Dan Martin

published 7 May 2021

Dan Martin is 'the one that got away' for British Cycling as he took out Irish nationality following a lack of support from the track focused British system when he entered the under-23 ranks.

Having gone his own way in the French amateur system with support from his family and the Dave Raynor fund, he turned pro for Jonathan Vaughters' Garmin-Chipotle team in 2008 and stayed with them until leaving for Belgian squad Etixx - Quick-Step for 2016.

Although he had always shown glimpses of his potential (including a stage win at the 2011 Vuelta a España), it wasn't until 2013 that he made his break-through, winning the Volta a Catalunya, Liège-Bastogne-Liège and stage nine of the Tour de France. Since then, he's added his Monument tally with victory at the 2014 Il Lombardia.

Martin signed with UAE Team Emirates in 2018 and won his second stage of the Tour alongside the overall combativity award. He almost clinched a top-10 overall finish, but a blisteringly hot final time trial saw him struggle with the heat and drop in the classification, finally finishing 18th.

In 2019 Martin announced he had signed a two-year contract for Israel Start-Up Nation, which stepped up to WorldTour at the end of 2019.

You only have to look at Martin's heritage to realise he was destined for great things. Son of british pro Neil Martin, his mother is the sister of Stephen Roche and his cousin is Team Sky rider Nicolas Roche.

'It can crack some guys' - Dan Martin on how to win on the Mûr-de-Bretagne at the Tour de France

Martin reflects on his 2018 triumph on the Breton climb which the race will visit on Friday

'I never really had a Plan B' - Dan Martin on his cycling career and getting into running after retirement

The two-time Tour de France stage winner takes part in Cycling Weekly’s Q&A

By Tom Thewlis Published 20 February 25
Former pro Dan Martin nominated for prestigious book prize

Irishman’s autobiography Chased by Pandas is up for Sunday Times cycling book of the year

By Cycling Weekly Published 30 April 23

Five things to look out for at Il Lombardia 2021

The final Monument of the season is here - don't miss these moments

By Stephen Puddicombe Published 7 October 21
Dan Martin reflects on a career of consistency, instinctive racing and a panda: 'It was the human element that I found fun'

The Israel Start-Up Nation rider rode for five teams during his 14-year presence in the pro peloton

By Chris Marshall-Bell Published 5 September 21
Dan Martin announces retirement from professional cycling

35-year-old calls time on his career after 14 seasons and 22 victories

By Richard Windsor Published 3 September 21

Dan Martin's Tour de France starts today and lasts 10 days, which sounds a lot more manageable really

The Irishman said the first week has been boring as he's focused on staying out of trouble and saving energy ahead of targeting a mountain stage win

By Jonny Long Published 3 July 21
Dan Martin confirmed for Israel Start-Up Nation's 2021 Tour de France squad

The Irishman joins Froome and Woods in the team after racing a strong Giro d'Italia

By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published 17 June 21
Dan Martin says he shook his head at finish of stage 17 of Giro d’Italia because he ‘didn’t believe it was happening’

The Irishman completed the set of Grand Tour stage wins

By Alex Ballinger Published 26 May 21

Dan Martin says 'cycling is not worth the risk' after losing six minutes to Egan Bernal on gravel of Giro d'Italia 2021

The Irishman didn't want to take the risk with riders crashing all around him on the first section of gravel

By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published 20 May 21
'I'm stronger than I’ve ever been right now' says Dan Martin going into Giro d'Italia 2021

Dan Martin is set to lead his Israel Start-Up Nation squad into battle for the overall title at the Giro d'Italia 2021 and he comes into the race with a lot of confidence

By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published 29 April 21
Dan Martin will ride Giro d’Italia for first time since 2014

Dan Martin will make his return to the Giro d’Italia this year, after he crashed out of the Grand Tour in 2014.

By Alex Ballinger Published 1 April 21

Dan Martin: There’s no room for me to talk about personal ambition - it’s never a bad thing to be surrounded by strong riders

Dan Martin says riding alongside Chris Froome and Mike Woods at Israel Start Up Nation can only be a good thing, as the team grows in strength for 2021.

