Sam Bennett

There is no hardier athlete than the pro cyclist, which is what makes this more mysterious

Irish sprinter had targeted longest Classic as part of building up his race fitness

Archie Ryan surprises with seventh overall in the Istrian Spring Trophy in Croatia

Archie Ryan takes sixth place on stage two of the Istrian Spring Trophy in Croatia

Irish national champion admits he’s not firing on all cylinders yet

Irish sprinter still working his way back to full race fitness

Bennett and team-mate Ryan Mullen will relish Monday’s sprint finish

Jasper Philipsen has too much speed at the death with Bennett still building up form

Sprinter Sam Bennett keeps his powder dry in stage won by Swiss rider Stefan Bissegger

Carrick on Suir rider still fine-tuning sprint strategy with lead out team in Middle East

The Carrick-on-Suir rider sees a return to form after knee injury blights much of 2021

Bennett confident he will reach top shape in time for the Tour de France

Former Tour green jersey winner looking ahead to the new season with confidence

The Belgian outfit is one of the strongest in cycling. It clocked up 65 victories last season

Irish sprinter starts the new year fresh after injury struggles frustrated for much of 2021

Women’s cycling scene making rapid progress in previously neglected wing of sport