Terms and Conditions of Event

Article 1 Organisation

under the regulations of Cycling Ireland and International Cycling Union (UCI), together with those additionally specified in this Technical Guide. It is to be held from Tuesday 8th until Sunday 13th July 2025. The organisers will under no circumstances hold themselves responsible in any way for cycling, motorcycling, motoring or other civil offences. Competitors, race staff and team officials are obliged to observe the Road Traffic Acts. It is the responsibility of team officials and competitors to be familiar with the Race Regulations. All participants (riders and officials) must be holders of a current valid licence issued by a UCI affiliated national federation which must be submitted to the Commissaire President before the start of the event. Competitors shall submit themselves to any Anti-Doping control immediately after the finish of each stage. It is compulsory that all competitors wear hard-shell helmets at all times on every stage.

Article 2 Type of Event

The event is open to athletes of the Junior Men category. The event is entered on the Cycling Ireland National Events Calendar. Riders must obey the Rules of The Roads and are responsible at all times for their own safety. The Roads are not closed to traffic.

Article 3 Participation

The event is open to teams of 5 riders. Teams accepted are, National Teams, Regional Teams, Club Teams and Individual entries.

Article 4 Race Headquarters

The Race Headquarters for the duration of the event will be at Treacys West County Hotel, Ennis Co. Clare (Eircode –V95 C9CT). At the start the Race Headquarters will be open from 14:00hrs until 16:45hrs. Team representatives are requested to confirm their starters and collect their race numbers. The team managers meeting organised in the presence of the Commissaires Panel is scheduled for 17:00hrs at Treacys West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. Clare.

Article 5 Radio Tour

Race information will be broadcast on the following frequency: 453.5625Mhz

Article 6 Neutral Service Support

The Neutral Service Support is handled by the race organisation. The Neutral Service is taken care of by means of two cars. These cars are to be equipped by each team supplying one set of wheels. Riders receiving equipment will be responsible for returning or replacing it. All service on the left hand side of the road only.

Article 7 Mishap in the final 3km

In line with UCI regulations which differ from Cycling Ireland regulations, the final 3km rule will apply on stages 1,2,3,4 and 6. The final 3km rule will not apply on stage 5 due to it being an uphill finish.

Article 8 Bonuses

Time bonuses are awarded at the finish line of all Road Stages. Bonuses are awarded as 10”-6”-4” to the first three riders on the stage.

Article 9 Finishing Time Limits

Taking into account the characteristics of each stage, the finishing time limit has been set at 20% of the winners time for each stage. The time limit may, in exceptional circumstances, be increased by the Commissaires Panel in agreement with the organiser.

Article 10 Classifications

The following classifications will be issued in the following order of priority:

Individual General Classification – established by adding up the times recorded for the stages taking into account bonuses and penalties – Chapter T7 Article 3A. In the event of a tie in the Individual General Classification, the tie will be resolved in accordance with Chapter T7

Article 3A. The leader of the Individual General Classification will wear the yellow jersey. Individual Points Classification– Points will be awarded to riders for stage end placings only. The points will be allocated as follows: 15 points to 1 point respectively for 1st to 15th place. In the event of a tie in the Individual Points Classification, the tie will be resolved in accordance with Chapter T7 Article

3B. The leader of the Individual Points Classification will wear the green jersey.

King of the Mountains Classification
KOM points will be awarded as follows:
Category 1 climb, 1st to 5th placing -12, 10, 8, 6, 4 points
Category 2 climb, 1st to 4th placing -9, 7, 5, 3 points
Category 3 climb, 1st to 3rd placing -5, 3, 1 point

The approach to a KOM is indicated by a Blue Flag. The KOM Flag itself is indicated by a White Flag.

In the event of a tie in the King of the Mountains Classification, the tie will be resolved in accordance with Chapter T7

Article 3C. The leader of the King of the Mountains Classification will wear the polka dot jersey.

1st Year Junior Classification– Open to riders born in 2009. In the event of a tie in the 1st Year Junior General Classification, the tie will be resolved in accordance with Chapter

T7 Article 3A. The leader of the 1st Year Junior General Classification will wear the white jersey. Stage Winners Jersey – will be awarded to the best-placed rider not entitled to a Classification Jersey at the finish of each stage with the exception of the final stage when the jersey will be awarded to the stage winner.

Team General Classification– The team classification for the day shall be calculated in accordance with article 2.6.016 of the UCI regulations. In the event of a tie in the Team General Classification, the tie will be resolved in accordance with Chapter T7 Article 3D. Any team reduced to fewer than three riders shall be eliminated from the general team classification.

Article 11 Prizes

The full list of prizes is listed in the Race Technical Guide.

Article 12 Antidoping

Doping Control will be carried out by Sport Ireland, in line with UCI Anti-Doping regulations. Sport Ireland will be deemed to be the Results Management Authority. The Doping Control Station will be situated at locations identified by the race organisation and team officials will be notified of this location in the event of Doping Control taking place. The riders selected will be notified by appointed chaperones.

Article 13 Awards Ceremony

The following riders must attend the awards ceremony each day:

• The first THREE on the stage
• The leaders of all individual classifications

Following the final stage, the following are also required in addition to the above:

• The first THREE overall
• Team Classification Winners
• Lantern Rouge

The presentation for Stages 1-5 will take place at the finish line. The final presentation will take place at the race dinner at Treacys West County Hotel, Ennis Co. Clare.

Article 14 Penalties

The Cycling Ireland scale of penalties is applicable to the event. In the event that an occurrence is not covered by the Cycling Ireland scale of penalties, then the UCI scale of penalties shall apply. Riders and officials should pay particular attention to toilet requirements and seek suitable areas in places not subject to public view. Failure to comply with this instruction may incur sanctions depending on the seriousness of the offence.

Article 15

Feeding will take place after 30km into the stage and finish with 20km remaining. Feeding must take place behind the Commissaires car unless otherwise directed by the Commissaire.

Article 16 Gear Restrictions

In line with UCI Regulations, there will be no gear restrictions.