Andrew Roche

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Andrew Roche (born 22 November 1971) is a Manx cyclist.[1][2][3] He won the Rás Tailteann in 1997, and has competed at seven Commonwealth Games.[4]

Born (1971-11-22) November 22, 1971 (age 54)
Ramsey, Isle of Man
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1996–2003Ellan Vannin Cycling Club
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Andrew Roche
Personal information
Born (1971-11-22) November 22, 1971 (age 54)
Ramsey, Isle of Man
Team information
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Amateur teams
1996–2003Ellan Vannin Cycling Club
2004Team Maestro
2007Pinarello RT
Professional teams
2003Team Maestro–Nella
2005Team Rochelle
2006Team Murphy & Gunn
2008–2011Pinarello Racing Team
Major wins
Rás Tailteann, 1997
Medal record
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Early life

Roche grew up in Ramsey, Isle of Man.[4][5]

Career

Roche began cycling competitively in 1984, aged 12, and began road racing in 1986. He competed in his first major tournament at the 1990 Commonwealth Games; he also appeared at the Games in 1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010 and 2014. His best finish was at the 2006 road time trial, in which he finished 11th.[6][7] He was second at the Manx International in 1992 and won the Rás Tailteann in 1997.[8][9] Roche also competed at several Island Games and carried the Manx flag at the 2010 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.[10]

He currently works as a coach with his company, Watts Up Performance.[11]

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