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'I spent my confirmation money getting my first bike' - Sean McKenna on his Rás stage victory dream

The 21-year-old is preparing for the start of the race this Sunday.

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May 19th 2017, 4:17 PM

'I went from just starting to ride a bike to the London Paralympics in two years'

Mullingar’s Damien Shaw talks his hopes for Rio 2016 and this year’s An Post Rás.

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Feb 1st 2015, 8:00 AM

'I wanted to leave my mark': Stephen Roche recalls Tour de France win 25 years on

The cycling legend from Dundrum captured three of the sports top prizes in a golden 1987 year.

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May 21st 2012, 8:57 PM