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Nicholas Roche (born July 3, 1984) in Conflans-Sainte-Honorine France) is an Irish professional road bicycle racer, currently riding for Cofidis. Nicholas turned professional at the end of the year 2004, and became one of the youngest Pro-Tour racer at the time. During his first two years and because of his young age, he often had the role of a domestique, but he did manage to get a few good results. His first win as a professional racer was a stage of the Tour de l’Avenir. He just signed a two-year contract with Crédit Agricole.

He is the son of former champion Stephen Roche.

Major achievements

2006 – Cofidis
  • 1st, 1 stage - Tour de l’Avenir
  • 4th, Irish National Cycling Championships
  • 4th overall - Paris-Corrèze
  • 8th, Polynormand
  • 10th, Paris – Camembert Lepetit
2005 – Cofidis
  • 4th, Tour de Vendee
  • 6th, Tour du Finistere
2004 – VC La Pomme Marseille & Cofidis
  • 3rd, Irish National Cycling Championships
  • 10th, GP d’Isbergues