Daniel Martin (cyclist)
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Daniel Martin is an Irish
racing cyclist who currently rides for .
winner Stephen Roche
, and a cousin of fellow pro cyclist Nicolas Roche.
stage race and becoming the Irish National Road Race Champion
. He reached a UCI World Ranking
of 35th (with 137 points) at the end of 2009 season. In 2010 he won UCI ProTour
stage race Tour of Poland
. This performance meant he finished 49th in the year end UCI World Rankings
with 106 pts, which also helped Ireland to 17th place in the team rankings (254 pts).
2011 has been his best season to date. He won his first Grand Tour stage during the Vuelta a España
(Stage 9) and also became the first Irishman to hold the Vuelta KoM classification lead (he wore the KoM jersey for Stages 10 & 11). He also won a stage in the Tour of Poland
but narrowly missed out on defending the general classification. A fine second place in the season-ending Giro di Lombardia
lifted Dan to a career high of 9th place in the UCI World Tour rankings
with 286 points, helping Ireland to 13th place in the team rankings (309 pts).
2006 - VC La Pomme (Amateur)
2007 - VC La Pomme (Amateur)
2008 -
2009 -
2010 -
2011 -
WD = withdrew
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
racing cyclist who currently rides for .
Early Life
Born in Birmingham, Martin became British National Junior Road Race Champion in 2004, before deciding to ride for Ireland. His brother Tom will ride for the UC Aubenas squad in 2009. He is a nephew of 1987 triple crownTriple Crown of Cycling
The Triple Crown of Cycling is considered the greatest achievement in cycling. Although more definitions for the term are used, mostly it means winning the Tour de France, the Giro d'Italia and the Road World Cycling Championship in one year, although occasionally a broader definition where one...
winner Stephen Roche
Stephen Roche
Stephen Roche is a retired professional road racing cyclist. In a 13-year professional career, he peaked in 1987, becoming only the second cyclist to win the Triple Crown of victories in the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia stage races, plus the World road race championship...
, and a cousin of fellow pro cyclist Nicolas Roche.
Garmin
Martin turned profesional in 2008 with the Garmin team. He made a quick impact by winning the 2008 Route du SudRoute du Sud
The Route du Sud is a road bicycle race held annually in Southern France. It was first held in 1977 and since 2005 it has been organised as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour...
stage race and becoming the Irish National Road Race Champion
Ireland National Cycling Championships
The Irish National Cycling Championships are annual cycling races to decide the Irish cycling champion for several disciplines, across several categories of rider....
. He reached a UCI World Ranking
2009 UCI World Ranking
The 2009 UCI World Ranking is the first edition of the ranking system launched by the International Cycling Union , replacing the rankings previously part of the UCI ProTour. The series started with the Tour Down Under's opening stage on 20 January, and consists of 13 stage races and 11 one-day...
of 35th (with 137 points) at the end of 2009 season. In 2010 he won UCI ProTour
UCI ProTour
The UCI ProTour was a series of road bicycle races in Europe, Australia and Canada organised by the UCI . Created by Hein Verbruggen, former president of the UCI, it comprises a number of 'ProTour' cycling teams, each of whom are required to compete in every round of the series...
stage race Tour of Poland
2010 Tour de Pologne
The 2010 Tour de Pologne was the 67th running of the Tour de Pologne, in the 82nd year since the first edition. The event was part of both the 2010 UCI ProTour and the World Calendar...
. This performance meant he finished 49th in the year end UCI World Rankings
2010 UCI World Ranking
The 2010 UCI World Ranking was the second edition of the ranking system launched by the International Cycling Union in 2009. The series started with the Tour Down Under's opening stage on 19 January, and consisted of 13 stage races and 13 one-day races, culminating in the Giro di Lombardia on 16...
with 106 pts, which also helped Ireland to 17th place in the team rankings (254 pts).
2011 has been his best season to date. He won his first Grand Tour stage during the Vuelta a España
2011 Vuelta a España
The 2011 Vuelta a España was held from 20 August to 11 September. The race began in Benidorm with a team time trial and ended, as is traditional, in Madrid. The 2011 Vuelta was the 66th edition of the race and was the first Vuelta in 33 years that visited the Basque Country...
