An Post Ras 2014 stages

An Post Ras 2014
18 May 2014 - 23 May 2014 | Ireland | 2.2
- Stage 1 - Robert-Jon McCarthy wins stage 1 of An Post Ras | Dunboyne - Roscommon
  2014-05-18 149.8km
- Stage 2 - Patrick Bevin attacks earns stage 2 win at An Post Ras | Roscommon - Lisdoonvarna
  2014-05-19 159.2km
- Stage 3 - An Post Ras: Jan Sokol wins stage 3 | Lisdoonvarna - Charleville
  2014-05-20 154.2km
- Stage 4 | Charleville - Cahirciveen
  2014-05-20 183.6km
- Stage 5 | Cahirciveen - Clonakilty
  2014-05-21 168.9km
- Stage 6 | Clonakilty - Carrick on Suir
  2014-05-21 167.9km
- Stage 7 | Carrick on Suir - Baltinglass
  2014-05-22 147.7km
- Stage 8 | Newbridge - Skerries
  2014-05-23 134.3km

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