Moriarty targets a home win

EUGENE MORIARTY (cycleways.com) returns to his native Listowel on Sunday bidding to reclaim the trophy that perpetuates the memory of the man who inspired him to take up cycling, his late grandfather, Gene.

He won this trophy only once during an illustrious career in 1996, but since then injury, illness and inter national commitments have prevented him from taking part.

“In fact last year was my first time to take part in the race since I won it back in 1996,” he said. “Obviously I would like to win it again. It has been one of my targets for the year.”