Mark Cavendish (Columbia-HTC) wins stage two of the Tour of Ireland in
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Encouragement for Lance Armstrong
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Clear skies and sunshine made for some stunning scenery
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Both members of Lismore Cycling Club turned out \
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With the first category climb at Curragh to come and rain clouds gathering
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Mark Cavendish (Columbia – HTC) had time to double check the margin
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Cavendish's grin was almost as wide as the finishing straight
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Lance Armstrong (Astana) was tucked in in the middle of the first group
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Russell Downing (CandiTV – Marshalls Pasta) retained his overall lead
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Winner of stage two Mark Cavendish (Columbia – HTC)
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Irish National Team rider Sean Downey's fan club
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The Vee climb was lined with spectators
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Russell Downing collects the yellow jersey for the second successive day
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Mark Cavendish (Columbia-HTC) wins stage two in Killarney
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Riders climb Musheramore during the Tour of Ireland's second stage.
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The peloton climbs in the Lismore mountain area during the second stage
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Mark Cavendish (Team Columbia-HTC) and Lance Armstrong (Astana) chat before
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The man himself arrived at the very last minute to sign on
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Mark Cavendish (Columbia – HTC) was a big hit with the crowd
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Mark Cavendish (Columbia – HTC) meets some fans
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Mark Cassidy (An Post – Sean Kelly Team) and Dennis Van Winden (Rabobank)
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Alexander Kristoff (Joker Bianchi) kept the lead in the points classification.
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