Rory Townsend wins national road race for first time

Rory Townsend is the Elite Irish National road race champion for the first time in his career after a sparkling performance in yesterday’s title race in Kanturk, Co. Cork

NEW CHAMP: Rory Townsend during the recent Rás Tailteann. Pic : Lorraine O'Sullivan

Rory Townsend is the Elite Irish National road race champion for the first time in his career after a sparkling performance in today’s title race in Kanturk, Co. Cork.

The 26-year old from Kingston Upon Thames in the UK came into the 163-kilometre contest as one of the favourites but knew he needed to be at his very best to come out on top against local rider and WorldTour professional Eddie Dunbar (Ineos Grenadiers), Ben Healy (EF Education - EasyPost) and a host of other challengers.