The final stage of the 2008 Tour of Ireland is a flat 155 km ride between Killarney in County Kerry and the City of Cork. The riders face the prospect of climbing the infamous St Patrick’s Hill on each of four laps of a very tough 17 km finishing circuit. The 25% climb of St Patrick’s Hill will be lined with spectators as the riders gasp for air on one of the toughest city climbs on the professional circuit.