Cohnen on right road to victory

VICTORY on the FBD Milk Rás came earlier than expected for Stefan Cohnen.

The German ComNet Senges rider had targeted the Kerry mountains for a stage win. However, when the opportunity presented itself yesterday, the 21-year-old Dutchman responded superbly by leading the stage into Oranmore after a tempestuous 106 mile battle from Trim, fought out in glorious sunshine.

Cohnen jumped clear of a breakaway group 10 miles from the finish and crossed the line just eight seconds ahead of the chasing pack.