
Nicolas Roche shows his delight at winning the Irish road title solo, as these videos and photos by Toby Watson show.
Here's a couple of photos and video clips of Team Sky's Nicolas Roche winning the National Road Race Championships in Kilcullen, Co Kildare, this afternoon.
He won the TT title on Thursday's evening and finished solo today to add the road crown to his tally for the weekend.
By the look on his face here - especially in Toby Watson's photos - he looks delighted with himself.
There's also a short clip here from Cycling Ireland of the sprint for 2nd; won by four-time road champion Matt Brammeier (Dimension Data) but with teenager Michael O'Loughlin in 3rd.
The 19-year-old is in his first year at U23 level and riding for Team Wiggins he not only took elite bronze but is also the new U23 Irish road champion; a massive ride by him.
Stay tuned, we'll have loads more later.
Roche wins it
@nicholasroche @NatChamps2016 #NatChamps2016 #irishnationalcyclingchampionships cheered home by Mammy Roche!Amazing! pic.twitter.com/xrAyOtu7B4
— Maz P (@I_MPriceless) June 26, 2016
Roche's win from another angle
We have a winner in the Elite Men's Road Race at the National Championships.Nicolas Roche! @nicholasroche @TeamSky pic.twitter.com/Xd4JS3LZlk
— Cycling Ireland (@IreCyclingFed) June 26, 2016
Brammeier 2nd, O'Loughlin (19) super 3rd and U23 gold
Silver goes to Matt Brammeier ahead of Michael O'Loughlin, who wins the U23 title pic.twitter.com/N5n45z965f
— Cycling Ireland (@IreCyclingFed) June 26, 2016
Roche was absolutely thrilled and will wear road race and TT Irish stripes for the next 12 months on the world stage (Photo: Toby Watson)

