Roche 'speechless' at Belfast welcome for Giro

Nicolas Roche said he was left proud but almost speechless by the welcome he received at the opening of the Giro D'Italia in Belfast.

Roche 'speechless' at Belfast welcome for Giro

Nicolas Roche said he was left proud but almost speechless by the welcome he received at the opening of the Giro D'Italia in Belfast.

His father Stephen Roche won the Giro 27 years ago and his protege could triumph in the sport’s second most important event after the Tour de France.

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