Tour of Ulster: McCann in at the last minute

David McCann, the Belfast, Ireland based professional cyclist, has been accepted as a last minute entry into this weekend’s Tour of Ulster, which starts Saturday at Craigavon Lakes at 11.45. David was abroad, riding with his professional squad, Team Giant Asia, when the entry forms were in circulation, but he contacted the organisers on his return, and has now emerged to get a place almost at the last minute.

McCann competes as an individual entry, against some of the top Irish teams, but given his past successes - twice an Irish Champion, FBD Milk Ras winner, and this year second in the Tour of Siam, fourth in the Tour of Iran, and last Sunday, best of the Irish in the Shay Elliott Memorial 100 mile Classic - his addition to the start list will be a major interest and matter of concern to the other main hopefuls.

Thank you for reading 5 articles in the past 30 days*

Join now for unlimited access

Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1

*Read any 5 articles for free in each 30-day period, this automatically resets

After your trial you will be billed £4.99 $7.99 €5.99 per month, cancel anytime. Or sign up for one year for just £49 $79 €59

Join now for unlimited access

Try your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1