Cairde Rs Tailteann is delighted to announce one of our visiting teams for the 2026 event: APS Pro Cycling from the USA, who make their debut in this years race.APS Pro Cycling by Team Cadence Cyclery is a new team out of Dallas, Texas. It is built around a small group of riders and backed by an organisation with considerable knowledge and experience.Ahead of the race, the team is coming off a strong block of racing in the USA, including the Redlands Cycling Classic and the Tour of the Gila. While this will be the teams first appearance at Rs Tailteann, APS Pro Cycling is expected to arrive with a number of experienced riders looking to make their mark on the race.Among those expected to feature is Adam Lewis, who enjoyed an excellent Rs Tailteann in 2025, winning the KOM jersey and finishing in the top ten overall. Conn McDunphy, a Rs stage winner and second overall in 2025, is also likely to be part of the APS team. The squad is expected to have a strong Irish influence for this race, with the Junior Tour of Ireland champion, Matthew Walls, also likely to feature in the line-up.The 2026 route will make for tough racing but APS Pro Cycling should be well prepared for the challenge ahead. Several of the riders have spent countless hours on the roads of Wicklow and will know the road to Baltinglass very well.Welcoming APS Pro Cycling to the event, Race Director Ger Campbell said: We are delighted to welcome APS Pro Cycling to Rs Tailteann for the first time in 2026. They bring plenty of strength and experience with them, and with riders who know Irish roads well, they will be a very interesting addition to this years race.