The 2010 FBD Insurance Rás Tailteann was the 58th edition of the

Rás Tailteann Rás Tailteann (; "Tailteann Race"), often shortened to the Rás, is an annual international cycling stage race, held in Ireland. Traditionally held in May, the race returned after a hiatus in 2022 as 5 day event held in June. By naming the rac ...

cycle race. The race took place over 8 days between 23 and 30 May 2010. The race was sponsored by FBD Insurance.

Stages

Stage 1

Stage 1 took place on 23 May 2010, the race began in Dunboyne, County Meath and it finished in Dundalk,

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. The stage was a total distance of 149 km.

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of Rapha Condor-Sharp won the race in 3 hours and 28 minutes.

Stage 2

The second stage took place on 24 May 2010, the race started in Dundalk,

. The stage was declared void after a jeep collided with several riders leading the race.

Stage 3

Stage 3 took place on 25 May 2010 from Carrick-on-Shannon to

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. The stage was won by Irish pro

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in a time of 3 hours and 50 minutes. The race distance was 171 km.

Stage 4

Stage 4 took place on 26 May from

to Tipperary town, Germany's Maximillian May of Thuringer Energie won in a time of 3 hours and 49 minutes, he just edged 19 other riders in a sprint finish.

Stage 5

The fifth stage took place on 27 May from Tipperary town to Carrick-on-Suir. British rider Jonathan Tiernan-Locke of Rapha Condor-Sharp finished the stage in first place.

Stage 6

Stage 6 took place on 28 May, it began in Carrick-on-Suir and finished in Gorey,

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. John Degenkolb of Thuringer Energie won the 127 km stage in just under three hours alongside

of Rapha Condor-Sharp who came second in under a second behind John Degenkolb.

Stage 7

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won the 151 km 7th Stage from Gorey to Kilcullen.

Stage 8

The final stage was from Kilcullen to Skerries, County Dublin and was won by German John Degenkolb of the Thuringer Energie team. Alexander Wetterhall of Team Sprocket Pro became the first Swedish winner of the Ras with a time of 24 hours 44 mins 13 secs. He was 59 seconds ahead of Englands Peter Williams, with

of Namibia back in 3rd place. Irelands Connor McConvey took 4th place, as well as the Best U23 rider class. McConveys

teammate

won the KoM class. Final Stage winner Degenkolb also took the Points classification. Ryan Sherlock was the best County finisher.

Winners

General classification

Jersey progress

References

External links

Official Website
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