German John Degenkolb has said that it was great to win in his home country as he took victory in the Munster Giro on Monday.
Degenkolb told his Giant Alpecin Press Office: "There was perfect team spirit today and I am delighted with the victory. It is really great to win in my home country.
"The team worked very hard throughout the whole race and gave me a great lead-out.
"We reacted well on the late attacks in the finale. For the sprint I had the right position and could come through at the right moment, so that was fantastic."