Ireland’s Daniel Martin wins the Tour of Catalunya

Daniel Martin has claimed victory on the Tour of Catalunya today, having taken the lead on Thursday.

By Adrian Collins

Belgium's Thomas De Gendt might have won the final stage of the Tour de Catalunya today, which finished at the incredibly scenic Montjuic in Barcelona, but it didn't affect the overall standing as Ireland's Daniel Martin still finished on top.

Martin, who rides for Garmin Sharp, saw off the challenge of Spain's Joaquim Rodriguez who finished in second, 17 seconds behind the Irishman.

While we woudn't mind a break in sunny Spain ourselves after the recent cold, wet, windy, horrible weather this week, we're not sure we fancy all that cycling, so fair play to Daniel for his great win.