He says he is not ready to compete in such a "gruelling" event.
Sam Bennett has withdrawn from the men's road race at the UCI Road World Championship in Belgium this weekend.
The Carrick-on-Suir rider says he's not ready to compete in such a 'gruelling' event having recently returned from injury.
The Irish team for Sunday's race will include Eddie Dunbar, Rory Townsend and Ryan Mullen.
Cycling Ireland has confirmed Sam Bennett has withdrawn from the men’s road race at the UCI Road World Championships in Flanders, Belgium which takes place on Sunday, 26th September.
— Cycling Ireland (@CyclingIreland) September 21, 2021
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