MARTIN TAKES RAS OVERALL

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GERMAN Tony Martin took overall victory in the FBD Insurance Ras in Ireland, despite his 17-second lead being threatened by several attacks during the final day?s stage from Newcastle to Skerries.

Martin (Thuringer Energy) led the Ras from stage five onwards, and consistency was the key to his success. He only once finished on the podium, claiming second spot on the stage two from Templemore to Loughrea.

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