Results – AN Post RAS

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Shake up at the RAS in Ireland with more changes to the overall, Josh Edmondson still 2nd, Mullen up to 3rd and Rob Partridge adds to KoM tally as he moves to 4th overall

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Results – AN Post RAS

Whilst Yellow jersey Postlberger continues to lead and Kiwi Aaron Gate adds another stage to his collection, there was another shake up on the GC. Joshua Edmondson (AN Post) sits in second still but Ryan Mullen (AN Post) moves up a place to third overall and Rob Partridge of NFTO is now fourth and added to his KoM points tally.

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Aaron Gate of An Post Chain Reaction Secures his Second Stage Victory in Scintillating Dash to the Line

New Zealander Aaron Gate fought off stiff competition from Marco Tizza and Matteo Malucelli (Team IDEA 2010 ASD) to storm to victory in Stage five of An Post Rás. Gate broke away from the leading pack with just five kilometres to go in an audacious move that set the platform for his stage victory today in Ballina. Jaap de Man (Team 3M) and Marco Tizza (Team IDEA) followed the An Post rider’s break and the three men worked well together through a highly technical home stretch with lots of twists and turns. The gap shortened quickly as the pack reeled in the three leaders but Gate managed to hold off a final assault by Tizza and Malucelli to give An Post Chain Reaction their third stage win of this year’s Rás.

Post office primes and category three climbs returned for stage five which led an exciting and enthralling stage as the 142km course weaved its way through the scenic terrain from Newport to Ballina, which proved to be a test to even the most experienced riders.

Several riders tried to get off the front early but after a couple of minutes of freedom, they were soon hauled back into the pack. The first notable break came from county rider Simon Ryan (Limerick Mego RT) who rode impressively throughout today’s stage. He was rewarded by finishing the stage as the first county rider home.

The inevitable split in the pack happened at the 35km mark led by the yellow jersey holder, Lukas Postlberger (Tirol Cycling Team). The lead group consisted of eighteen riders including four of the An Post Chain Reaction Team who rode an extremely intelligent tactical race today, allowing Aaron Gate to conserve his energy levels for the all-important finish.

The riders covered 47.2 kilometres in the opening hour and 48km in the second hour in what was a very fast race, pushed on by powerful tailwinds and a smooth course. Coming into the first climb at Glenassera the breakaway held a one minute and thirty second lead which subsequently extended out to over four minutes following the descent from the second climb at the Ceide Fields. It was at this point that we looked to have lost Simon Ryan, but in an impressive show of strength from the young Tipperary man he fought his way back to dine at the top table once again. Robert Partridge (NFTO) won both climbs to strengthen his grip on the coveted King of the Mountains Jersey.

Coming into the final portion of the race Gate was relentless, constantly attacking and very nearly getting away on a number of occasions. His persistence finally paid off, when with only 5km to go he shot out from the pack followed by De Man and Tizza to give themselves a sixteen second lead as they rounded the bend coming into the final two kilometres.

This was a gap that proved decisive as the chasing pack were left agonisingly out of reach in the closing sprint and although they managed to claw the leaders back to within touching distance, Gate forged on ahead to prevail after a brave and aggressive ride.

After the race Aaron Gate seemed optimistic about his team’s chances in the General Classification. “The Rás is definitely a race that isn’t over until the fat lady sings. We could have thought that the GC was out of the way on the first day but that definitely is not the case. We are just going to have to keep riding hard, enjoy the final three stages and maybe even try to get another win.”

After today’s results Postlberger retains both the Yellow and the Points Classification Jerseys, while Ryan Mullen (An Post) now holds a three minute and twenty nine second lead over Jaap De Mann (Team 3M) in the U23 category. Best County Rider (Ian Richardson) and King of the Mountains (Robert Partridge) remain unchanged.

