STAGE 1, SUNDAY 17^TH MAY  KILCULLEN – WEXFORD, 125 KMS.

The 2009 race begins on Sunday May 17th with a 125 kilometre stage from Kilcullen to Wexford. While it’s mainly flat, a King of the Mountains climb at Knocknacree, bonus sprints at Tullow and Bunclody plus the enthusiasm and aggression of a fresh peloton mean that a ferocious pace will be set. 

KILCULLEN, Castledermot, Knocknacree Category 3 KOM & Hot Spot Sprint, Tullow Hot Spot Sprint, Bunclody Hot Spot Sprint, Enniscorthy, Adamstown, Barntown, WEXFORD.

Wexford Sage Finish Map