By Alex Ballinger Published 19 January 21
Dan Martin comes out on top in summit finish sprint on stage three of the Vuelta a España 2020

Dan Martin of Israel Start-Up Nation took stage three of the Vuelta a España 2020 in an uphill sprint finish between the favourites with Primož Roglič of Jumbo-Visma keeping red.

By Tim Bonville-Ginn Published 22 October 20
Dan Martin says it's clear why he joined Israel Cycling Academy as team steps up to WorldTour

Dan Martin’s decision to join Israel Cycling Academy for 2020 may have seemed like a surprise to many.

By Alex Ballinger Published 16 December 19

Dan Martin makes surprise step down out of WorldTour to join Israel Cycling Academy

Dan Martin will be making the surprise step out of the WorldTour to join Israel Cycling Academy.

By Alex Ballinger Published 16 August 19
Moment in time: Dan Martin's perfect day at Liège-Bastogne-Liège

Dan Martin’s 2013 Liège-Bastogne-Liège victory is best remembered for reasons other than his excellent performance. But as the now UAE-Team Emirates man reflects, his tactical masterclass in front of a watching panda was one of his finest days on a bike

By Richard Windsor Published 26 January 19
'We've just got to hope he's getting slow': Dan Martin hoping to finally conquer Valverde at Flèche Wallonne

The slightly tougher route of the mid-week Ardennes Classic Flèche Wallonne should play into Dan Martin's favour

By Owen Rogers Published 17 April 18

Dan Martin finished Tour de France with fractured spine, scans reveal

Irishman Daniel Martin rode the Tour de France with two small fractures in his vertebrae after crashing on stage nine

By Nigel Wynn Published 28 July 17
Dan Martin celebrates change in luck after Lombardy win

"I didn't want to finish the season without a victory" says Dan Martin after winning Il Lombardia

By Gregor Brown Published 5 October 14
Dan Martin wins stage two of Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana with inspired late attack

Dan Martin's attack in the last kilometre of the climb to Fredes was enough to win stage two of the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana

By Stuart Clarke Published 4 February 16

Dan Martin among mass of riders abandoning Paris-Nice in bad weather conditions

UAE Team Emirates lose Dan Martin and Alexander Kristoff as a large number of riders quit during stage seven of Paris-Nice in poor weather conditions

By Nigel Wynn Published 10 March 18
Dan Martin on young star Tadej Pogačar: ‘He’s a great kid and a huge talent for the future’

Dan Martin says his new young team-mate Tadej Pogačar is a “huge talent for the future” as the 20-year-old picked up his first stage race victory.

By Alex Ballinger Published 26 February 19
Dan Martin: 'It works in my favour that the Tour GC is so close'

Dan Martin was the only rider of the Tour de France general classification favourites to gain time on race leader Chris Froome on stage 15

By Gregor Brown Published 16 July 17

Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana live TV coverage

Here's where to find all the live TV coverage of the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana

By Stuart Clarke Published 1 February 16
Dan Martin looks to improve on Tour de France sixth place, but admits TTT may be a problem

Dan Martin wants to build on his sixth place in the 2017 Tour de France, but admits that the team time trial could make things more difficult in 2018.

By Gregor Brown Published 6 July 18
‘I have fallen almost as much as I’ve finished on the podium’: Dan Martin’s honest assessment ahead of the Ardennes Classics

The Irishman is hoping to add more Ardennes victories to his many podium appearances

By Jonny Long Published 20 April 19

Dan Martin times it right to win stage three of Volta a Catalunya and take race lead

Dan Martin storms past Nairo Quintana to win stage three of the Volta a Catalunya and move into the overall race lead

By Stuart Clarke Published 23 March 16
Daniel Martin: Rider Profile

Dan Martin - rider profile, biog, cycling results, photos

By Cycling Weekly Published 29 August 11
'I had nothing to lose': Dan Martin relishing team leadership role after Tour stage win

Martin put in a powerful attack to win on the Mûr de Bretagne on stage six of the Tour de France

By Gregor Brown Published 12 July 18

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