Lawrence Roche

Laurence Roche (also written as Lawrence Roche) (born 15 October 1967) 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–GB team in 1991 where he rode the Tour de France for the only time in his career.

Career During the 1991 Tour de France, 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. Roche was forced to retire at the end of the 1991 season after his team could not find a sponsor for the 1992 season. Roche initially signed on for the 1992 season before his team folded.

In 2002, he was back to racing after a two-year break and he won the Dunboyne 3 day race. In 2008, Roche competed in the FBD Insurance Ras.

Major results Sources: 1987 1st Jard-Les Herbiers 1988 1st Ronde du Pays Basque 3rd Circuit de la Vallee Loire 3rd Paris-Chauny 1991 8th Ronde des Pyrénées