Ryan Mullen pips Nicholas Roche to land fifth Irish time-trial title

Ryan Mullen said it was one of his best performances after a difficult season and gives him huge confidence ahead of the weekend.

Ryan Mullen wins the Senior Men's race at the  2021 Cycling Ireland Time Trial National Championships. Picture: INPHO/Laszlo Geczo

Ryan Mullen warmed up for Sunday's elite national road race championships in Co Wicklow on Thursday with a narrow 16-second victory over Nicolas Roche to claim his fifth Irish time-trial title.

The 27-year old Trek Segafredo rider said it was one of his best performances after a difficult season and gives him huge confidence ahead of the weekend.