24 Jun 2016

Bennett to ride Tour de France

11:42 am on 24 June 2016

A second New Zealand cyclist has been confirmed for next month's Tour de France.

New Zealand cyclist George Bennett

New Zealand cyclist George Bennett Photo: PHOTOSPORT

George Bennett of Nelson has been selected to ride for his Dutch Lotto team.

Last week Shane Archbold was selected to ride for the German Bora-Argon team.

There could be as many as five New Zealanders riding in the Tour de France which starts next week.