Stage 5
1 Gate,Aaron An Post Chain Reaction 3h07’32″
2 Tizza,Marco Team IDEA 2010 ASD
3 Malucelli,Matteo Team IDEA 2010 ASD
4 de Man,Jaap Team 3M
5 Kruopis,Aidis An Post Chain Reaction
6 Vigano,Davide Team IDEA 2010 ASD
7 Hrinkow,Dominik Hrinkow Advarics Cycling Team
8 Edmondson,Joshua An Post Chain Reaction @03″
9 Gesbert,Elie Team Pays De Dinan @ s/t
10 Frame,Alex NEW ZEALAND National Team @ s/t
11 Postlberger,Lukas Tirol Cycling Team @ s/t
12 Partridge,Robert NFTO @ s/t
13 Mullen,Ryan An Post Chain Reaction @06″
14 Ryan,Simon LIMERICK Mego RT @16″
15 Schonberger,Sebastian Tirol Cycling Team @ s/t
16 Bain,Nick NEW ZEALAND National Team @ s/t
17 Potts,Marc DOWN Nth Graham Powerhouse Sport @06’04″
18 McLaughlin,Ronan CORK Aquablue @ s/t
19 Hofer,Andreas Hrinkow Advarics Cycling Team @ s/t
20 Daniel,Aurelien Team Pays De Dinan @ s/t
21 Irvine,Martyn Madison Genesis @ s/t
22 Holmes,Matthew Madison Genesis @06’07″
23 Richardson,Ian DUBLIN UCD @ s/t
24 Lawley,Steven Neon Velo Cycling Team @ s/t
25 Lewis,James NFTO @ s/t
26 Steurs,Christophe Team 3M @06’11″
27 MacKinnon,Sean CANADA National Team @ s/t
28 Dunne,Conor An Post Chain Reaction @ s/t
29 Janssens,Jimmy Team 3M @06’21″
30 Holohan,Liam Madison Genesis @ s/t
31 Cowan,Alexander CANADA National Team @07’57″
32 McKenna,Sean CORK Aquablue @ s/t
33 Fankhauser,Clemens Hrinkow Advarics Cycling Team @ s/t
34 Lynch,John DUBLIN South Eurocycles @ s/t
35 Robinson,Hugo Neon Velo Cycling Team @ s/t
36 Durrin,Jeremy Neon Velo Cycling Team @ s/t
37 Nulty,Javan MEATH DID Electrical @ s/t
38 Benetseder,Josef Hrinkow Advarics Cycling Team @ s/t
39 L’Hermitte,Benjamin Team Pays De Dinan @ s/t
40 Aiken,Roger LOUTH Team Asea @ s/t
41 McCrystal,Bryan LOUTH Team Asea @ s/t
42 Hawkins,Peter DOWN Nth Graham Powerhouse Sport @ s/t
43 Laverack,Edward JLT Condor @ s/t
44 Lloyd,Rhys NFTO @ s/t
45 Reilly,Christopher DOWN Nth Graham Powerhouse Sport @ s/t
46 Walsh,Anthony CORK Aquablue @ s/t
47 Meehan,Andrew MEATH DID Electrical @ s/t
48 Schoibl,Mario Tirol Cycling Team @ s/t
49 Kergozou,Nicholas NEW ZEALAND National Team @ s/t
50 Duncan,Fraser LOUTH Team Asea @ s/t
51 Journiaux,Axel Team Pays De Dinan @ s/t
52 Jelfs,Dominic Madison Genesis @08’09″
53 Grivell-Mellor,Luke JLT Condor @ s/t
54 Bibby,Ian NFTO @08’12″
55 Wohrer,David Tirol Cycling Team @09’37″
56 Kelly,Robin MAYO Coleman Electronics – T.K.E @11’13″
57 Shaw,Damien LOUTH Team Asea @11’16″
58 Coughlan,David CORK Strata3/Velorevolution RT @16’14″
59 Murray,Stephen CORK Strata3/Velorevolution RT @16’23″
60 Cunningham,Derek DUBLIN Bikeworx @ s/t
61 Watson,David DOWN Nth Graham Powerhouse Sport @ s/t
62 Hamiliton,David DOWN Nth Graham Powerhouse Sport @ s/t
63 McAuley,Alastair LOUTH Team Asea @ s/t
64 Murray,Anthony Team Subaru-Albion @16’29″
65 Murdoch,Peter Neon Velo Cycling Team @ s/t
66 Schipflinger,Florian Tirol Cycling Team @ s/t
67 Clarke,Patrick MAYO Coleman Electronics – T.K.E @18’42″
68 Brennan,David MAYO Mayo.ie @18’52″
69 McCormack,Gareth DOWN Newry Wheelers @20’55″
70 Mudgway,Luke NEW ZEALAND National Team @21’14″
71 Benhamouda,Mehdi USA Team Novo Nordisk Dev. @ s/t
72 Reilly,Dave DUBLIN South Eurocycles @21’16″
73 Rea,Craig ANTRIM Phoenix @21’18″
74 McArdle,Brian DUBLIN Orwell Wheelers @ s/t
