Tony Martin Bandwagon thread

[movingtarget]

Wherever he goes he will be a work horse because he can't sprint or climb with the best. So he is good for the TTT and the ITT, is very experienced and strong and sometimes if he is allowed to sneak away he could get a stage win. He never seemed too interested in the classics although he usually worked for others. His best TT days seem to be behind him. A good buy for Katusha.

 

[Asero831]

Who do you think is the 2nd highest paid rider in Katusha?

 

[Alexandre B.]

He said he'll race the Giro in 2018 (first time since 2008).

He knows where the flat ITT is.

 

[Sestriere]

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He said he'll race the Giro in 2018 (first time since 2008).

He knows where the flat ITT is.

That's kind of surprising, though. Usually, it's all for the Tour for the German riders as the public probably doesn't even know of the existance of other races.
Anyway, I like that he tries something different.

 

[gerundium]

Anyone know if Tony will once again do a spring classics campaign? He didn't fair too well last year but there was an element of bad luck in crashes. I still see potential for him there.

 

[Alexandre B.]

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Anyone know if Tony will once again do a spring classics campaign? He didn't fair too well last year but there was an element of bad luck in crashes. I still see potential for him there.

He aims Roubaix.

 

[tretiak]

https://m.facebook.com/tonymartin.procyclist/posts/1751736028234766

I hopes his examples opened the floodgate towards UCI.

 

[Max Rockatansky]

When is his first race with Moscon?

 

[Lequack]

With his new team:

Source: https://www.teamjumbovisma.com/longread/news/cheery-christmas-for-ambitious-team-jumbo-visma/

 

[Max Rockatansky]

No Flanders or Roubaix.

https://www.tonymartin.de/de/

 

[Lequack]

Tony Martin's first win in over 2 years (basically all his time in Katusha), excluding the national ITT. So it's definitely a good morale booster for him.

 

[Akuryo]

Its crazy what kind of difference he makes in a TTT. I remember a Worlds TTT where his solo time would've been top 5 a few years back. Not to take anything away from the other guys but Tony Martin was probably the deciding factor.

 

[Vesica]

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Tony Martin's first win in over 2 years (basically all his time in Katusha), excluding the national ITT. So it's definitely a good morale booster for him.

I think you're right. It's not only a great morale boost for him, but for the whole team (and especially the newcomers). I heard a post race interview with De Plus, he was really happy. As well for himself as for the whole team.

 

[Lequack]

Post race win interview with Tony Martin:
https://twitter.com/aaronshanelee/status/1099691428525965312

 

[Dekker_Tifosi]

Tony actually fits this team really well. With their TT focus and interest he will be right at home

 

[Cinemaniak]

I'm starting to see the old Tony Martin again. He's definitely going to be playing a big role in Jumbo-Visma's tactics this year and they seem to be actually understanding how to use him in the team. The team also shares his passion for time trials, Katusha not so much.

 

[Lequack]

Re:

I'm starting to see the old Tony Martin again. He's definitely going to be playing a big role in Jumbo-Visma's tactics this year and they seem to be actually understanding how to use him in the team. The team also shares his passion for time trials, Katusha not so much.

Yeah he seems happier definitely. Finishing today's climb:

 

[dastott]

Great to see him back. Looks like he could fill the Vasil Kiryienka role for Jumbo this year.

 

[Lequack]

Found this interview with him from 2 weeks ago (in German):
https://www.dw.com/de/tony-martin-ein-f%C3%BCnfter-wm-sieg-ist-machbar/a-48300078

Google translated:
https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dw.com%2Fde%2Ftony-martin-ein-f%25C3%25BCnfter-wm-sieg-ist-machbar%2Fa-48300078

"After rather disappointing years at Katusha-Alpecin, Tony Martin ventures a fresh start at Team Jumbo-Visma with almost 34 years. And that leads him back to his roots, explains the professional cyclist in the DW interview."

 

[Lequack]

A very short interview

https://twitter.com/x/status/1285891609469616129

View: https://twitter.com/visma/status/1285891609469616129?s=20

 

[BlueRoads]

Tony Martin im Interview: „Ich habe eine neue Seite des Radsports entdeckt“

Bei Tony Martin ist durch die Corona-Pause die Liebe zu seinem Sport neu entflammt. Im Interview spricht er über Gedanken ans Karriereende, seine neue Rolle im Team und die Aussicht auf eine Tour mit drei Kapitänen.

www.faz.net

 

[Lequack]

He is staying with Jumbo Visma for at least 2 more years

https://twitter.com/x/status/1298538325784002560

View: https://twitter.com/JumboVismaRoad/status/1298538325784002560?s=20

 

[skippo12]

A little bit sad that he isn´t racing for himself anymore but I guess he prefers a good contract and less pressure over a bigger role on a worse team. Modern race design isn´t doing him any favors any way. No more long and flat TTs. No WC this year and the TT in Tokyo next year (if the olympics aren´t cancelled again) is really difficult.
Would be more fun if he would use his engine in a breakaway but I guess he will do the usual 150km TT at the front of the peleton. If he is at the top of his game JV won´t need anyone else to control the breakaways on flat stages.

 

[tobydawq]

A little bit sad that he isn´t racing for himself anymore but I guess he prefers a good contract and less pressure over a bigger role on a worse team. Modern race design isn´t doing him any favors any way. No more long and flat TTs. No WC this year and the TT in Tokyo next year (if the olympics aren´t cancelled again) is really difficult.
Would be more fun if he would use his engine in a breakaway but I guess he will do the usual 150km TT at the front of the peleton. If he is at the top of his game JV won´t need anyone else to control the breakaways on flat stages.

Okay, let's not pretend he has the same quality as six years ago.

 

[Red Rick]

Okay, let's not pretend he has the same quality as six years ago.

I don't really remember anymore but I don't think he would pull all day every day 6 years ago, so I guess the training is also a bit different.