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Frank Lewis is joined by Killorglin cycling legend John Mangan to look back on a remarkable life on two wheels.
From winning the Rás in 1972 to racing professionally in France and claiming more than 150 victories, John shares stories from a career that took him across Europe and saw him compete alongside some of cycling’s biggest names.
The programme also features memories and contributions from those who knew John throughout his cycling career and beyond.
John Mangan (left) and Grace Mangan who manages John’ businesses, photographed in his wood where they bring visitors to shoot deer and birds
Denis Mangan (left) and John Mangan in the square in his native Killorglin where, wearing the Ras leader’s yellow jersey, he completed a stage of Ras Tailteann in 1972 – the year he won the Ras.
John Mangan (left) and Pat Healy outside the house in Killorglin where Pat was born.
Frank Coffey (left) and John Mangan on the Beaufort GAA pitch with the McGillicuddy Reeks in the background
Eugene Moriarty (left) and John Mangan outside the old Kilgobnet National School, where John went to school.
Jim Gorman (left) and John Mangan in front of John’s Rolls Royce and French style chateau in Killorglin.
John Mangan, with his Mercedes and Rolls Royce outside his French-style chateau – all paid for from his cycling career in France from 1971 to 1984,..
Tom Daly (left) and John Mangan outside John’s French-style chateau in Killorglin, holding the wooden plaque for winning the 1972 Ras, that was hand carved in Long Kesh, and a trophy for winning a stage of a multi stage race in Spain
John Mangan (left) and Anthony O’Halloran on the bank of the River Laune with Killorglin bridge and town.
