Martin's biography

Prof. since: 2007
Victories: 2
Style of rider: One-day rider
Hobbies: Music
Favourite race: Paris-Roubaix
Personal website: www.velits.net 
Twitter name: @martinvelits 

Peter's twin brother, Martin is a genuine team player capable of remarkable personal performances, especially in the time trial. Martin started riding with Peter when he was 13, dividing his time between ice hockey in the winter and bike riding in the summer. Martin has a calm and thoughtful personality, loves music and enjoys making time to read a good book. He's quite attached to his family and proud of his Slovak origins and the culture of his country, which he thinks is "the most beautiful in the world!"

Martin's victories

Martin's previous teams

2007:  Wiesenhof Felt  
2008:  Team Milram  
2009:  Team Milram   
2010:  Team HTC – Columbia
2011:  HTC - Highroad  
2012: Omega Pharma – Quick-Step Cycling Team 

Martin's photos

Martin's videos

Episode 1: Our Journey Through France | 07/07/2012

Martin's news

Tour of Qatar Stage 5: Textbook Leadout Helps Cavendish Get Third Straight Win, Extend GC lead

Omega Pharma - Quick-Step Cycling Team knew it had to do its best to protect Mark Cavendish in the crucial Stage 5 of Tour of Qatar on Thursday, and the team worked doggedly at the front to ensure he had perfect position for a third straight victory, and the sixth win for OPQS in 2013 in three different disciplines.

Tour de France Stage 14: Velits 8th, Tacks in Road Sabotage Race

Omega Pharma - Quick-Step Cycling Team rider Martin Velits made the key breakaway of Tour de France Stage 14 on Sunday, finishing 8th as the break split on the final climb of the day, the Category 1 Mur de Péguère (9.3km, 7.9% average gradient). 

Tour de France: Martin Velits to Replace Injured Vandenbergh

Stijn Vandenbergh, one of the nine riders originally selected to compete in the 2012 Tour de France, will be unable to participate. The Belgian rider selected for La Grande Boucle is suffering from a saddle sore.