Maria Martins Portugal
As the first Portuguese cyclist to race in the Women’s WorldTour and the first Portuguese female track cyclist to win a World Championship medal, Maria Martins, commonly known as Tata, has firmly established herself as a trailblazer in her nation.
She has built an impressive career across both road and track disciplines, showcasing her versatility and physical capabilities with strong performances in both. On the road, she competed in the first three editions of Paris Roubaix, secured a national road race title and achieved a fifth place finish at Classic Brugge-De Panne in 2023. Her track achievements are anchored by a bronze in the scratch race at the 2020 UCI Track Cycling World Championships and gold in the same event at the 2023 European Championships.
Further cementing her place in history, Tata became the first track cyclist from Portugal to compete in the Olympics, making her debut at Tokyo 2020. After a period focused on Paris 2024, she now turns her attention back to the road with Canyon//SRAM Zondacrypto.
“I see myself performing in the sprint and fast races during the classics and other races where I can contribute my abilities to the team’s success. I’m looking forward to growing as an athlete, developing my weak points, exploring my strong ones, and using them to get my first professional victory.”
More firsts for Tata and Portuguese cycling are sure to come.
Palmares
2024
Track
- 2x 5th – Elimination and Scratch Race, European Track Championships
- 6th – Elimination, UCI Track World Championships
- 7th – Elimination, Hong Kong UCI Track Nations Cup
- 8th – Omnium, European Track Championships
- 2x 9th – Elimination and Omnium, Milton UCI Track Nations Cup
- Omnium, Paris Olympics
2023
Road
- 3rd – Trofee Maarten Wynants (1.1)
- 4th – GP Eco-Struct (1.1)
- 4th (x2) – Stage, Bretagne Ladies Tour (2.1)
- 5th – Grote prijs Beerens (1.1)
- 5th – Antwerp Port Epic Ladies (1.1)
- 5th – ZLM Omloop der Kempen Ladies (1.2)
- 5th – Ronde de Mouscron (1.1)
- 13th – Classic Brugge-De Panne (1.WWT)
Track
- European Scratch Race Champion
- 6th – Points Race, European Track Championships
- 7th – Omnium, Cairo UCI Track Nations Cup
- 8th – Omnium, Milton UCI Track Nations Cup
- 10th – Omnium, UCI Track World Championships
2022
Road
- 3rd – La Choralis Fourmies Féminine (1.2)
- 4th – Grand Prix International d’Isbergues (1.2)
- 5th – Classic Brugge-De Panne (1.WWT)
- 6th – Elite Road Race, European Road Championships
- 8th – GP Oetingen (1.1)
Track
- 3rd – Omnium, UCI Track World Championships
- 4th – Scratch Race, European Track Championships
- 9th – Elimination, Glasgow UCI Track Nations Cup
2021
Road
- Portuguese National Elite Road Race Champion
- 3rd – Ronde de Mouscron (1.1)
- 19th – