Nicolas Roche
# nicolas-roche - Saturday 23 February, 2013
Roche on Roche: Working with Riis can turn Nicolas into a winner
“They’re guys who speak the same language, who can help him win, and help him be a better competitor.”
# nicolas-roche - Friday 22 February, 2013
‘Cycling gets a raw deal’ — Stephen Roche says it’s time to move on from sport’s doping history
The Giro d’Italia comes to Ireland next year.
# nicolas-roche - Friday 12 October, 2012
Nicolas Roche: Everybody cheats at some stage in some aspect of life
The Irishman was critical of cyclists, such as Lance Armstrong, that have been accused of sustained doping practices.
# nicolas-roche - Sunday 9 September, 2012
Vuelta á Espana: Contador secures ‘beautiful’ victory in Madrid
The 29-year-old Spaniard sealed his second Vuelta triumph a month after returning from a two-year doping ban.
# nicolas-roche - Saturday 8 September, 2012
Vuelta á Espana: Contador prepares coronation in Madrid
Denis Menchov won the penultimate stage of La Vuelta.
# nicolas-roche - Thursday 6 September, 2012
Vuelta á Espana: Bennati trumps Swift at the last
204 kilometres in intense heat and it all comes down to the final sprint.
# nicolas-roche - Monday 3 September, 2012
Vuelta á Espana: Cataldo takes punishing stage as Roche slips back
Joaquim Rodriguez extended his advantage over Alberto Contador in the race for red on Monday’s 16th stage of the 2012 Vuelta.
# nicolas-roche - Sunday 2 September, 2012
Vuelta á Espana: Piedra triumphs, Rodriguez retains lead
Meanwhile, Nicolas Roche is now in ninth place overall following today’s race.
# nicolas-roche - Saturday 1 September, 2012
Vuelta á Espana: Rodriguez extends lead over Contador
The two Spaniards were back at the head of the field today, while there was another top 10 place for Nicolas Roche.
# nicolas-roche - Thursday 30 August, 2012
Vuelta á Espana: Rodriguez wins stage 12, stretches GC lead
Nicolas Roche battled up the day’s final climb to finish eighth, consolidating his top 10 status in the general classification.
# nicolas-roche - Tuesday 28 August, 2012
Vuelta á Espana: Degenkolb sprints to fourth stage win
Joaquim Rodriguez remains in red as Germany’s John Degenkolb made it a foursome of wins at the 2012 Vuelta.
# nicolas-roche - Thursday 23 August, 2012
Vuelta á Espana: Rodriguez makes the most of his red letter day
Spain’s Joaquin Rodriguez won Thursday’s sixth stage of the Vuelta, while Ireland’s Nicolas Roche produced another brilliant ride to finish ninth.
# nicolas-roche - Wednesday 22 August, 2012
The Morning Score: Wednesday
Get ready for an espresso shot of sports news that should keep you charged up until midday at least.
# nicolas-roche - Tuesday 21 August, 2012
Vuelta á Espana: Clarke bolts to stage four victory
Nicolas Roche is still making leaps up the overall standings, but it’s Joaquim Rodriguez who now leads the way.
# nicolas-roche - Monday 20 August, 2012
Vuelta á Espana: Valverde on top as battle for red sparks to life
Ireland’s Nicolas Roche is 11th overall after he finished in a small group six seconds behind Valverde in Eibar today.
# nicolas-roche - Sunday 19 August, 2012
Vuelta á Espana: Degenkolb gets up to take bunch sprint
Here’s everything you need to know on day two of the season’s final Grand Tour.
# nicolas-roche - Tuesday 14 August, 2012
Spanish old guard line-up to support Contador in Vuelta bid
Ireland’s Nicolas Roche will ride with Contador at Saxo Bank next season but lines out with AG2R this time out.
# nicolas-roche - Friday 3 August, 2012
Nicolas Roche: ‘I’m not a bold guy because I’m going to a team where the leader has been banned’
He’ll ride for leader Alberto Contador and manager Bjarne Riis.
# nicolas-roche - Wednesday 1 August, 2012
Paul Kimmage: Irish cyclists put in worst Olympic performances I’ve ever seen
The award-winning author and Tour de France participant was critical of the London 2012 efforts of Nicolas Roche and Daniel Martin.
# nicolas-roche - Saturday 28 July, 2012
Olympic Breakfast: let the Games begin
What to see and what to skip? When are the Irish in action? Here’s our guide to all the action on day one in London.
