Lawrence Roche
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Lawrence Roche also written as Laurence Roche (born 15 October 1967 in Dublin) is a former professional Irish
road racing cyclist. He was a professional from 1989 to 1991 where he rode for the for two years and then for Tonton tapis team for 1991 in which he rode the Tour de France
for the only time in his career where he finished in the 153rd place. During that Tour, he raced on the same team as his famous brother Stephen Roche
. Stephen was disqualified on the second stage of the race after failing to make the time limit when he missed the start time of the team time trial
. Several days later, Lawrence went on a long solo breakaway. Roche would finish his only tour in 153rd place. In 2002 he was back to racing after a two year break and he won the Dunboyne 3 day race and in 2008 Roche competed in the FBD Insurance Ras.
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road racing cyclist. He was a professional from 1989 to 1991 where he rode for the for two years and then for Tonton tapis team for 1991 in which he rode the Tour de France
1991 Tour de France
The 1991 Tour de France was the 78th Tour de France, taking place July 6 to July 28, 1991. The total race distance was 22 stages over 3914 km, with riders averaging 38.747 km/h.-Stages:-General classification:-External links:* *...
for the only time in his career where he finished in the 153rd place. During that Tour, he raced on the same team as his famous brother Stephen Roche
Stephen Roche
Stephen Roche is a retired professional road racing cyclist. In a 13-year professional career, he peaked in 1987, becoming only the second cyclist to win the Triple Crown of victories in the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia stage races, plus the World road race championship...
. Stephen was disqualified on the second stage of the race after failing to make the time limit when he missed the start time of the team time trial
Team time trial
A team time trial is a road-based bicycle race in which teams of cyclists race against the clock .Teams start at equal intervals, usually two, three or four minutes apart...
. Several days later, Lawrence went on a long solo breakaway. Roche would finish his only tour in 153rd place. In 2002 he was back to racing after a two year break and he won the Dunboyne 3 day race and in 2008 Roche competed in the FBD Insurance Ras.