Sam Bennett

Rocacorba Daily

In today’s Rocacorba Daily news digest, the first edition of 2015: Caleb Ewan and Chloe Hosking lead the Bay Crits ahead of final stage; Riis likely to learn fate soon in relation to Anti Doping Denmark’s investigation; Marcel Kittel interview - “It is going to be a challenging year for everyone”; Report - German mainstream […]

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‘I want to be faster this year:’ Bennett targeting cycling’s top sprinters

Hailing from Carrick on Suir, the same town as multiple green jersey winner Sean Kelly, Sam Bennett has grown up in an area of Ireland steeped in cycling tradition and lore. Time will tell how his career compares with the ex pro but, in terms of sprinting at least, Bennett has similar speed and fearlessness […]

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Bennett extends with NetApp Endura, Archbold signs up

Following what has been a very strong debut season with the NetApp Endura team, the German squad and Irish sprinter Sam Bennett have confirmed that the rider has decided to extend his current contract until the end of the 2017 season. Bennett had been due to race with the team until the end of 2015 […]

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Fitter Sam Bennett aiming for more successful second half to 2014 season

He’s already had a successful debut pro season with three UCI victories and one kermesse, but Sam Bennett remains hungry and is determined to clock up several more wins before 2014 draws to a close. The Irishman secured a deal with the NetApp Endura squad last autumn when he won a stage and finished second […]

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Rocacorba Daily

In this morning’s edition of the Rocacorba Daily news digest: Bradley Wiggins wins UK national TT title, won’t race the Tour de France; Dan Martin confirms no Tour, will focus on Vuelta and worlds; Robert Gesink returns to racing after heart surgery; Katusha announces Tour de France squad; Sam Bennett disappointed to miss out on […]

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Bennett disappointed to miss out on Tour: ‘I could have snuck a podium’

Commenting after the NetApp Endura team named its nine for the Tour de France, Sam Bennett has said that he accepts the team’s decision to pass him over for the race and wishes the squad luck for the event. However the Irish sprinter is disappointed to miss out, saying that he had hoped to force […]

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NetApp Endura names Tour goals of strong overall finish plus stage win

Less than a month before it is due to start its first Tour de France, the NetApp Endura team has laid out ambitious goals for the Grand Tour. General manager Ralph Denk has outlined what he wants the German team to aim for in the race, which begins in Leeds on 5th July. “If everything […]

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