The five-day Ras de Cymru, one of Britain’s biggest stage races for lower category riders, kicks off in Wales on Wednesday, July 1.

Nicole Cooke and Emma Pooley used last year’s race as a springboard for Olympic success, showing what a tough workout the Ras is.

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