Sam Bennett competes in major Italian stage race.

Having already got his first professional win under his belt at the Clasica de Almeria in Spain the 23 year old has impressed many in the peleton.

The Team NetApp Endura rider also put in some strong performances in the Tours of Oman and Qatar last month.

He's now looking to step up another level as he rubs shoulders with the likes of Mark Cavendish and Peter Sagan in Tirreno Adriatico which starts with a team time trial this afternoon.