Roche reacts to Tour selection

Having ridden this year's Giro, Nicolas Roche will line up for his second Grand Tour of 2009 when the Tour de France starts in Monaco on July 4.

Having ridden this year's Giro, Nicolas Roche will line up for his second Grand Tour of 2009 when the Tour de France starts in Monaco on July 4. (Image credit: Sirotti)

A first Irish road race championship followed by confirmation that he'd be riding the Tour de France have made the last 24 hours very memorable for Ag2r La Mondiale rider Nicolas Roche. The 24-year-old Irish professional told Cyclingnews that these latest developments have given him added motivation and he's certainly looking forward to chasing team and personal ambitions in the three-week race.