Irish cyclist Ciaran Power today came an excellent third on the second stage of the Herald Sun Tour in Australia, sprinting home at the head of the main bunch that finished in the same time as winner Baden Cooke.
Then in the third stage Power finished with the main field on the 107 kilometre leg to Wonthaggi and is currently 10th overall, one minute 18 seconds behind yellow jersey Henk Vogels. Former national champion Tommy Evans is next best of the Irish in 17th place, having improved his overall position when he finished 8th on the third stage.
The race continues tomorrow with two more split stages, a 49 kilometre leg to Korumburra and a 91 kilometre race to Traralgon. The world ranked tour finishes on October 15th.
Filed by Seán Folan