75 Moynihan,Cathal CORK Aquablue @ s/t
76 Aitchison,Keegan Team Subaru-Albion @ s/t
77 Millar,Mark CAVAN Velo Cafe Magasin @ s/t
78 McClure,Reid USA Team Novo Nordisk Dev. @21’21″
79 O’Connell,Keith MAYO Mayo.ie @ s/t
80 Prendergast,Jason MAYO Coleman Electronics – T.K.E @21’22″
81 Hodge,John WATERFORD Dungarvan Minnies @ s/t
82 Kenny,Shane LIMERICK Mego RT @ s/t
83 Quinn,Colm DOWN Newry Wheelers @ s/t
84 Saidov,Ulugbek USA Team Novo Nordisk Dev. @ s/t
85 Hughes,Keith DUBLIN Bikeworx @ s/t
86 Campbell,Daragh USA Team Novo Nordisk Dev. @ s/t
87 Ahern,Michael WATERFORD Dungarvan Minnies @ s/t
88 Meaney,Richard MAYO Mayo.ie @ s/t
89 Killeen,Ronan DUBLIN Lucan Stagg Cycles @ s/t
90 Flavin,Marcus WATERFORD Dungarvan Minnies @ s/t
91 McGrady,Aaron ANTRIM Phoenix @ s/t
92 Loftus,Alan LIMERICK Mego RT @ s/t
93 Caves,Aidan CANADA National Team @ s/t
94 Woods,Des DOWN Newry Wheelers @ s/t
95 Marie,Rodolphe Team Pays De Dinan @ s/t
96 Featherstone,Sean DOWN Newry Wheelers @ s/t
97 McMahon,Hugh CORK Strata3/Velorevolution RT @ s/t
98 Kirwan,Peter DUBLIN Lucan Stagg Cycles @ s/t
99 Tobin,Ken DUBLIN Bikeworx @ s/t
100 Leonard,Michael DUBLIN Lucan Stagg Cycles @ s/t
101 Molyneaux,Daniel Team Subaru-Albion @ s/t
102 Radley,Mark WATERFORD Dungarvan Minnies @ s/t
103 Sheehan,Gary DUBLIN Bikeworx @ s/t
104 Cox,Stuart MEATH Martin Donnelly/Fast Shipping @ s/t
105 Butler,Michael DUBLIN Orwell Wheelers @ s/t
106 Crean,Kieran CORK Strata3/Velorevolution RT @ s/t
107 Travers,Damian WATERFORD Dungarvan Minnies @ s/t
108 Breheny,Joseph DUBLIN UCD @ s/t
109 McDonagh,Richard DUBLIN Bikeworx @ s/t
110 Robinson,Colin MEATH Martin Donnelly/Fast Shipping @ s/t
111 Laverty,Colm MEATH Martin Donnelly/Fast Shipping @ s/t
112 Lacey,Sean CORK Aquablue @ s/t
113 Moriaty,Eugene MEATH DID Electrical @ s/t
114 Smith,Morgan Team Subaru-Albion @ s/t
115 Morgan,Karl ANTRIM Phoenix @ s/t
116 Dolan,Liam DUBLIN UCD @ s/t
117 Montgomery,David Team 3M @ s/t
118 McGreevy,James MAYO Mayo.ie @ s/t
119 McCarthy,David JLT Condor @ s/t
120 Stewart,Daniel ANTRIM Phoenix @ s/t
121 Pettiti,Alessandro Team IDEA 2010 ASD @ s/t
122 Morton,Eoin DUBLIN UCD @ s/t
123 Mueller,Andreas Hrinkow Advarics Cycling Team @ s/t
124 Blennerhassett,Tom DUBLIN Orwell Wheelers @ s/t
125 Dwyer,Niall DUBLIN UCD @ s/t
126 Dowling,Mark MEATH DID Electrical @ s/t
127 Barras,Tom NFTO @ s/t
128 Moses,Thomas JLT Condor @ s/t
129 MacAodha,Nigel CAVAN Velo Cafe Magasin @ s/t
130 Ryan,Marc NEW ZEALAND National Team @ s/t
131 Elliot,William CANADA National Team @ s/t
132 Rooney,Fergus ANTRIM Phoenix @ s/t
133 Coleman,Bobby LIMERICK Mego RT @21’43″
134 Doggett,Niall MEATH Martin Donnelly/Fast Shipping @23’36″
135 Nicholls,Mark DUBLIN Lucan Stagg Cycles @27’47″
136 Lawless,James DUBLIN South Eurocycles @ s/t
137 Johnstone,Eric CANADA National Team @30’30″
138 Henry,Joe CAVAN Velo Cafe Magasin @30’40″
139 Staunton,Robert CORK Strata3/Velorevolution RT @ s/t
140 Minting,Alex Neon Velo Cycling Team @35’06″
141 O’Regan,Tim MEATH DID Electrical @35’12″
142 O’Hagan,Niall CAVAN Velo Cafe Magasin @35’16″
143 O’Connell,Pajoe MAYO Mayo.ie @ s/t
144 Sheils,Gary CAVAN Velo Cafe Magasin @36’38″
145 Hudson,Neal DUBLIN Orwell Wheelers @36’40

