The first year junior was part of a four man break in the closing kilometres of the Prix de la Chapelle lès Luxeuil, before beating them in the final sprint.
The Nicolas Roche Development Squad rider looks certain to be part of the Irish team for the World Championships in Spain later this month.
Meanwhile Sam Bennett finished 12th on the opening stage of the Tour of Britain in Liverpool yesterday. The Team NetApp Endura rider notched up a stage win and 2 second places in this event last year.
