Chapeau Danny Boy

[Roland Rat]

Ofcourse, that's why I see Dan Martin has a bright future ahead of him.

I was just replying to the 'he should be leader in a GT'-remark somewhere in this thread.

Who would you rather have as a GT leader out of Martin and Wiggins?

 

[boardhanger]

Consistency over three weeks is the key factor in GTs, and most contenders show this from a young age. It's a talent you either do or do not have. You can perfect it with age, but the talent needs to be there.

I totally disagree. Yes many great rirders show what you say. Other riders came late. 57th and 53rd in his 1st two GT's isn't to be laugh at either. Look at Indurain 1st couple Vuelta's 84th, 92nd, DNF,DNF,DNF Or Alex Zulle 109th, 49th I could go on and on.......but comparing Dan Martin to doped up times isn't justifaction, either.

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Who would you rather have as a GT leader out of Martin and Wiggins?

Very though one. I'd probably say Martin than even though Wiggins had that 4th place

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

I totally disagree. Yes many great rirders show what you say. Other riders came late. 57th and 53rd in his 1st two GT's isn't to be laugh at either. Look at Indurain 1st couple Vuelta's 84th, 92nd, DNF,DNF,DNF Or Alex Zulle 109th, 49th I could go on and on.......but comparing Dan Martin to doped up times isn't justifaction, either.

exactly.
It was impossible for most young dudes to do a decent GT begin 90-ties, or they should've been on the program already

These are different times though. Most GT contenders show themselves in an actual top 20 very early in their career now

 

[Afrank]

Time to bump this, Chapeau to Dan on his biggest win. No doubt we will see much more of him this season.

 

[gooner]

Hopefully he gets the recognition over here for it today.

He deserves it.

 

[will10]

Hopefully he finally has his allergy problems under control. From the sounds of things he's had every spring ruined by allergies up to now. Not sure about his Tour credentials though but he could be a force in the Ardennes for years to come.

 

[Roderick]

I like him a lot. Genuine nice guy, great racing style

 

[jens_attacks]

great talent, rode like a champion today. congrats!

 

[rhubroma]

Hats off to him! Good lad, great win!

Whenever the Irish win one can't help but applaud, and more importantly root for it. Now if only McQuaid would disappear...

 

[brilleaben]

Very though one. I'd probably say Martin than even though Wiggins had that 4th place

Oh, those were the times.

 

[armchairclimber]

Great performance...bold, aggressive and excellent timing. Good work by Hesjedal too.

 

[williamp78]

With a difficult course this autumn could we see an irish world champ again? Obviously he may not have a great team to ride with him but neither did thor when he won

 

[Pippo_San]

He's having a great year so far...first Catalunya, then LBL...very good rider even if also a very inconstant one. Hope this is his real breakthru year!

 

[Maaaaaaaarten]

Nice that Martin can finally cope with his allergies so he can compete in the Ardennes. It was a great ride.

 

[roundabout]

He was very good last year as well. I think top 5 in both Fleche and Liege?

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Very happy to see Martin moving to the top shelf.
Great rider.

 

[Parrot23]

Dan's the man!

Chapeau. He's been knocking on the door a long time, and took the whole thing down a second time today. First at Catalyuna.

Delighted for him.

(And big kudos to Ryder for the 1:2 play and keeping Dan's group clear at the end. Diesel's revving for the Giro!)

 

[Arnout]

Nice that Martin can finally cope with his allergies so he can compete in the Ardennes. It was a great ride.

Maybe due to the global cooling winter?

 

[42x16ss]

Dan's the man!

Chapeau. He's been knocking on the door a long time, and took the whole thing down a second time today. First at Catalyuna.

Delighted for him.

(And big kudos to Ryder for the 1:2 play and keeping Dan's group clear at the end. Diesel's revving for the Giro!)

As soon as I saw Martin had jumped on to the chase group going after Hesjedal it was obvious he was at least on the podium. Great ride and gutsy attack on Rodriguez in the finale.

 

[movingtarget]

Happy for him. This plus plus his deserved win at Catalunya. Good year for him so far.

 

[SKSemtex]

I like this guy a lot. His Catalunya solo is in my "top 10" this year.
Yesterday I was cheering for Hesjedal but when he was caught I hoped Martin would have some extra power to steal it from Valverde. Him and Hesjedal made my day. ( Purito as well)

 

[trevim]

I like him ever since he beat Tiago Machado for the young rider's jersey at the Volta a Portugal, already showing Machado isn't a climber regardless of what he wants.
Great rider indeed. Now just wait until September

 

[Zam_Olyas]

How is his allergies?

 

[JRanton]

Hopefully he finally has his allergy problems under control. From the sounds of things he's had every spring ruined by allergies up to now. Not sure about his Tour credentials though but he could be a force in the Ardennes for years to come.

I remember Vaughters tweeting that one of his riders would be much better this season due to resolving a problem. I'm guessing he was referring to Martin's allergy issues.

He has great endurance and great punch/speed so we could easily see several more big wins coming down the line.