Strong Czechs for FBD Insurance RÁS

The Czech Republic professional cycle racing team, Elmarco KK Cube, is the first of the six pro teams expected to take part in the FBD Insurance RÁS, to name its squad for the big eight-day international cycle race, which starts from Dublin on 22nd of next month.

The team leader, Rostislav Krotky, is an experienced stage race rider who will be backed by some of the Czech Republic’s most promising under-23 riders, including Jan Novak, Jiri Korbel, Ondrej Pavelka and Michal Stasny.

In addition to the six professional, teams, 17 county teams, French and German regional teams, six American, three British and national teams from Wales and Scotland will line up at the GPO for what promises to be an intriguing battle.