Sam Bennett: 'If that's as good as it gets, then I’m okay. But I want more'

Sam Bennett was in the form of his life during the 2020 season. He tells Brian Canty that Milan-San Remo is next on his targets, while winning a world championship is another on his bucket list

Sam Bennett was in the form of his life during the 2020 season. Milan-San Remo is next on his targets, while winning a world championship is another on his bucket list.

A lot of things come naturally to Sam Bennett, but arrogance isn’t one of them.

Almost four months since he launched himself into the hearts and minds of casual and diehard observers of cycling with his exploits at the Tour de France, the 30-year-old Carrick on Suir cyclist laughs when we ask if he’s a superstar now.