Cycling transfers: Bora-Hansgrohe picks up Martinez

Bora-Hansgrohe: Martinez to help with climbing skills

The overall winner of the Tour of the Basque Country in 2022 and the Tour of the Dauphine two years earlier is expected to improve Bora-Hansgrohe in the mountains with his climbing skills and as a lead rider.

"Dani gives us more options when the metres in altitude increase. Whether in shorter tours, Grand Tours or in the Ardennes - whether as a leader, stage hunter or noble helper, with him in the team we gain strength," said team boss Ralph Denk in a statement.

Current season not satisfactory for Martinez

He won the 13th stage of the 2020 Tour de France ahead of Lennard Kämna and Maximilian Schachmann. The current season has not been satisfactory for the 27-year-old Martinez. Following the departure of Nils Politt, Bora expects the new rider to take on the role of one of the team's lead riders.

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