Brilliant Chris McGlinchey crowned king of Munster

Chris McGlinchey wrote his name into Irish cycling history with a truly stunning ‘gun-to-tape’ victory at the Kerry Group Rás Mumhan yesterday.

The 21-year-old Belfast rider, making his debut in the Easter showpiece in Kerry, managed to stave off a host of challengers over a gruelling four days of hectic racing to be crowned this year’s champion.

Taking the yellow jersey after winning Friday’s opening stage, the former downhill mountain biker successfully defended the race lead since then, albeit with the help of his incredible Irish Development squad teammates, Ian Richardson, Darragh O’Mahony, Fintan Ryan, and Craig Macaulay.