Martin So Happy With His Win

Last updated : 23 March 2016 By CNS Sport

Dan Martin has said that he is so happy with his win after winning the third stage of the Volta a Catalunya and taking over the race lead.

Speaking to his Etixx Quick Step team's press office, Martin said: "Since they said they will ride for me and did a fantastic job. It's great to see how much confidence they have in me, and this only makes me stronger.

"I knew this finish, and what helped is that it was similar to the one in Valenciana, Alto de Fredes.

"In the key moments I stayed at the front and I was relaxed all the time. There was some headwind on the climb, so it was important to time the attack to perfection on that steep part of La Molina.

"It will be difficult to defend the jersey. Still, we have a very strong team and will try to keep the lead. The time gaps are always small in this race, so who will come out on top tomorrow will probably win the GC."