Lenny Martinez finished dead last on stage 1 of the 2025 Tour de France, crossing the finish line over nine minutes behind stage winner Jasper Philipsen. Bahrain Victorious aimed for overall contention with Santiago Buitrago, leaving Martinez as a support climber. He struggled during the race, losing contact early and finishing nearly three minutes behind the last group. Despite this, he continued to stage 2 expressing hope for improvement. Sports director Roman Kreuziger emphasized that Martinez was not a contender for overall victory, focusing instead on future opportunities for stages.
Lenny Martinez finished dead last on stage 1 of the 2025 Tour de France, more than nine minutes behind stage winner Jasper Philipsen, struggling throughout the day. Bahrain Victorious focused on Santiago Buitrago for overall contention, and Martinez rode as a support climber, leading to his isolation during the stage. Despite his poor performance, he continued to stage 2, expressing hope for better results. Sports director Roman Kreuziger confirmed Martinez was not in contention for the overall, indicating future opportunities for stage successes.
Martinez said after stage 1, "Yesterday was really tough, I hope today will go better." His experience underscored the difficulties faced by riders in demanding stages.
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