Roche backs Armstrong for Tour charity cycle

Former Irish cycling legend Stephen Roche says he has “no problem” with drug cheat Lance Armstrong riding a Tour de France charity ride this summer.

The disgraced American, stripped of seven Tour de France titles and banned from the sport for life, is due to ride in the event which takes in part of this year’s Tour route days before the official race.

Armstrong received the invitation to take part in the event from former England footballer Geoff Thomas. A charity, the Geoff Thomas Foundation raises funds to fight cancer.