Max Walker (born 12 July 2001) is a Manx cyclist who rides for UCI Continental team Astana Qazaqstan Development Team. He was runner-up at the British National Time Trial Championships in 2024.

Max Walker
Personal information
Born (2001-07-12) 12 July 2001 (age 23)[1]
Douglas, Isle of Man
Team information
Current teamAstana Qazaqstan Development Team
DisciplineRoad
RoleRider
Professional teams
2020–2022Trinity Racing
2023Saint Piran
2024–Astana Qazaqstan Development Team

Career

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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 Trinity Racing he finished fifth at the Cicle Classic and the Ronde de l'Isard.[2]

In 2023, he signed for Saint Piran 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 Astana Qazaqstan Development Team.[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

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From the Isle of Man, his brother Zac Walker is also a cyclist.[2]

Major results

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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 Valley

References

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  1. ^ "Max Walker". Pro Cycling stats. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Catching up with the Walkers". gef.im. 14 January 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  3. ^ "Cycling: Max Walker signs for Saint Piran". Manx Radio. 13 December 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  4. ^ "Cycling: Bostock and Walker take podiums at national championships". Manx Radio. 26 June 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  5. ^ "Top-10 finish for Max Walker at UCI world road race champs". iomtoday.co.im. 15 August 2023. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  6. ^ "Max Walker joins Astana Qazaqstan". iomtoday.co.im. 9 February 2024. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  7. ^ "Cycling: Max Walker takes National Road Championships silver". Manx Radio. 19 June 2024. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
  8. ^ Ostanek, Dani (19 June 2024). "Josh Tarling wins British National men's time trial title for second time". Cycling News. Retrieved 19 June 2024.
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