Nicolas Roche: Brother’s cancer battle put cycling into perspective

This has been far from a straightforward year for Nicolas Roche. A heavy racing and training schedule early in the year coupled with personal issues off the bike culminated with withdrawal in the Giro d’Italia in May.

Wed, 22 Aug, 2018 - 06:25

By Luke Maguire

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