Darren Rafferty dreamed of racing professionally since childhood. Weekend family trips to Irish club races—fueled by volunteers, tea, and sandwiches—sparked his passion within cycling’s tight-knit community.
Strong junior results at home and across Europe, including victory at the U23 Giro Ciclistico della Valle d’Aosta-Mont Blanc, earned him a WorldTour contract. The dream became reality.
Now with two grand tours and Irish champion’s stripes behind him, Darren chases new ambitions. Director Sam Davis explores this transition in EF Pro Cycling’s latest Explore Film presented by Wahoo.










