What an amazing year for Roche, and so great to see Kelly celebrating after seeing Roche win for Ireland and after doing so much trying to make sure Kelly was there for the final sprint. As a crit and track racer, I always looked up to Kelly for his accomplishments over the years, green jersey domination and the most ripped vascular gams to bless the European World tours.
I always loved the camera angle for Roche's attack - we can see it coming, see the gap on the left being squeezed but Roche going for it, Winterburg starting to follow then giving up the chase, etc. God bless that cameraman!
Amazing listening to Phil liggett's commentary how many times he says Roche is working for Kelly not thinking that Stephen had a chance to win the best thing about this race is seeing Sean raise his arms when he realises Roche has won it is like he has won himself.
I'm fairly certain at 7:14 Roche was going to make a move on the right but changed his mind at the last second. And that gap on the inside was almost closed during his attack, took a massive gamble to get through that gap. Such a good finish.
Yeah it looks like that but if you zoom in he doesn't... I honestly wouldn't worry about it, he looks to me like he was going for an earlier attack.. Have a good day though.
The magical year it was for Roche & then the curse of the rainbow jersey thereafter. Having surgery in the offseason for his injured knee & the complications from it that slowed his recovery impacted the following season dramatically. The pressures to perform from his new contract only compounded the problem. And it would take years before he found the same form again.
I love Phil Ligget but the constant “first English-speaking rider” BS from the UK media at the time really ground my gears. I remember being in Croke Park when this was announced during the All-Ireland hurling final between Galway and Kilkenny.
There is no comparison. Stephen Roche's treble was much better than Pogacar's. Stephen Roche actually suffered and had to use tactics. No chemist or pharamcetical tech gave him those wins.
"the only english speaking rider to win the Tour of Italy"... Trying to steal our heroes again England :-) He also speaks Irish. " The only irish speaking rider to win the tour of Italy"
Is it me, or did everyone in the breakaway just let Roche ride to victory. At 300m to go, none of the group put a chase on they just looked at each other, mean while Roche was riding to the line. The pack don't start to sprint for another 15 seconds, by which time Roche was well clear. Looks more than a bit suspicious....
That's the nature of the game mate. Whoever would have chased first would inevitably have lost so everyone just looked at each other. It's a classic move and was timed to perfection. Moreno who got second, had come through from the second group. The lead group all blew it.
Onviously you don't race. For the first group, none of them have any teammate with them. What you usually think during the finals meters is, 'who ever chases first, loses the race'. Bec everyone will use all your strength sucking your wheel and will jump away once you start to fade away.
They were waiting for Kelly to go, because everyone thought Roche was set setting up the race for Kelly and then stopped chasing and let Roche go, and by the time they realised that Kelly wasn't gonna chase Roche, it was to late, classic the way they worked for one another
What an amazing year for Roche, and so great to see Kelly celebrating after seeing Roche win for Ireland and after doing so much trying to make sure Kelly was there for the final sprint. As a crit and track racer, I always looked up to Kelly for his accomplishments over the years, green jersey domination and the most ripped vascular gams to bless the European World tours.
I always loved the camera angle for Roche's attack - we can see it coming, see the gap on the left being squeezed but Roche going for it, Winterburg starting to follow then giving up the chase, etc. God bless that cameraman!
Oh my god how much I loved roche, I'll never forget o connell street when he won the tour De France
Amazing listening to Phil liggett's commentary how many times he says Roche is working for Kelly not thinking that Stephen had a chance to win the best thing about this race is seeing Sean raise his arms when he realises Roche has won it is like he has won himself.
Goes to show how Roche and Kelly respect each other.
@Christy Dolan Stephen Roche had an effortlessly beautiful peddling style back then, that separated him entirely from his Rivals!!!
I didn’t see that. Had to go back and give it a look
One of the Greatest Irish Men who has ever lived. He's my childhood hero.
Me too. I'm from Toronto Canada
A class act unlike Kelly.
