21/06/2018
Murphy & Gunn BMW is pleased to sponsor Ireland's most prestigious Criterium Race, the Stephen Roche GP for the second year. This year, the action took place on Wednesday, June 20th.
The Stephen Roche GP is Ireland's most prestigious criterium race, running annually since 1988. The challenging but spectator-friendly circuit invariably produces great racing action for the crowd lining the roadsides and congregated in the central green area. The 1.3km loop is located in the housing estate where no less than three of the Roche family took their first tentative pedal strokes on the road to Tour de France glory.
Established as one of the 'must do' events on the Leinster racing calendar, the Roche Grand Prix traditionally boasts a who's who of Irish road racing talent with the top short circuit racers in the country doing battle for one of local racing's most prestigious trophies.
Congratulations to all youth winners, and Lydia Boylan (WNT-Rotor) and Alexis Roche (Côtes d'Armor) in the senior events.
Photos by Ian Anderson