2014 An Post Rás

22 May 2014; Tom Scully, Madison Gensis, on a descent to Glengarriff, Co. Cork, during Stage 5 of the 2014 An Post Rás. Cahirciveen - Clonakilty. The An Post Rás is an annual, eight-day, stage race around Ireland. The epic race began in 1953 and has been held every year since. It is one of Ireland's top sporting events bringing world class sporting action and a significant economic boost to towns and villages nationwide. The Rás has a worldwide reputation of being a gruelling challenge in the elite, international calendar. The open racing style allows amateur county and club riders to pit themselves against domestic and international professionals. Picture credit: Ramsey Cardy / SPORTSFILE (Photo by Sportsfile/Corbis/Sportsfile via Getty Images)