London 2012: Cavendish rivals plotting British gold flop
Nicolas Roche, Dan Martin and David McCann represent Irish hopes in the road race in London today.
# nicolas-roche - Wednesday 25 July, 2012
On the road? Nicolas Roche considering team change – reports
Nico could be set to link up with Alberto Contador at Saxo Bank-Tinkoff, according to reports.
# nicolas-roche - Sunday 22 July, 2012
London 2012: Introducing… Nicolas Roche
Today, Jimmy is in Paris profiling our main man on two wheels.
# nicolas-roche - Friday 20 July, 2012
Sprint Finish: Mark Cavendish holds off charging Nicolas Roche to win Stage 18
The British rider backed himself to beat his Irish counterpart in the closing stages while Bradley Wiggins still leads.
# nicolas-roche - Thursday 19 July, 2012
Sprint Finish: Valverde wins Stage 17 as Froome slows for yellow jersey Wiggins
The 32-year-old from Spain stayed ahead of the chasing pack to capture a coveted stage victory.
# nicolas-roche - Wednesday 18 July, 2012
Sprint Finish: Voeckler wins 16th stage, Wiggins still in yellow
It was a tough shift in the Pyrenees but a good day at the office for the Irish.
# nicolas-roche - Monday 16 July, 2012
Sprint finish: Fedrigo wins stage 15, Wiggins still in yellow
Meanwhile, Nicolas Roche came 26th, with Dan Martin finishing in 136th place.
# nicolas-roche - Sunday 15 July, 2012
Sprint finish: Sanchez races clear to avoid drawing pin drama and puncture mayhem
French television has reported that pins were scattered across the final descent, leading to major disruptions.
# nicolas-roche - Saturday 14 July, 2012
Sprint Finish: Greipel storms to victory on Bastille day
Stage 13 came to and end with Lotto’s rider in the lead, but Wiggins holds on to his yellow jersey.
# nicolas-roche - Friday 13 July, 2012
Sprint finish: Millar captures Stage 12 but Team Sky ensure Wiggins stays top
The British cyclist found energy reserves to win a sprint finish after a stunning breakaway from a five-man pack
# nicolas-roche - Monday 9 July, 2012
Sprint finish: Wiggins crushes nearest rivals to extend overall lead
The 32-year-old Team Sky rider was over a minute and 40 seconds faster than defending champion Cadel Evans.
# nicolas-roche - Saturday 7 July, 2012
Sprint finish: everything you need to know about today’s stage of Le Tour
Christopher Froome won today’s seventh stage of the Tour de France as his Team Sky team-mate Bradley Wiggins took control of the yellow jersey.
# nicolas-roche - Friday 6 July, 2012
Sprint finish: everything you need to know about today’s stage of Le Tour
Peter Sagan continued his remarkable Tour debut on a stage transformed by a massive crash 26 kilometres from the finish.
# nicolas-roche - Wednesday 4 July, 2012
Sprint finish: everything you need to know about today’s stage of Le Tour
A big crash less than three kilometres from the finish provided most of the drama on today’s fourth stage into Rouen.
# nicolas-roche - Tuesday 3 July, 2012
Sprint finish: everything you need to know about today’s stage of Le Tour
Crashes, conflict and celebrations. There sure was plenty to talk about on today’s third stage of the Tour de France.
# nicolas-roche - Monday 2 July, 2012
Sprint Finish: here’s everything you need to know about today’s stage of the Tour de France
Cometh the hour, cometh Mark Cavendish (or something like that). Today’s second stage of the 2012 Tour de France finished in style.
# nicolas-roche - Sunday 1 July, 2012
Cancellara keeps yellow but pipped by sneaky Sagan
In addition, Dan Martin and Nicolas Roche finished in 8th and 18th place respectively.
# nicolas-roche - Saturday 30 June, 2012
Cancellara takes yellow jersey in Tour de France prologue
The Swiss rider was fastest in Liege today.
# nicolas-roche - Monday 25 June, 2012
Brammeier puts Olympic disappointment aside to win third consecutive nationals title
The Omega Pharma Quick Step rider beat Nicolas Roche by five seconds in Clonmel yesterday.
# nicolas-roche - Friday 22 June, 2012
Martin’s Tour de France place confirmed
The cyclist has been rewarded for a number of strong performances this year.
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