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OVERALL
1 Postlberger,Lukas Tirol Cycling Team 17h53’48″
2 Edmondson,Joshua An Post Chain Reaction @01’05″
3 Mullen,Ryan An Post Chain Reaction @01’52″
4 Partridge,Robert NFTO @03’10″
5 Gate,Aaron An Post Chain Reaction @04’32″
6 de Man,Jaap Team 3M @05’21″
7 Kruopis,Aidis An Post Chain Reaction @07’29″
8 Frame,Alex NEW ZEALAND National Team @07’34″
9 Irvine,Martyn Madison Genesis @07’44″
10 Schonberger,Sebastian Tirol Cycling Team @11’11″
11 Richardson,Ian DUBLIN UCD @11’29″
12 Vigano,Davide Team IDEA 2010 ASD @12’45″
13 Benetseder,Josef Hrinkow Advarics Cycling Team @13’19″
14 Steurs,Christophe Team 3M @13’44″
15 Bain,Nick NEW ZEALAND National Team @13’51″
16 Janssens,Jimmy Team 3M @13’55″
17 Fankhauser,Clemens Hrinkow Advarics Cycling Team @14’56″
18 Malucelli,Matteo Team IDEA 2010 ASD @15’10″
19 Gesbert,Elie Team Pays De Dinan @15’48″
20 Bibby,Ian NFTO @16’10″
21 Dunne,Conor An Post Chain Reaction @16’57″
22 Journiaux,Axel Team Pays De Dinan @17’21″
23 McKenna,Sean CORK Aquablue #NAME?
24 L’Hermitte,Benjamin Team Pays De Dinan @18’43″
25 Hofer,Andreas Hrinkow Advarics Cycling Team @19’05″
26 McLaughlin,Ronan CORK Aquablue @20’26″
27 Potts,Marc DOWN Nth Graham Powerhouse Sport @21’01″
28 Lawley,Steven Neon Velo Cycling Team @21’22″
29 McCrystal,Bryan LOUTH Team Asea @21’32″
30 MacKinnon,Sean CANADA National Team @22’11″
31 Nulty,Javan MEATH DID Electrical @22’23″
32 Kelly,Robin MAYO Coleman Electronics – T.K.E @22’44″
33 Tizza,Marco Team IDEA 2010 ASD @24’22″
34 Wohrer,David Tirol Cycling Team @24’33″
35 Aiken,Roger LOUTH Team Asea @25’47″
36 Schipflinger,Florian Tirol Cycling Team @25’53″
37 Durrin,Jeremy Neon Velo Cycling Team @26’16″
38 Reilly,Christopher DOWN Nth Graham Powerhouse Sport @26’24″
39 Walsh,Anthony CORK Aquablue @27’09″
40 Daniel,Aurelien Team Pays De Dinan @27’20″
41 Holohan,Liam Madison Genesis @27’37″
42 Robinson,Hugo Neon Velo Cycling Team @29’00″
43 Lloyd,Rhys NFTO @29’13″
44 Laverack,Edward JLT Condor #NAME?
45 Kergozou,Nicholas NEW ZEALAND National Team @29’58″
46 Jelfs,Dominic Madison Genesis @30’07″
47 Watson,David DOWN Nth Graham Powerhouse Sport @30’12″
48 Schoibl,Mario Tirol Cycling Team @30’13″
49 Holmes,Matthew Madison Genesis @30’16″
50 Moses,Thomas JLT Condor @30’46″
