Martinez still pleads innocence over sticky bottle at Tour: 'it's complicated when you're riding on a mountain pass'

Martinez Still Pleads Innocence Over Sticky Bottle Incident

Lenny Martinez’s debut season at Bahrain Victorious has been full of highs and lows. The young French climber secured impressive WorldTour victories but also faced challenging moments when nothing seemed to go his way.

Tour de France Experience

During the Tour de France, Martinez was involved in a controversy concerning a "sticky bottle." He described the situation as complex, especially when racing on mountain passes:

“It's complicated when you're riding on a mountain pass.”

He insists on his innocence and emphasizes the difficulty of controlling every aspect under intense racing conditions.

Racing Challenges and Pressure

Martinez's season has been a learning curve, balancing the pressure of competing at the highest level and the expectations following his early successes.

Looking Ahead

Despite the difficulties, Martinez remains focused on improving and gaining more consistency in his performances.

“It's complicated when you're riding on a mountain pass.”

Author’s summary: Lenny Martinez’s rookie season flashes brilliance and struggle, with his contested bottle incident at the Tour de France highlighting the complex realities of top-level mountain racing.

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IDLprocycling.com IDLprocycling.com — 2025-11-06