Jensen appointed president of FBD Insurance Rás

The world controlling body for cycling, Union Cycliste Internationale, has appointed Denmark’s Ulf Jensen as president of the race jury for the FBD Insurance Rás 8 Day International Cycle Race.

At least 150 riders from over eight countries are expected to be in the line-up when the race moves off from the GPO on Sunday, May 22. Following stage finishes in Emyvale, Tubbercurry, Lisdoonvarna, Templemore, Abbeyleix, Rathdrum and Wicklow town, the grand finale will be in Phoenix Park on Sunday, May 29.