Sam Bennett: looking ahead to the Tour de France

Irish sprinter Sam Bennett talks to Cycling Weekly about his roller-coaster career, which could reach a new peak in France this July

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Sam Bennett recently left Ireland and moved to Monaco. Not that there is anything unique or surprising about that; after all, in recent years, the principality has become home for so many professionals that together they could form a fearsome squad.

However, the relocation shows how far Bennett has come in two years. From being on the verge of quitting the sport after a series of injuries, the 24-year-old is now one of the most promising sprinting talents out there.

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Nick Bull is an NCTJ qualified journalist who has written for a range of titles, as well as being a freelance writer at Beat Media Group, which provides reports for the PA Media wire which is circulated to the likes of the BBC and Eurosport. His work at Cycling Weekly predominantly dealt with professional cycling, and he now holds a role as PR & Digital Manager at SweetSpot Group, which organises the Tour of Britain.