Max Walker (cyclist) explained
| Max Walker |
| Birth Date: | [1] |
| Birth Place: | Douglas, Isle of Man |
| Discipline: | Road |
| Role: | Rider |
| Proyears1: | 2020–2022 |
| Proyears2: | 2023 |
| Proyears3: | 2024– |
Max Walker (born 12 July 2001) is a British cyclist who rides for UCI Continental team . He was runner-up at the British National Time Trial Championships in 2024.
Career
In 2022, he had a top ten finish in the men’s under-23 time trial at the British National Road Race Championships. Riding for he finished fifth at the Cicle Classic and the Ronde de l'Isard.[2]
In 2023, he signed for after three years at Trinity Racing. [3] He finished second at the 2023 British National Time Trial Championships U23 race. At the same event he also finished third in the Under-23 men's road race.[4] In August 2023, he placed ninth in the Men's under-23 road race at the 2023 UCI Road World Championships in Glasgow.[5]
In February 2024, he signed for .[6] He won two stage victories and finished fourth in the points standings during the Tour of Japan in May 2024. He placed second overall at the ZLM Tour in the Netherlands in June 2024.[7]
On 19 June 2024, he finished runner-up to Josh Tarling at the British National Time Trial Championships in Catterick.[8]
Personal life
From the Isle of Man, his brother Zac Walker is also a cyclist.[2]
Major results
- 2019
2nd Overall Sint-Martinusprijs Kontich
1st Stage 1 (TTT)
2nd Road race, National Junior Road Championships
2nd Guido Reybrouck Classic
9th EPZ Omloop van Borsele
- 2021
8th Overall Tour de la Mirabelle
- 2022
5th Overall Ronde de l'Isard
5th Rutland–Melton CiCLE Classic
9th Lincoln Grand Prix
- 2023
National Under-23 Road Championships
2nd Time trial
3rd Road race
3rd Beaumont Trophy
6th Overall Volta ao Alentejo
1st Young rider classification
8th Giro del Belvedere
9th Road race, UCI Road World Under-23 Championships
- 2024 (1 pro win)
Tour of Japan
1st Stages 1 (ITT) & 7
1st Stage 2b (ITT) Sibiu Cycling Tour
National Road Championships
2nd Time trial
3rd Road race
2nd Overall ZLM Tour
5th International Rhodes Grand Prix
9th Grand Prix Goriska & Vipava ValleyNotes and References
- Web site: Max Walker. Pro Cycling stats. 19 June 2024.
- Web site: Catching up with the Walkers. gef.im. 19 June 2024. 14 January 2023 .
- Web site: Cycling: Max Walker signs for Saint Piran. Manx Radio. 19 June 2024. 13 December 2023.
- Web site: Cycling: Bostock and Walker take podiums at national championships. Manx Radio. 19 June 2024. 26 June 2023.
- Web site: Top-10 finish for Max Walker at UCI world road race champs. iomtoday.co.im. 19 June 2024. 15 August 2023.
- Web site: Max Walker joins Astana Qazaqstan. iomtoday.co.im. 19 June 2024. 9 February 2024.
- Web site: 19 June 2024 . 19 June 2024 . Cycling: Max Walker takes National Road Championships silver . Manx Radio.
- Web site: Cycling News. Josh Tarling wins British National men's time trial title for second time. Dani. Ostanek. 19 June 2024. 19 June 2024.
