Nicolas Roche takes leader’s red jersey at Vuelta a España
Irish rider enjoys brilliant ride to finish second on stage two in Spain
Irish rider enjoys brilliant ride to finish second on stage two in Spain
Pinot finishes third, 26 seconds behind the leading duo in same group as Dumoulin, Froome and Aru
Ireland’s Nicolas Roche finished in 29th place to lie in 17th position overall
BMC Racing win team time trial, Ireland’s Aqua Blue finish in 13th place in Nimes
There have been low points along the way, but this has been an amazing Tour for me
British team dominate but little love for them on the roads around France
Irish rider unable to make attacks stick as he tried to make his mark
Being able to get so close to the athletes is one of the most magical things about cycling
Irish rider has dropped from fifth to seventh as race approaches its conclusion
Stage 15 won by Dutchman Bauke Mollema, in the closest ever Tour at this stage
Irish rider remains sixth as Chris Froome regains yellow jersey
Having placed sixth overall, I feel like it’s mission accomplished for the Pyrenees
As a result only 35 seconds cover the top four in the race. Fabio Aru holds the yellow jersey
Dan Martin notched up a sixth place finish on stage 12 as his late attack came up short
Irish rider went down first in crash that ended Richie Porte’s race on Sunday
Lilian Calmejane gets over cramp to secure home win on tough eighth stage
With three stage wins and my two podium finishes it’s been an excellent start for my team
Three decades after uncle Stephen Roche won the Tour, Dan Martin is one of the dark horses
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Three-time British champion Chis Froome views Richie Porte as the man to beat in this year’s race
Ireland cyclist’s Tour de France the perfect preparation for men’s road race
He’ll start Sunday’s final stage to Paris seven minutes and four seconds behind Froome
Yellow jersey holder says lack of big attacks can be pinned on a lack of summit finishes
Chris Froome retains yellow jersey while Ireland’s Dan Martin holds on to ninth place
Ireland’s Dan Martin, and Richie Porte fight to close in on race leader Chris Froome
Nicolas Roche finished in 47th, with him now placed in 26th on the overall leaderboard
Overall leader Dumoulin came under repeated attack on final climb from Aru
Dutch rider takes leader’s red jersey in Burgos
Irish rider Nicolas Roche comes home third in Tarazona
Tour de France winner hit a barrier but finished yesterday’s stage
Dan Martin and Nicolas Roche remain in third and fourth places
Nicolas Roche and Dan Martin hold on to top five spots
Spanish rider draws level with Miguel Indurain and Fausto Coppi on seven titles
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