The 2012 An Post Rás is an annual eight day, stage race around Ireland. This year the race will take place from the 20 - 27 May, delivering the number one cycling event in Ireland. The open racing style of The Rás pits amateur riders from county or club teams against international teams, allowing the best Irish amateur riders to take up the challenge and race against the professionals.

The Rás has a worldwide reputation of being one of the more challenging tours in the elite international calendar. This is the second year An Post is sponsor of the celebrated Rás Tailteann. The 2012 An Post Rás marks the 60th edition of the race.

The action gets underway on Sunday May 20th in Dunboyne, Co. Meath with stage finishes in Kilkenny, Gort, Westport, Bundoran, Buncrana, Killybegs, Coothill and finishing in Skerries.

Route Details:
* Stage 1, Sunday 20th May, DUNBOYNE – KILKENNY 147 Kms.
* Stage 2, Monday 21st May, KILKENNY – GORT 158 Kms.
* Stage 3, Tuesday 22nd May, GORT – WESTPORT 145 Kms.
* Stage 4, Wednesday 23rd May, WESTPORT – BUNDORAN 135 Kms.
* Stage 5, Thursday 24th May, BUNDORAN – BUNCRANA 149 Kms.
* Stage 6, Friday 25th May, BUNCRANA – KILLYBEGS 134 Kms.
* Stage 7, Saturday 26th May, DONEGAL – COOTEHILL 161 Kms.
* Stage 8, Sunday 27th May, COOTEHILL – SKERRIES 139 Kms.