Lenny Martinez (cyclist)

Lenny Martinez (born 11 July 2003) is a French professional racing cyclist, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam Groupama–FDJ.[6] He is the son, grandson and nephew of former racing cyclists Miguel, Mariano and Yannick Martinez respectively.[3]

Lenny Martinez
Personal information
Born (2003-07-11) 11 July 2003
Cannes, France[1]
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)[1]
Weight52 kg (115 lb)[1]
Team information
Current teamGroupama–FDJ[2]
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Rider typeClimbing specialist[3]
Amateur team
2021CC Varennes-Vauzelles Junior[4]
Professional teams
2022Groupama–FDJ Continental Team[5]
2023–Groupama–FDJ
Medal record
Road cycling
Representing  France
European Junior Championships
Bronze medal – third place2021 TrentinoRoad race

Career

On 16 July 2022 during stage 4 of the Giro della Valle d'Aosta Martinez along with teammate Reuben Thompson were the last men standing from the group of favorites. So Martinez who had just extrended his lead in the lead gave the win to Thompson.[7] On 1 June 2022 Martinez got to ride for Groupama–FDJ as a development rider with the team at the 2022 Mercan'Tour Classic where he finished in eighth position beating UCI WorldTour professional cyclists all while helping leader David Gaudu finish in fourth.[8] On 3 August 2022 Groupama–FDJ confirmed they had signed Martinez into their UCI WorldTeam for 2023.[9][10]

Major results

Sources:[1][11]

2021
1st Overall Giro della Lunigiana
1st Stage 3
3rd Overall Ain Bugey Valromey Tour
National Junior Road Championships
3rd Road race
3rd Time trial
3rd Road race, UEC European Junior Road Championships
3rd Classique des Alpes
2022
1st Overall Giro della Valle d'Aosta
1st Young rider classification
Ronde de l'Isard
1st Mountains classification
1st Stages 4 & 6
3rd Overall Giro Ciclistico d'Italia
1st Mountains classification
1st Young rider classification
8th Overall Tour de l'Avenir
8th Mercan'Tour Classic
2023
2nd Classic Grand Besançon Doubs
8th Grand Prix La Marseillaise

References
  1. "Lenny Martinez". www.procyclingstats.com. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
  2. "Lenny MARTINEZ". UCI. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
  3. Hood, Andrew (4 August 2022). "Lenny Martinez, son of mountain biking's 'Little Mig,' signs with Groupama-FDJ". VeloNews. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  4. "Lenny Martinez Teams". FirstCycling.com. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
  5. "GROUPAMA - FDJ 2022". UCI. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
  6. "Groupama - FDJ". UCI.org. Union Cycliste Internationale. Retrieved 9 January 2023.
  7. "Giro della Valle d'Aosta 2022, dominio Groupama-FDJ con Reuben Thompson e Lenny Martinez - Terzo posto per Simone Raccani". SpazioCiclismo (in Italian). 16 July 2022. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
  8. Fletcher, Patrick (31 May 2022). "Fuglsang scores solo victory at Classic Alpes-Maritimes". cyclingnews.com. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
  9. "2023 signings : The Conti riders come first". equipecycliste-groupama-fdj.fr. 3 August 2022. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
  10. Ostanek, Daniel (3 August 2022). "Groupama-FDJ sign seven neo-pros to refresh 2023 squad". cyclingnews.com. Retrieved 3 August 2022.
  11. "Lenny Martinez". FirstCycling.com. Retrieved 3 August 2022.


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