(Stage 9) and also became the first Irishman to hold the Vuelta KoM classification lead (he wore the KoM jersey for Stages 10 & 11). He also won a stage in the Tour of Poland
2011 Tour de Pologne
The 2011 Tour de Pologne was the 68th running of the Tour de Pologne cycling stage race. It started on 31 July in Pruszków and finished on 6 August in Kraków. It was the 19th race of the 2011 UCI World Tour season....
but narrowly missed out on defending the general classification. A fine second place in the season-ending Giro di Lombardia
2011 Giro di Lombardia
The 2011 Giro di Lombardia was the 105th edition of the Giro di Lombardia single-day cycling race, often known as the Race of the Falling Leaves. It was held on 15 October 2011, over a distance of , starting in Milan and ending in Lecco for the first time...
lifted Dan to a career high of 9th place in the UCI World Tour rankings
2011 UCI World Tour
The 2011 UCI World Tour was the third edition of the ranking system launched by the International Cycling Union in 2009. The series started with the Tour Down Under's opening stage on 18 January, and consisted of 14 stage races and 13 one-day races, culminating in the Giro di Lombardia on 15...
with 286 points, helping Ireland to 13th place in the team rankings (309 pts).
Professional Victories (9)
- 2008 -
Irish National Elite Road Race ChampionshipsIrish National Cycling ChampionshipsThe Irish National Cycling Championships are annual cycling races to decide the Irish cycling champion for several disciplines, across several categories of rider....
(CN) - 2008 -
Route du SudRoute du SudThe Route du Sud is a road bicycle race held annually in Southern France. It was first held in 1977 and since 2005 it has been organised as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour...
(2.1) - 2010 - Tre Valli VaresineTre Valli VaresineThe Tre Valli Varesine is a semi classic European bicycle race held in Varese, Italy. Since 2005, the race has been organised as a 1.HC event on the UCI Europe Tour....
(1.HC) - 2010 - Tour of Poland2010 Tour de PologneThe 2010 Tour de Pologne was the 67th running of the Tour de Pologne, in the 82nd year since the first edition. The event was part of both the 2010 UCI ProTour and the World Calendar...
(ProTour) - 2010 - Stage 5, Tour of Poland2010 Tour de PologneThe 2010 Tour de Pologne was the 67th running of the Tour de Pologne, in the 82nd year since the first edition. The event was part of both the 2010 UCI ProTour and the World Calendar...
(ProTour) - 2010 - Japan CupJapan Cup (cycling)The Japan Cup is a road bicycle racing one-day event held each October in Japan since 1992. The Japan Cup is a popular and early season stop on the UCI Asia Tour and often includes several teams from the UCI ProTour. It is currently part of the UCI Asia Tour....
(1.HC) - 2011 - Stage 9, Vuelta a España2011 Vuelta a EspañaThe 2011 Vuelta a España was held from 20 August to 11 September. The race began in Benidorm with a team time trial and ended, as is traditional, in Madrid. The 2011 Vuelta was the 66th edition of the race and was the first Vuelta in 33 years that visited the Basque Country...
(UWT) - 2011 - Stage 6, Tour of Poland2011 Tour de PologneThe 2011 Tour de Pologne was the 68th running of the Tour de Pologne cycling stage race. It started on 31 July in Pruszków and finished on 6 August in Kraków. It was the 19th race of the 2011 UCI World Tour season....
(UWT) - 2011 - Giro della Toscana (1.1)
Yearly Progression
2004 - (Amateur)- 1st, British National Road Race ChampionshipsBritish National Road Race ChampionshipsThe British National Road Race Championships cover different categories of British road bicycle racing events, normally held annually.-History:...
Junior title
2006 - VC La Pomme (Amateur)
- 2nd, Giro della Valle d'Aosta
- 1st Stage
- 2nd Irish National U23 Road Race ChampionshipIrish National Cycling ChampionshipsThe Irish National Cycling Championships are annual cycling races to decide the Irish cycling champion for several disciplines, across several categories of rider....
2007 - VC La Pomme (Amateur)
- 1st, GP Rayol Canadel
- 1st, Tour de Savoie
- 1st Points Classification, Giro della Valle d'Aosta
- 1st Mountains Classification, Ronde de l'Isard
2008 -
- 1st overall, Route du SudRoute du SudThe Route du Sud is a road bicycle race held annually in Southern France. It was first held in 1977 and since 2005 it has been organised as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour...