51 Lynch,John DUBLIN South Eurocycles @31’21″
52 Lewis,James NFTO #NAME?
53 Duncan,Fraser LOUTH Team Asea @31’24″
54 Lacey,Sean CORK Aquablue @32’57″
55 Brennan,David MAYO Mayo.ie @34’10″
56 Hrinkow,Dominik Hrinkow Advarics Cycling Team @35’53″
57 Murray,Stephen CORK Strata3/Velorevolution RT @36’14″
58 Grivell-Mellor,Luke JLT Condor @38’13″
59 McAuley,Alastair LOUTH Team Asea @38’24″
60 Clarke,Patrick MAYO Coleman Electronics – T.K.E @38’31″
61 Shaw,Damien LOUTH Team Asea @38’46″
62 Ryan,Simon LIMERICK Mego RT @39’53″
63 Murdoch,Peter Neon Velo Cycling Team @41’45″
64 Elliot,William CANADA National Team @42’01″
65 Sheehan,Gary DUBLIN Bikeworx @42’35″
66 Hawkins,Peter DOWN Nth Graham Powerhouse Sport @43’13″
67 Morgan,Karl ANTRIM Phoenix @43’23″
68 Dowling,Mark MEATH DID Electrical #NAME?
69 Ryan,Marc NEW ZEALAND National Team @43’29″
70 Smith,Morgan Team Subaru-Albion @43’54″
71 Aitchison,Keegan Team Subaru-Albion @44’17″
72 Cowan,Alexander CANADA National Team @44’35″
73 Benhamouda,Mehdi USA Team Novo Nordisk Dev. @44’38″
74 Caves,Aidan CANADA National Team @44’49″
75 Marie,Rodolphe Team Pays De Dinan @44’58″
76 McGrady,Aaron ANTRIM Phoenix @45’24″
77 Murray,Anthony Team Subaru-Albion @46’01″
78 Meehan,Andrew MEATH DID Electrical @47’48″
79 Morton,Eoin DUBLIN UCD @48’49″
80 Montgomery,David Team 3M @50’04″
81 Stewart,Daniel ANTRIM Phoenix @50’44″
82 Johnstone,Eric CANADA National Team @51’06″
83 Dolan,Liam DUBLIN UCD @51’35″
84 McClure,Reid USA Team Novo Nordisk Dev. @52’20″
85 Meaney,Richard MAYO Mayo.ie @52’59″
86 Coughlan,David CORK Strata3/Velorevolution RT @53’29″
87 Rea,Craig ANTRIM Phoenix @53’32″
88 Moriaty,Eugene MEATH DID Electrical @53’57″
89 Millar,Mark CAVAN Velo Cafe Magasin @54’07″
90 Cunningham,Derek DUBLIN Bikeworx @54’27″
91 Moynihan,Cathal CORK Aquablue @55’17″
92 McArdle,Brian DUBLIN Orwell Wheelers @58’33″
93 Flavin,Marcus WATERFORD Dungarvan Minnies @58’58″
94 Reilly,Dave DUBLIN South Eurocycles @59’17″
95 Hodge,John WATERFORD Dungarvan Minnies @59’23″
96 Hughes,Keith DUBLIN Bikeworx #NAME?
97 Barras,Tom NFTO @59’26″
98 Mueller,Andreas Hrinkow Advarics Cycling Team #NAME?
99 Ahern,Michael WATERFORD Dungarvan Minnies @1h00’01″
100 McCarthy,David JLT Condor @1h00’24″
101 Quinn,Colm DOWN Newry Wheelers @1h00’34″
102 McGreevy,James MAYO Mayo.ie @1h00’43″
