Ireland's Tour De France hero Sam Bennett won't defend his title at National Championships
The 29-year-old has confirmed his absence ahead of the weekend.
The 29-year-old has confirmed his absence ahead of the weekend.
‘All the years trying to come up, trying to make it… It took me so long to get here,’ said Sam Bennett, now a winner of the Tour the France green jersey.
Sam Bennett’s friend and training partner Caleb Ewan had some kind words for the Irishman after his own stage 11 win today.
The Deceuninck–Quick-Step rider had a third-place finish, with Wout van Aert claiming Stage 5.
In spite of a crash, Primoz Roglic maintained his overall lead.
The Carrick-On-Suir man landed his third consecutive stage win today.
The Carrick-On-Suir rider is enjoying a brilliant run.
Dumoulin retains the maglia rosa as Fernando Gaviria wins stage 12.