Ce jeune homme est désormais 3e du classement général de la Vuelta, à 11 secondes du nouveau Maillot Rouge Remco Evenepoel 💥
"I hope the favorites will fight well, so I can test myself and see where I am" - Lenny Martínez third in the GC after first Vuelta a Espana mountain stage
CyclingTuesday, 29 August 2023 at 14:00
Lenny Martínez has only recently turned 20 years of age but is already racing at the front of the Vuelta a Espana. After one mountain stage, the Groupama - FDJ rider sneaked into the third spot in the overall classification.
"The day went well, I was well helped by the whole team who put me in perfect conditions, then it was done on the pedals at the end," Martínez said in a post-race interview. "I'm happy to finish with the big names. It's the Vuelta all the same, I'm happy with my performance."
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Under the radar, the Frenchman was part of the GC group, not attacking the race, but not getting dropped and then sprinting to a spot within the group itself. After a strong performance in the team time-trial, Martínez climbed to third in the CG, only 11 seconds behind Remco Evenepoel. He sits above many of the GC favourites after a strong performance in Arinsal.
"Lenny made a great climb, he smoothed his effort well and managed to accompany the group which is playing for the win," team DS Benoît Vaugrenard said. "It's a good step on his part and it positions him in third place overall. It's a good day for us." It is uncertain how long or if he will be able to keep up these types of performances into Madrid however yesterday's performance was already impressive.
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