By Gavin McLoughlin
Sam Bennett of Carrick-on-Suir celebrated his selection for the World Championships with a huge victory on stage 5 of the Tour of Britain today, Thursday.
The 22-year-old An Post-Chainreaction rider made it over two ascents of the steep Caerphilly Mountain with the elite group, and after a 5-kilometre descent to the finish line he would go on to best his companions in the sprint.
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He pipped Michal Golas (Omega Pharma Quick Step) and Martin Elmiger (IAM Cycling) in the closing metres.
It was a phenomenal win for Bennett and comes just 24 hours after he was confirmed in the four-man Irish team for the UCI Road World Championships in Florence on Sunday week.
We’ll have more shortly.
