Claire Steels of Brother UK Fusion RT has taken victory in the stage four individual time trial at Tullaroan.

The Briton beat Anna Shackley of Team GB by five seconds at the end of the 6.7km solo race against the watch with Molly Patch (Brother UK Fusion RT) third at 11 seconds.

Race leader Josie Knight (Team GB) was fourth, 13 seconds behind Steels who now takes over the overall race lead from Knight by six seconds.

Maeve Gallagher was best of the Irish in seventh to confirm her position as best Irish rider in sixth place overall.

Results with Amended Points Classification

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