The prize list of this year’s An Post Rás na mBan has been further boosted with the announcement that world renowned cycling accessories manufacturer Oval Concepts has agreed to support Ireland’s premier women’s stage race.
Oval Concepts, the US firm that has worked with top engineers and Formula One aerodynamicists to introduce ground-breaking technology into bike racing, will present its mouthwatering 981 Carbon Clincher wheelset to the overall winner of the Best Irish Rider in this year’s event.
The highest-placed rider from the local racing scene at the end of the five days and six stages in County Clare this September will win the wheelset valued at over €1700.
The Best Irish rider Competition (formerly known as the County Rider Competition) is supported by Clare County Council and the coveted prize of the Oval Concepts 981 wheelset will be presented along with the final Best Irish Rider jersey at the end of the final stage in Ennis on September 14th.
Meanwhile the top Young Rider at the conclusion of this year’s race will win an example of the Oval Concepts 960 Carbon Aero Base Bar. The renowned time trial cockpit offers the best properties of light weight, aerodynamics and durability in a combination valued at over €700.
“Oval Concepts is excited to help promote women’s competitive cycling in Ireland. Oval Concepts owes much of its advanced component designs to working closely with professional cyclists. Additionally, a core component of our company’s philosophy is to support women’s cycling around the globe,” stated Milay Galvez, Professional Sponsorship Manager – Oval Concepts & Fuji Bikes.
About Oval Concepts
Established in 2002, Oval Concepts has pushed the limits of technology since its inception. The firm has worked with engineers and Formula One aerodynamicists to introduce ground-breaking technology that combines light weight with aerodynamics with durability. In nine years of existence, Oval Conceptsproducts have won everything from Grand Tours to the Ironman World Championships.
Oval Concepts products are currently used by a number of top professional outfits including Team Tibco on the US women’s scene and the Team NetApp-Endura men’s squad of rising Irish sprint star Sam Bennett.
