George Kimber defends yellow in tense final stage as Josh Charlton takes win

Rás stage winner Josh Charlton: "I was going to have to do something a bit radical"

By Shane Stokes Former individual pursuit world record holder Josh Charlton used his track speed to fine effect on Sunday, jumping clear of the day’s big break and then racing to a dominant solo win. The Great Britain team rider bridged across to a dangerous move and later seized the initiative when it became clear […] The post Rás stage winner Josh Charlton: “I was going to have to do something a bit radical” appeared first on Sticky Bottle.

George Kimber defends yellow in tense final stage as Josh Charlton takes win

The final 142.8km from Kildare Town to Bective offered a fitting finale to bring the curtain down on a dramatic week.

2025 Rás Tailteann: stage 5 report and results

The final stage of the 2025 Rás Tailteann delivered a crescendo worthy of the week’s breathless racing, as Josh Charlton (Great Britain CT) thundered to victory in Bective and George Kimber (Cycling Club Isle of Man) wrapped up the overall title, defending the yellow jersey with the same poise and punch that defined his National Road Series-winning season in 2024. Featured image: Lorraine O’Sullivan Report The 142.8-kilometre finale from Kildare…