Scanlon rejects offer to ride in time trial

IRELAND’S Mark Scanlon yesterday rejected an offer to compete in Wednesday’s individual time trial.

The 23-year-old Sligo cyclist, a world junior champion in 1998, was offered the place due to the absence of David Millar.

“It was a great honour to be offered the place but, after a team meeting, it was decided not to take up the offer,” said cycling team manager, Martin O’Loughlin.

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