Irish cyclist gains unusual title at Tour de France

Sam Bennett has joined the Tour de France party, as a sprinter with Bora-Argon.

Fri, 17 Jul, 2015 - 23:01

By Stephen Barry

Much of the Irish challenge at the Tour de France has centred on Dan Martin (two-time stage runner-up this year) and Nicolas Roche (Road Captain for Chris Froome’s Team Sky).

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