Cycling: Sam Bennett leads large Irish contingent in European Road Championships

The Carrick-on-Suir sprint specialist will be hoping to regain some of his early-season form

Sam Bennett: Leads a strong Irish team at the European Championships. Picture: LaPresse via AP

Sam Bennett will make his return to racing to lead the 22-strong Irish team at the UEC European Road Championships in Italy starting on Wednesday.

The Carrick-on-Suir sprint specialist, who missed the Tour de France through injury, will be hoping to regain some of his early-season form which saw him take seven victories.