Antvorskov wins Rás na mBan stage and takes overall lead as Rafferty makes strong move
Danish under-23 champion Silje Antvorskov surged forward in Rás na mBan on Friday, advancing on what was a tough stage to Carrick-on-Suir incorporating two testing climbs.
The Team Friis rider won a four-woman sprint to the line ahead of Noemie Garnier (Vendée Féminine RVC), Olympia Norrid Mortensen (Torelli) and the Irishwoman Aliyah Rafferty (Cycling Ulster), with the next riders finishing 38 seconds back.


