Ras - The Story of Ireland''s Unique Bike Race

September 1953, 52 bike riders at the GPO in Dublin, took to the roads. The Ras quickly became an enormous success. It is characterised by unconventional practice, spontaneity, grittiness, and fierceness of competition. This book captures the spirit and essence of the Ras, its historical significance and place in Irish sporting history.

Product details

• Authors: Tom Daly
• Publisher: Collins Press Ireland
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.04.2012
• EAN: 9781848891487
• ISBN: 978-1-84889-148-7
• No. of pages: 352
• Subject: Guides > Sport > Motorsport, motorcycle sport, bicycle sport, aviation sport