WHERE TO WATCH THE RACE

Want to check out the action in Ireland’s top international stage race for women?

The 16th edition of Rás na mBan kicks off in Kilkenny on Wednesday 7th September and the best women bike riders from Ireland and abroad are busy making their preparations for the five-day epic.

Riders from all over the world are set to do battle over 400km of racing on six separate stages across the five days on some of the most beautiful roads in and around County Kilkenny.

Closer to the event we’ll post a guide here to the best places to catch the action during the week. It’s going to be an epic week of top class bike racing.

RÁS NA MBAN ON TV!

This year’s event is being filmed for a highlights programme to be broadcast on TV in the days after the final stage. Check here for up to date viewing times.

FOLLOW THE ACTION ONLINE

Check out twitter, facebook and instagram for regular race updates, videos and photos through the week. @rasnamban #rasnamban