Martin Reimer GER

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Biography

Martin turned professional with the Cervélo Test Team in 2009. Wining the German Championship in his hometown Cottbus is his favourite moment on a bicycle. At the end of 2011, Martin decided to retire, as he needed a mental break from the cycling world. After six months in the real world, he missed riding his bike and started training again. Some of his major results include being crowned German National Road Champion in 2009, and finishing third in the Tour of Britain and second on a stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné. He can hold his own in bunch sprints and forms part of Gerlald Ciolek’s sprint train. Off the bike, he collects baseball caps and has a cat named Luna.

Favourite race?
Paris-Roubaix

What has been your best moment on bike?
Winning the German National Championship

Who has had the most influence on your cycling career and why?
Michael Max because he is my Trainer since 2006 and developed me to become a professional.

Rider you most admire and why?
Thor Hushovd because he is a really nice guy.

If you were not in professional cycling, what would you be doing right now?
The Head of Marketing and developing Online-Shops which is what I did last year

What’s your relationship status?
In a relationship with my girlfriend Resi

Facebook or Twitter?
Facebook

Any other secret talents besides cycling?
Computer, running, making coffee

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

2011 5º in Stage 1 Vuelta Ciclista a Murcia, Alhama de Murcia (ESP)
2011 8º in Münsterland Giro, Münster (GER)
2011 10º in Stage 2 Circuit de Lorraine, Commercy (FRA)

2010 2º in Stage 2 Critérium du Dauphiné, Bourg-St. Andéol (FRA)
2010 5º in Stage 8 Österreich-Rundfahrt, Wien (AUT)
2010 5º in Stage 1 Tour of Britain, Blackpool (GBR)

2009 1º in National Championship, Road, Elite, Germany, Cottbus (GER)
2009 2º in Stage 6 Tour of Britain, Bideford (GBR)
2009 3º in Stage 2 Post Danmark Rundt, Århus (DEN)
2009 3º in Stage 4 Tour of Britain, Blackpool (GBR)
2009 3º in General Classification Tour of Britain (GBR)
2009 4º in Stage 2 Tour of Britain, Newcastle (GBR)
2009 4º in Giro del Mendrisiotto (SUI)
2009 5º in Stage 4 Post Danmark Rundt, Køge (DEN)