Career
He was a professional from 1989 to 1991 where he rode for the Carrera Jeans–Vagabond for two years and then for Tonton tapis team for 1991 in which he rode the Tour de France for the only time in his career. Stephen was disqualified on the second stage of the race after failing to make the time limit when he missed the start time of the team time trial. Several days later, Lawrence went on a long solo breakaway.
Roche would finish his only tour in 153rd place.