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Bennett opts out of World Championships

Date:

21st September 2021

sam-bennett-gent-wevelgem-wout-beel — Photo by Wout Beel

Sport Cycling

Sam Bennett has withdrawn from the men’s road race at the UCI Road World Championship in Belgium this weekend.

The Carrick-on-Suir rider says he’s not ready to compete in such a ‘gruelling’ event having recently returned from injury. The men’s elite race will cover over 260 kilometres.

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The Irish team for Sunday’s race will include Eddie Dunbar, Rory Townsend and Ryan Mullen.

Bennett opts out of World Championships

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