Stephen Roche on the 2012 Giro d'Italia

In 1987, Stephen Roche won the Giro d'Italia on his way to a famous Triple Crown. Later that year he added the Tour de France and the Road World Championships in what one of the most dominant seasons of the last 30 years. The Irishman always says things how he sees them and is notoriously outspoken on the sport's biggest issues. The Giro d'Italia is a race very close to his heart, and here he shares his thoughts on the 2012 renewal.

Latest articles by Stephen Roche on the 2012 Giro d'Italia

Unlike a lot of his sprint rivals, Mark Cavendish remains in the race

My love, hate feelings towards Mark Cavendish

By Stephen Roche on the 2012 Giro d'Italia Published

Great sprinter but sometimes his attitude bugs me a little bit

Teams & Riders
Stephen Roche in the pink winner's jersey at the 1987 Giro d'Italia

Stephen Roche: Giro-Tour double is still possible

By Stephen Roche on the 2012 Giro d'Italia Published

The key is managing your programme between the two races

Teams & Riders
Roche's win in the 1987 Giro was part of a memorable Triple Crown

Roche: “I’ve been hugely impressed by Taylor Phinney”

By Stephen Roche on the 2012 Giro d'Italia Published

Ferrari should have faced a tougher sanction for stage 3 mayhem

Doping