Stephen Roche
Stephen Roche is a retired professional cyclist from Ireland, celebrated for winning the prestigious Giro d'Italia, Tour de France, and World Championship in 1987. His career was marked by fierce rivalries, particularly with Italian cyclist Roberto Visentini, which culminated in a controversial episode during the 1987 Giro. Roche's victory was overshadowed by allegations of tactical betrayal against Visentini, leading to lasting animosity between the two.
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Members of the JOAL delegation including President Stephen Roche commended their partners and supporters back home.
Ireland-based charity donates rice milling machine to Kankuntu, easing women’s burden
Gambia· 2026-02-19
Stephen Roche is one of the former champions who will ride in the event.
La première cyclo Tour des Alpes-Maritimes by Crédit Agricole Provence Côte d'Azur, organisée par Nice-Matin, s'élance ce samedi
Monaco· 2025-09-15
Stephen Roche was the fifth-place finisher in the 1987 mountain time trial.
V gorskem kronometru Toura bodo odločale le noge
Slovenia· 2025-07-18
Stephen Roche won the Tour de France in 1987.
Нова промена на врвот, Ирецот Хили ја освои жолтата маичка
North Macedonia· 2025-07-17
Stephen Roche was the first Irish rider to wear the yellow jersey since 1987.
Ben Healy holds on to yellow jersey after Tour de France Stage 11 – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-07-16
Stephen Roche was the last Irishman to take the overall lead on the Tour de France before Ben Healy.
Ireland’s Ben Healy takes yellow jersey
Taiwan· 2025-07-16
Stephen Roche was the last Irish cyclist to lead the Tour de France since 1987.
Diario Co Latino - Informándote con Credibilidad
El Salvador· 2025-07-15Stephen Roche is a retired Irish cyclist who previously wore the yellow jersey in the Tour de France.
Tour de Francia: El incontrolable Ben Healy trastorna el Tour de Francia y se viste de amarillo | Ciclismo | Deportes
Spain· 2025-07-15
Stephen Roche is noted as the last Irishman to win the yellow jersey at the Tour de France before Ben Healy.
Tour de France: Pogacar verliert Gelb
Switzerland· 2025-07-14
Stephen Roche is noted as the last Irishman to wear the Yellow Jersey before Ben Healy.
Ben Healy erobert nach Klettershow das Gelbe Trikot
Luxembourg· 2025-07-14
Healy will become the first Irishman to wear the maillot jaune since Stephen Roche won the race in 1987.
Tour de France 2025 results: Yates wins stage 10 as Ireland's Healy takes yellow
United Kingdom· 2025-07-14Stephen Roche was the first Irish rider to wear the famed maillot jaune in the Tour de France during his outright Tour win in 1987.
Ireland’s Ben Healy storms into Tour de France yellow jersey on Bastille Day – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-14
Stephen Roche is recognized for his remarkable achievement in winning both the Tour de France and the world ranking title in 1987.
طواف فرنسا وصدارة التصنيف العالمي.. بوجاتشار «فارس الحقبة الحديثة»
United Arab Emirates· 2025-07-14
Former Tour de France winner Stephen Roche was present at the event.
Eddie Jordan remembered in two events ahead of Monaco Grand Prix – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-23
Stephen Roche, a Tour de France and Giro d'Italia winner, is known for supporting charitable events.
De Saint-Tropez à Monaco: ils ont pédalé 140km pour la bonne causeMonaco· 2025-04-28
Stephen Roche is noted for his controversial actions during the Giro d'Italia that affected Visentini's performance.
Roberto Visentini: «Ero la pecora nera del ciclismo, il team mi tradì e Moser mi disse "devi spaccare la faccia a tutti"»
Italy· 2025-04-05
