Stephen Spratt
My Gerard Experience
Early on in my racing career I learned that a top-quality bike was critical to my success. If I was still racing, I’d definitely do it on a Gerard.
From the first race I won as a Junior, I specialized in stage racing. There’s no doubt in my mind that my Gerard Force 90 would have given me everything I’d need for a grueling nine-day race. It’s stiff on the climbs, so every watt goes into moving you forward. And it’s smooth-rolling on the flats when you need to hammer it home. Now I ride for exercise and because I still love it and I can’t say enough about my Gerard.
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About Stephen
From
Dungarvan, Ireland
Based
Pattaya, Thailand
Age
54
Claims to Fame
1986, 1992 | Champion—GC (General Category) Nine-day FBD Milk Rás (Tailteann), Ireland | |
1992 | Champion—Tour de Hokkaido, Japan | |
1990 | Champion—Irish National Track Championships (Points Race) | |
1987 | KOM jersey—Nine-day FBD Milk Rás (Tailteann), Ireland | |
1984 | Champion—Irish National Track Championships (Pursuit Race) |
Pro Team(s)
- 1985-1992: Irish National Team
- 1988: Seoul Olympics—TTT (Team Time Trial)
Current Gerard Cycles Bike
Force 90
Off the Bike Obsession
Eating out with family
My Links
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1987 FBD Milk Rás (Tailteann)
Holding on to the pink KOM jersey.
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1986 FBD Milk Rás (Tailteann)
Accepting the George Plant Memorial Trophy as GC Champion.
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1992 Nissan International Classic (Tour of Ireland)
Climbing the “wall” of St. Patrick’s Hill, Cork City with the Irish National Team.
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Off the Bike
As a big athletic supporter, there’s always some sort of sport on at my establishment—Murphy’s Irish Pub and Restaurant in Pattaya, Thailand.