Roche again best of Irish

Nicolas Roche was again best of the Irish on the toughest stage of the Tour of the Algarve yesterday, finishing 11th, 44 seconds behind stage winner Richie Porte (Team Sky).

Sat, 18 Feb, 2012 - 00:00

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The Ag2r La Mondiale rider is also 11th on the General Classification, 54 seconds behind new race leader Porte.

Philip Deignan (United Healthcare) was next best in 31st, a minute and a half down.

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Courts Place: Vilamoura Place: Tavira Place: GC Person: Roche Person: Nicolas Roche Person: Richie Porte Person: Porte Person: Philip Deignan Person: Ronan McLaughlin Person: McLaughlin Person: Conor McConvey Person: Andre Greipel Event: Tour of the Algarve Event: Tour of Oman Organisation: Team Sky Organisation: AG2R La Mondiale Organisation: United Healthcare

<p>The team lines up before the Netherlands clash. Picture: Mirror Syndication International/Mirrorpix via Getty Images</p>

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