@@death2pc What makes you say that?
Mine was Lance Armstrong
@@stephenkeyes5966 ....don't you mean classLESS?
I'm fairly certain at 7:14 Roche was going to make a move on the right but changed his mind at the last second. And that gap on the inside was almost closed during his attack, took a massive gamble to get through that gap. Such a good finish.
i don't think so, he didn't shift up. at @7:31 we can see Roche reaching down to shift up a gear or two to prepare for his attack.
He doesn't shift up until around 5 seconds into the attack.
@@shaunteasdale6613 watch it again, he shifts two times, first time just before the attack and again once he is away.
Yeah it looks like that but if you zoom in he doesn't... I honestly wouldn't worry about it, he looks to me like he was going for an earlier attack.. Have a good day though.
@@shaunteasdale6613I'm not worried about it, just annoyed by all the noobs watching these classic vids thinking they know what they are talking about.
one of the greatest world championship Finish's ever
Thank you for posting!
Love it, history in the making here!!
The magical year it was for Roche & then the curse of the rainbow jersey thereafter. Having surgery in the offseason for his injured knee & the complications from it that slowed his recovery impacted the following season dramatically. The pressures to perform from his new contract only compounded the problem. And it would take years before he found the same form again.
I’m here because of The Ascent, have a read if you fancy the exploits of these kings of Irish cycling.
Where does Stephen Roche get his energy from 🤔 I wonder
Ok...where?
Galtee cheese
“I’m a strong boy, yes”
Stephen Roche
I love Phil Ligget but the constant “first English-speaking rider” BS from the UK media at the time really ground my gears.
I remember being in Croke Park when this was announced during the All-Ireland hurling final between Galway and Kilkenny.
It shouldn’t annoy. He is explaining that the sport was dominated by mainland Wuropeans. Same with Greg wining the 86 Tour.
Well, Ireland is overwhelmingly English speaking 🤷♂️
Three words. CAMPAGNOLO DELTA BRAKES ! ALLEZ BITCHES.
Stephen Roche is a GOAT!
Only The. Cannibal is Better!!
2:48
"Roche could be the defender of Kelly". Kkkkkkkkk
There is no comparison. Stephen Roche's treble was much better than Pogacar's. Stephen Roche actually suffered and had to use tactics. No chemist or pharamcetical tech gave him those wins.
Who is the Irish commentator?
Pat McQuaid
"the only english speaking rider to win the Tour of Italy"... Trying to steal our heroes again England :-) He also speaks Irish. " The only irish speaking rider to win the tour of Italy"
He does in his shite speak Irish - I'm a gaeilgeoir and a cyclist, and if he spoke Irish it is guarunteed we would know about it
Christy Dolan Don’t be silly. He was claiming nothing. Take the chip off your shoulder..
@@EllTtttt "l love the way you said he doesn't in his shite speak Irish"..
such a weird finish. never made sense to me
Is it me, or did everyone in the breakaway just let Roche ride to victory. At 300m to go, none of the group put a chase on they just looked at each other, mean while Roche was riding to the line. The pack don't start to sprint for another 15 seconds, by which time Roche was well clear. Looks more than a bit suspicious....
That's the nature of the game mate. Whoever would have chased first would inevitably have lost so everyone just looked at each other. It's a classic move and was timed to perfection. Moreno who got second, had come through from the second group. The lead group all blew it.
Onviously you don't race. For the first group, none of them have any teammate with them. What you usually think during the finals meters is, 'who ever chases first, loses the race'. Bec everyone will use all your strength sucking your wheel and will jump away once you start to fade away.
They were waiting for Kelly to go, because everyone thought Roche was set setting up the race for Kelly and then stopped chasing and let Roche go, and by the time they realised that Kelly wasn't gonna chase Roche, it was to late, classic the way they worked for one another
Winterberg was on his wheel and spotted the attack, tried to follow Roche but just didn’t have the legs.
@@michaelboyle5805 Kelly was 20 seconds behind Roche