including the prize giving ceremony at the eye-catching surroundings of Bective Stud, Apartments and Tearooms, after taking in some of the many attractions in the Boyne Valley.
On Sunday 26th May, spectators will line the streets of towns and villages throughout County Meath to see the Rás make its way from Maynooth through Dunboyne, Ratoath, Ashbourne, Stamullen, Julianstown and onto the coast at Laytown, before swinging back inland via Donore, Garlow Cross and finishing at Bective Stud on the banks of the River Boyne. At Bective, there will be parking and refreshments available and spectators can watch the riders do three laps of the final circuit. There are two category three climbs along the way before a super-fast circuit awaits in Bective for this year's final hour of racing, where the 2024 Rás Tailteann winner will get their hands on the famous George Plant trophy.
Everyone is welcome to line out at Bective on the Trim-Navan road in County Meath to welcome and cheer on the cyclists on Sunday 26th May.
The afternoon will present a great spectacle for people to come and view this special race.
Rás Director Ger Campbell said: “We are delighted to be able to reveal details of the Rás Tailteann 2024 route. With 5 epic days of cycling, there are a series of very tricky climbs along the way southwards and back up the country towards our ultimate finish in Bective on Sunday, May 26th, for what promises to be an extra special day. We want everyone to come out to support our riders at Bective, County Meath and can’t wait to welcome everyone to Rás Tailteann 2024.”
Kieran Kehoe, Chief Executive Meath County Council said:“We are really excited to welcome the 69th edition of the Rás Tailteann to the Boyne Valley and support the final stage in Meath. The Boyne Valley is known for its stunning landscape so it will be a fitting environment for the final stage of the Rás. We look forward to welcoming cyclists and spectators to towns and villages right across Meath on Sunday 26th May for what will be a fantastic event.”
Noel Moran, Owner Bective Stud, Apartments and Tea Rooms said: “We are delighted that Rás Tailteann will be finishing at Bective and so pleased to be the main sponsor of the coveted yellow jersey. We look forward to welcoming visitors for what will be a fantastic event and to enjoy the finish right opposite Bective Stud, on the Trim Road. We wish the very best of luck to everyone competing in the Rás.”