103 Hamiliton,David DOWN Nth Graham Powerhouse Sport @1h00’52″
104 Minting,Alex Neon Velo Cycling Team @1h00’55″
105 Tobin,Ken DUBLIN Bikeworx @1h01’01″
106 McMahon,Hugh CORK Strata3/Velorevolution RT @1h01’13″
107 Rooney,Fergus ANTRIM Phoenix @1h01’48″
108 Campbell,Daragh USA Team Novo Nordisk Dev. @1h01’55″
109 Prendergast,Jason MAYO Coleman Electronics – T.K.E @1h02’11″
110 Kirwan,Peter DUBLIN Lucan Stagg Cycles @1h05’53″
111 Pettiti,Alessandro Team IDEA 2010 ASD @1h06’10″
112 Cox,Stuart MEATH Martin Donnelly/Fast Shipping @1h07’17″
113 Laverty,Colm MEATH Martin Donnelly/Fast Shipping @1h08’52″
114 Kenny,Shane LIMERICK Mego RT @1h09’07″
115 Mudgway,Luke NEW ZEALAND National Team @1h09’49″
116 Blennerhassett,Tom DUBLIN Orwell Wheelers @1h10’32″
117 McCormack,Gareth DOWN Newry Wheelers @1h10’58″
118 Killeen,Ronan DUBLIN Lucan Stagg Cycles @1h12’27″
119 Travers,Damian WATERFORD Dungarvan Minnies @1h13’06″
120 Woods,Des DOWN Newry Wheelers @1h13’28″
121 Crean,Kieran CORK Strata3/Velorevolution RT @1h19’03″
122 Leonard,Michael DUBLIN Lucan Stagg Cycles @1h20’10″
123 Breheny,Joseph DUBLIN UCD @1h20’14″
124 Featherstone,Sean DOWN Newry Wheelers @1h24’36″
125 O’Connell,Pajoe MAYO Mayo.ie @1h25’22″
126 Molyneaux,Daniel Team Subaru-Albion @1h25’28″
127 MacAodha,Nigel CAVAN Velo Cafe Magasin @1h28’08″
128 Loftus,Alan LIMERICK Mego RT @1h30’23″
129 Radley,Mark WATERFORD Dungarvan Minnies @1h33’14″
130 O’Regan,Tim MEATH DID Electrical @1h33’59″
131 Butler,Michael DUBLIN Orwell Wheelers @1h38’08″
132 Coleman,Bobby LIMERICK Mego RT @1h40’12″
133 O’Connell,Keith MAYO Mayo.ie @1h45’14″
134 Lawless,James DUBLIN South Eurocycles @1h47’10″
135 McDonagh,Richard DUBLIN Bikeworx @1h51’10″
136 Dwyer,Niall DUBLIN UCD @1h52’50″
137 Robinson,Colin MEATH Martin Donnelly/Fast Shipping @1h56’11″
138 Doggett,Niall MEATH Martin Donnelly/Fast Shipping @1h57’54″
139 Henry,Joe CAVAN Velo Cafe Magasin @2h03’38″
140 Staunton,Robert CORK Strata3/Velorevolution RT @2h05’20″
141 Saidov,Ulugbek USA Team Novo Nordisk Dev. @2h08’01″
142 O’Hagan,Niall CAVAN Velo Cafe Magasin @2h10’11″
143 Sheils,Gary CAVAN Velo Cafe Magasin @2h13’36″
144 Hudson,Neal DUBLIN Orwell Wheelers @2h18’57″
145 Nicholls,Mark DUBLIN Lucan Stagg Cycles @2h45’18″

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