Shoreman leads after Day 1 of 70th Rás Tailteann

Niall McLoughlin of Connacht Cycling finished second on the opening stage.

Tim Shoreman of the UK Wheelbase team wins the opening stage of Rás Tailteann into Boyle Pic: Lorraine O’Sullivan

British rider Tim Shoreman took the opening stage of the 70th Rás Tailteann on Wednesday in a sprint finish.

The Wheelbase/Cabtech/Castelli rider stormed clear ahead of Niall McLoughlin (Connacht Cycling), with another British cyclist, Will Tidball, taking third.