52nd FBD Milk Rás - 2.5

Ireland, May 23-30, 2004

Features and diaries

• The Irish contenders: A look at the localriders and teams that will be aiming for the win in Ireland's national tour
• The foreign contingent: A strong foreign entry means that Irish riders will have to fight hard for success this year
• The organiser's view: Milk Rás organiser Dermot Dignam gives a blow-by-blow account of the route and how he thinks the race will unfoled over the roads of Ireland.

Marl Lovatt's diary

• Stage 3 - Kevin's turn
• Stage 2 - Just like the telly
• Stage 1 - Surprised myself by getting in the break and on the podium.