The 137 kilometre stage will pass through Nine Mile House where there is a King of the Mountains prime before heading to Grangemockler and along the Clonmel bypass, through Cahir and on to Bansha where the riders turn left towards the Glen of Aherlow and the climb of the Coach Road before dropping down to the finish line on the Main Street in Tipp Town.
The race leaders Yellow jersey is being worn by yesterday's stage winner Francesco Reda of Team Idea – the Italian holds a 3 second lead over Austria's Lukas Postelberger with Ireland's Martin Irvine 3rd at 1 minute 1 second.
There are 3 Tipperary riders in the Ras this week – Sean Hahessy, Simon Ryan and Michael Butler.
The stage is due to finish in Tipp Town any time from 1.50pm onwards
