WATCH: Rás na mBan gets off to a fantastic start in Kilkenny
French rider sprints to Stage One victory in Freshford
Rás na mBan 2025 got underway in County Kilkenny on Wednesday, with Ladynamips RVC rider Océane Goergen leading home a reduced bunch sprint to secure the victory. British rider Alice McWilliam of Team Phoenix took second place on the stage with Team Ireland’s Erin Creighton mounting the final step on the podium.
Goergen’s stage win also places her at the head of the General Classification standings, and she’ll wear the leader’s magenta jersey on today's (Thursday) second stage from Kilkenny City to Gorey. - READ MORE HERE