Kelly Benefit Strategies/Medifast off to Ireland for FBD

The Kelly Benefit Strategies/Medifast pro team is gearing up for its first entry into European racing, as a five man squad, led by Jonas Carney, left Wednesday for the FBD Insurance Ras starting May 20 in Naas, Ireland. Dan Bowman and Dominique Perras, who replaces the injured Jonny Sundt, along with Justin Spinelli, Ryan Roth, and Nick Waite will comprise the squad.

The 54-year old FBD RÁS is a UCI-ranked, eight-day, 1,200-kilometre stage race from Naas to Templemore in the Republic of Ireland. With an anticipated field of 150 riders from around the world, the race includes 20 King of the Mountain climbs and a 174-kilometre final stage road race. Stage one, May 20 includes a 20 kilometre category two climb.

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