Race Around Ireland Update

It's been a rough few days in the Race Around Ireland. Only five of the original eleven solo riders are still in the race. Several riders, including the great Fabio Biasiolo pulled out due to illness. USA's Stephen Bugbee bailed due to a case of Shermer's Neck. Irish racer Joe Barr is out in front and Mark Pattinson remains competitive in second place. The team racers are already coming in. Check out the action on the race website.

The Race Around Ireland is Underway!

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The first annual 1350 mile, single stage Race Around Ireland is underway with ten of the original eleven solo racers still in the action. Some big names in ultra cycling have shown up. At this point, Italian Fabio Biasiolo is out in front with hometown favorite Joe Barr not too far behind. Joe Barr, an ex-pro Irish cyclist, is racing not only to win, but also to raise funds and awareness for the Northern Ireland Cancer Fund for Children. His principal sponsor is Chain Reaction Cycles. Veteran RAAM racer Mark Pattinson is also on hand as is Caroline Van Den Bulk. The only US rider in the solo field, Stephen Bugbee, is out there too and doing a respectable job after some early navigation errors.

Follow the action at the Race Around Ireland website.