Bennett left with bitter taste after Gent-Wevelgem

Ireland’s Sam Bennett endured a tortuous final hour in the Belgian classic Gent-Wevelgem when it looked for long spells that he could land the biggest one-day win of his career.

The 30-year-old from Carrick-on-Suir rode a near perfect race, surviving the crosswinds, cobbles, climbs and chaos only to fall victim to a stomach issue when the race was there for the taking.