Deignan up to 20th in Tour of Britain

Philip Deignan, one of Ireland's young cycling talents, moved up to 20th overall in the Tour of Britain this evening, after a bunch finish in the 379.3km stage two ride from Leeds to Sheffield.

Deignan up to 20th in Tour of Britain

Philip Deignan, one of Ireland's young cycling talents, moved up to 20th overall in the Tour of Britain this evening, after a bunch finish in the 379.3km stage two ride from Leeds to Sheffield.

The Letterkenny 21-year-old is just 20 seconds off lead rider Mauricio Ardila, after the Colombian out-sprinted Quick Step-Davitamon's Nik Nuyens for the stage win, ending a gruelling four and a half hours in the saddle.

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