What did Stephen Roche win in 1987?

Stephen Roche had a year in 1987 that has been matched by only one rider ever – Eddy Merckx. He won the Triple Crown, winning both the Tour de France and Giro d’Italia and also won the rainbow jersey as world road race champion.

Who was runner up in 1987 Giro d Italia?

The final stage of the 1987 Giro d’Italia was a 32 km (19.9 mi) individual time trial. Visentini, who had crashed in the previous stage, did not start and abandoned the race. Roche beat out the second-place finisher, Dietrich Thurau, by fourteen seconds to win the day and the overall race itself.

What year did Stephen Roche win the Tour?

1987
This year marks the 30th anniversary of one of the most remarkable ever individual sporting achievements by an Irishman. In 1987 Stephen Roche became the first and, to date, only Irish cyclist to win the greatest cycling race in the world, the Tour de France.

Who is Nicholas Roches dad?

Stephen RocheNicolas Roche / Father

Who won Tour de France 1987?

Stephen Roche1987 Tour de France / Winner

What bike did Stephen Roche?

Battaglin steel bike
Stephen Roche won the Triple Crown on a Battaglin steel bike custom made for him in our workshop. Thanks to his victories Giovanni Battaglin’s brand exploded in popularity worldwide: the “World Champion” Battaglin bike instantly became one of the best selling bikes of the late 80s.

Is Lydia Roche married?

Stephen RocheLydia Roche / Spouse (m.?–2004)

Is Stephen Roche still married to Lydia?

In 2003, Stephen Roche’s divorce came through from Lydia, who continues to live near Nice with their two youngest children.

Is Nicholas Roche Steven Roches son?

Nicolas was born in 1984, making him 37 years of age. He 5ft 10in. He is the son of 1987 Tour de France and Giro d’Italia winner Stephen Roche, recognised of one of Ireland’s greatest sports stars of all time.

Who won the 1986 Tour de France?

Bernard Hinault
Greg LeMond
1986 Tour de France/Winners

How old is Nicholas Roche?

37 years (July 3, 1984)Nicolas Roche / Age

Who is Stephen Roche married to now?

Lydia RocheStephen Roche / Spouse (m.?–2004)