Connor rides to third tour win

Ahoghill cyclist Ryan Connor completed a Tour of the North treble on Monday with overall victory in the event.

Connor, who also won in 2004 and 2006, was 37 seconds clear of Belgian Tom Vanbecelaere after the final stage that started and finished in Carryduff.

Vanbecelaere was 90 seconds ahead of third-placed Sean Downey - the Banbridge rider picked up the junior title for the second year in a row.

Castlereagh's Glen Kinning won the 70-mile stage.