Laurence Roche (also written as Lawrence Roche) (born 15 October 1967 in

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) is a former professional Irish

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. He was a professional from 1989 to 1991, where he rode for the for two years and then for Tonton Tapis–GB team for 1991 in which he rode the

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for the only time in his career. 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

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. 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. In 2008, Roche competed in the

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Roche, Laurence 1967 births Living people Irish male cyclists Sportspeople from County Dublin