(2.1) - 1st, Irish National Road Race ChampionshipIreland National Cycling ChampionshipsThe Irish National Cycling Championships are annual cycling races to decide the Irish cycling champion for several disciplines, across several categories of rider....
- 1st, Irish National U23 Road Race ChampionshipIrish National Cycling ChampionshipsThe Irish National Cycling Championships are annual cycling races to decide the Irish cycling champion for several disciplines, across several categories of rider....
2009 -
- 2nd overall, Volta a Catalunya2009 Volta a CatalunyaThe 2009 Volta a Catalunya was the 89th edition of the Volta. It took place between 18 May and 24 May, and was part of both the ProTour and the inaugural World Calendar...
(ProTour) - 3rd overall, Tour MéditerranéenTour MéditerranéenTour Méditerranéen is a professional road bicycle racing event held in southern France along the Mediterranean Sea. The Tour Méditerranéen is a five-day stage race that began in 1974 and since 2005 has been a part of the UCI Europe Tour as a 2.1 event...
(2.1)- 1st, Young Rider classification
2010 -
- 1st, Tre Valli VaresineTre Valli VaresineThe Tre Valli Varesine is a semi classic European bicycle race held in Varese, Italy. Since 2005, the race has been organised as a 1.HC event on the UCI Europe Tour....
(1.HC) - 1st overall, Tour of Poland2010 Tour de PologneThe 2010 Tour de Pologne was the 67th running of the Tour de Pologne, in the 82nd year since the first edition. The event was part of both the 2010 UCI ProTour and the World Calendar...
(ProTour)- 1st, Stage 5
- 1st, Japan CupJapan Cup (cycling)The Japan Cup is a road bicycle racing one-day event held each October in Japan since 1992. The Japan Cup is a popular and early season stop on the UCI Asia Tour and often includes several teams from the UCI ProTour. It is currently part of the UCI Asia Tour....
(1.HC) - 1st, Halfords Tour Series Dublin criterium
- 1st, Halfords Tour Series Overall Sprints Competition
- 2nd, Giro dell'Emilia (1.HC)
- 3rd overall, Brixia Tour (2.1)
- 2nd, Stage 4
- 3rd, Irish National Elite Road Race ChampionshipsIrish National Cycling ChampionshipsThe Irish National Cycling Championships are annual cycling races to decide the Irish cycling champion for several disciplines, across several categories of rider....
(CN) - dnf, Tour of Britain2010 Tour of BritainThe 2010 Tour of Britain was a UCI 2.1 category race of eight stages that was held from 11–18 September 2010. The race was the seventh edition of the latest version of the Tour of Britain and the 71st British tour in total. It formed part of the 2009–2010 UCI Europe Tour. The race began in Rochdale...
(2.1)- 7th, Stage 5
- 31st, Stage 4 (won Combativity Award)
2011 -
- 1st, Giro della Toscana (1.1)
- 2nd overall, Tour of Poland2011 Tour de PologneThe 2011 Tour de Pologne was the 68th running of the Tour de Pologne cycling stage race. It started on 31 July in Pruszków and finished on 6 August in Kraków. It was the 19th race of the 2011 UCI World Tour season....
(UWT) (80 UCI pts2011 UCI World TourThe 2011 UCI World Tour was the third edition of the ranking system launched by the International Cycling Union in 2009. The series started with the Tour Down Under's opening stage on 18 January, and consisted of 14 stage races and 13 one-day races, culminating in the Giro di Lombardia on 15...
)- 1st, Stage 6 (6 UCI pts)
- 2nd, Stage 4 (4 UCI pts)
- 2nd, Tour of Lombardy2011 Giro di LombardiaThe 2011 Giro di Lombardia was the 105th edition of the Giro di Lombardia single-day cycling race, often known as the Race of the Falling Leaves. It was held on 15 October 2011, over a distance of , starting in Milan and ending in Lecco for the first time...
(UWT) (80 UCI pts) - 2nd, Irish National Elite Road Race ChampionshipsIrish National Cycling ChampionshipsThe Irish National Cycling Championships are annual cycling races to decide the Irish cycling champion for several disciplines, across several categories of rider....
