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Stephen Roche stunned cycling by winning Paris-Nice in his first year as a pro

Paris-Nice - 40 years since Roche raced to the sun

Ahead of the start of Paris-Nice on Sunday, Brian Canty looks back at Stephen Roche's stunning debut victory in the event in 1981.

Cycling • 07 Mar 21

Favourite sporting memory: Roche achieves immortality

We go back to 1987, when Stephen Roche elevated himself into the pantheon of greatness as he completed cycling's Triple Crown.

Cycling • 27 Apr 20

Bennett claims top honour at Cycling Ireland awards

Sam Bennett won the International Performance of the Year at the Cycling Ireland Annual Awards on Saturday night.

Cycling • 25 Nov 18

Ireland's greatest sporting moment: The Eighties

The shortlist has been announced. Vote now for Ireland's Greatest sporting moment of the 1980s.

Other sport • 10 Nov 17

Nicolas Roche (l) and Lance Armstrong (r) pictured during stage eight of the 2009 Tour de France

Roche says cycling now cleaner than Armstrong era

Former Tour de France winner Stephen Roche is adamant there is no comparison between cycling during Lance Armstrong’s time and today’s races.

Cycling • 23 Jul 15

Stephen Roche won Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia and the World Championship in 1987

Roche is Grand Marshal for Dublin parade

Stephen Roche has been unveiled as Grand Marshal of this year’s St. Patrick’s Festival parade in Dublin.

Cycling • 27 Feb 14

Dan Martin has been in superb form this season

Roche tips Martin to challenge at Tour de France

Stephen Roche has backed Dan Martin to be a major star at the 2013 Tour de France which starts this Saturday.

Cycling • 25 Jun 13

Roche: Cycling's doping problem in the past

The 1987 Tour de France champion Stephen Roche believes cycling's deep-rooted doping problem is firmly in the past despite the sordid revelations surrounding Lance Armstrong.

Cycling • 19 Oct 12

Steven Cummings crosses the line in Ferrol

Cummings wins stage 13 of Vuelta

Britain's Steven Cummings won stage 13 of the Vuelta a Espana from Santiago de Compostela to Ferrol today, while Ireland’s Stephen Roche remains seventh overall.

Cycling • 31 Aug 12

Stephen Roche believes that this year's Tour de France is Bradley Wiggins' to lose

Stephen Roche backs Wiggins to win Tour

Five days of racing stand between Bradley Wiggins and Tour de France glory and Stephen Roche, the champion 25 years' ago, finds it difficult to see beyond the Briton as winner of the yellow jersey in Paris on Sunday.

Cycling • 17 Jul 12

Stephen Roche displays his Tour de France winners yellow jersey in 1987

Stephen Roche's advice for Wiggins

Stephen Roche advises Bradley Wiggins to be open, frank and honest with those who question his credentials as the three-time Olympic champion prepares for his tilt at the Tour de France title.

Cycling • 18 Jun 12

Stephen Roche