Quiz of the Ras - Thanks and another chance to win!

Thanks to all who turned out last night, the amount raised was over €2,000 for the Rás and Rás na mBán teams. There were 20 teams competing - we hope everyone enjoyed themselves, and well done to all the prize winners!

The winners of the "cycling knowledge" competition was Team Irish Corner with Stephen, Ronan, Cliona and Emily.





The overall winners were Team Viva Espana. It was a close fought competition right to the last round when Viva Espana broke clear and romped home. Well done to Manual, Kilian, Paulo, Tom and Sergio.




If you missed out last night and would still like to contribute to the Ras fundraising we are running a separate online raffle. The prize is a 2 night stay in Mt Wolseley Hotel & Spa in Carlow with a 4 course dinner included.

To be in with a chance to win all you have to do is donate to the club PayPal account. You can do this using the email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. when you log onto PayPal. All those who donate, along with those who bought the blue raffle tickets will be entered. The winner will be announced on the day the Ras team is announced.

Big thanks to all involved last night, Club President Paul Tansey for opening proceedings, to MC and Quizmaster Declan Quigley, helpers Helen, Lucy and Brian, raffle-ticket sellers Neal, Eoin, Bernard, Ronan and Manuel, and those behind the scenes Ken and Stephen. It was a great team effort!

To all those who sponsored prizes we would also like to say a huge thank you, we could have a quiz without prizes:)

And finally thanks to the Goat Grill for hosting the event. It was my first time there and it was the ideal venue!

The Ras squad have come up with another fantastic prize which will be added to the online draw!

Paulo de la Fuente Ms.Sports Science and High Performance, advisor for UCI Pro teams in both XCO and Road cycling from GADEPA is delighted to offer a 3 month premium training package Including:

- Train zones estimation based on Time Limit Tests (1min, 5min, ...).
- Personalized weekly schedule.
- Training Peaks trainee account access.
- Weekly workout review.
- Daily Contact (Whatsapp/email/training peaks) on demand.
- Racing strategy and planning.

Note: This offer includes full lab testing including Anthropometric test, VO2, ventilatory thresholds, wingate, weighlift testing to estimate gym training zones in Pontevedra Galicia(Spain).
If you are planning to do The Camino remember this would be the perfect stop.

Contact details will be provided to the winner of the online raffle.

A reminder that the online draw for the Ras fundraiser will be closing tonight.

If you missed out last night and would still like to contribute to the Ras fundraising we are running a separate online raffle. There are 2 prizes up for grabs.

1. A 2 night stay in Mt Wolseley Hotel & Spa in Carlow with a 4 course dinner included.
2. A 3 month training package with Paulo de la Fuente Ms.Sports Science and High Performance, advisor for UCI Pro teams in both XCO and Road cycling from GADEPA

To be in with a chance to win all you have to do is donate to the club PayPal account. You can do this using the email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. when you log onto PayPal. All those who donate, along with those who bought the blue raffle tickets will be entered. The winner will be announced on the day the Ras team is announced.