Kimber claims Rás Tailteann title by narrowest of margins from Jamie Meehan

Josh Charlton claimed the final stage. 

BY GEORGE: George Kimber riding for the Isle of Man team celebrates victory with his teammates after crossing the finish line. Pic: Lorraine O’Sullivan

Stage 5 of Rás Tailteann 2025 brought the curtain down on a dramatic and high-speed week of racing, with the final 142.8km from Kildare Town to Bective offering a fitting finale. 

The day belonged to Josh Charlton (Great Britain CT), who stormed clear to take the stage win, but it was George Kimber (Cycling Club Isle of Man) who emerged victorious in the general classification, claiming the Bective Stud Yellow Jersey and the title of Rás Tailteann champion.