Conversation so far:
How did Stephen Roche start his professional cycling career?
Stephen Roche scored his first professional victory by beating Bernard Hinault in the Tour of Corsica.
Did Stephen Roche have any other major cycling victories than beating Bernard Hinault?
Less than a month later Stephen Roche won Paris–Nice where he became the first, and still the only, new pro to win Paris–Nice.
What kind of illness did Stephen Roche have?

Question: Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Self-contained rewrite: Are there any other interesting aspects about this article on Stephen Roche besides his injury and professional career beginnings?