Cycling Ireland are hoping for something special from their U23 squad - Nicolas Roche, Philip Deignan, Tim Cassidy, Paudie O’Brien and Andrew McQuaid - today as they tackle the World Road Race Championships in Verona Italy.

NICHOLAS ROCHE moved into the history books on Saturday when he became only the fourth rider in 25 years to lead the M. Donnelly Junior Tour from start to finish.