Nicolas Roche has just finished his first get together with his new Saxo-Tinkoff team mates, taking in a bonding week in Gran Canaria.
Here’s a few shots of the Irishman in his new surroundings and enjoying what was essentially a week of relaxation.

Hunter Gatherers: Roche looks the part as he takes aim with Roman Kreuziger and Alberto Contador

Giving it a lash as the team play beech volleyball as part of their bonding week

Contador and Roche relax during a climbing and abseiling session

Light at the end of the tunnel, Roche looks relaxed at his first get together with the new team

Family photo: The riders coming into the team are still under contract with their old squads until December 31st, so they’re still wearing their old kit

Staff against riders tug of war

Learning how to shoot: Contador, Kreuziger, Anker Sorensen and Roche

The full team, support staff and riders get ready to hit the waves