(CN) - 3rd overall, Tour of Catalunya2011 Volta a CatalunyaThe 2011 Volta a Catalunya was the 91st running of the Volta a Catalunya cycling stage race. It started on 21 March in Lloret de Mar and ended on 27 March in Barcelona, and consisted on seven stages...
(UWT) (70 UCI pts)- 4th, Stage 3 (1 UCI pt)
- 4th, Stage 6 (1 UCI pt)
- 10th, Stage 4
- 3rd, Memorial Marco Pantani (1.1)
- 13th overall, Vuelta a España2011 Vuelta a EspañaThe 2011 Vuelta a España was held from 20 August to 11 September. The race began in Benidorm with a team time trial and ended, as is traditional, in Madrid. The 2011 Vuelta was the 66th edition of the race and was the first Vuelta in 33 years that visited the Basque Country...
(UWT) (22 UCI pts2011 UCI World TourThe 2011 UCI World Tour was the third edition of the ranking system launched by the International Cycling Union in 2009. The series started with the Tour Down Under's opening stage on 18 January, and consisted of 14 stage races and 13 one-day races, culminating in the Giro di Lombardia on 15...
)- 1st, Stage 9(16 UCI pts2011 UCI World TourThe 2011 UCI World Tour was the third edition of the ranking system launched by the International Cycling Union in 2009. The series started with the Tour Down Under's opening stage on 18 January, and consisted of 14 stage races and 13 one-day races, culminating in the Giro di Lombardia on 15...
) - 3rd, Stage 4 (4 UCI pts)
- 4th, Stage 17 (2 UCI pts)
- 9th, Stage 8
- 11th, Stage 15
- KoM class: 4th (lead the KoM class for Stages 10 & 11)
- Points class: 9th
- 1st, Stage 9(16 UCI pts
- 27th overall, Tour MéditerranéenTour MéditerranéenTour Méditerranéen is a professional road bicycle racing event held in southern France along the Mediterranean Sea. The Tour Méditerranéen is a five-day stage race that began in 1974 and since 2005 has been a part of the UCI Europe Tour as a 2.1 event...
(2.1)- 3rd, Stage 4
- 2nd Giro di Lombardia2011 Giro di LombardiaThe 2011 Giro di Lombardia was the 105th edition of the Giro di Lombardia single-day cycling race, often known as the Race of the Falling Leaves. It was held on 15 October 2011, over a distance of , starting in Milan and ending in Lecco for the first time...
Grand Tour General Classification results timeline
| Grand Tour | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 |
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 Giro d'Italia The Giro d'Italia , also simply known as The Giro, is a long distance road bicycle racing stage race for professional cyclists held over three weeks in May/early June in and around Italy. The Giro is one of the three Grand Tours , and is part of the UCI World Ranking calendar... |
- | 57 2010 Giro d'Italia The 2010 Giro d'Italia was the 93rd edition of the Giro d'Italia, one of cycling's Grand Tours. The Giro started off in Amsterdam on 8 May and stayed in the Netherlands for three stages, before leaving the country... |
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Tour de France The Tour de France is an annual bicycle race held in France and nearby countries. First staged in 1903, the race covers more than and lasts three weeks. As the best known and most prestigious of cycling's three "Grand Tours", the Tour de France attracts riders and teams from around the world. The... |
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 Vuelta a España The Vuelta a España is a three-week road bicycle racing stage race that is one of the three "Grand Tours" of Europe and part of the UCI World Ranking calendar. The race lasts three weeks and attracts cyclists from around the world. The race is broken into day-long segments, called stages... |
53 2009 Vuelta a España The 2009 Vuelta a España was the 64th Vuelta a España. The event took place from 29 August to 20 September 2009. For only the second time in the race's history, it began away from Spanish soil, with the race not in fact reaching Spain until Stage 5.... |
- | 13 2011 Vuelta a España The 2011 Vuelta a España was held from 20 August to 11 September. The race began in Benidorm with a team time trial and ended, as is traditional, in Madrid. The 2011 Vuelta was the 66th edition of the race and was the first Vuelta in 33 years that visited the Basque Country... |
WD = withdrew