Irish cycling legend Stephen Roche "would put his money" on nephew Dan Martin to win a stage of the Giro d’Italia, which starts in Belfast with a team time-trial on Friday.

Italian Diego Ulissi won the first stage of the Tour of Poland as Sir Bradley Wiggins made a low-key return to action with Team Sky.

Alberto Contador finished second behind Venezuela’s Jose Rujano in today’s 13th stage of the Giro d’Italia to extend his cushion as the overall leader.

RESORT transfers often tend to be the most annoying part of package holidays, but Topflight’s use of Verona as airport destination for Lake Garda-based holidays has proved hugely popular with Irish clients.

AUSTRALIA’S Robbie McEwen claimed his third victory in this year’s Giro d’Italia as he won a group sprint in the 10th stage yesterday.