Dunbar looks ready to take on the world

Cycling Ireland coach Neill Delahaye believes rising star Eddie Dunbar has the potential to medal in Saturday’s world junior road race championships in Spain.

Delahaye, a former international rider himself, has been suitably impressed by 18-year-old Dunbar’s performances this year to brand him a big medal hope against the world’s elite.

“We think Eddie has the capacity to podium,” said the Dubliner. “Having looked at his competitors, having seen him on the national and international stage, knowing what he can do, the type of circuit the race is on Saturday, he has the potential to podium.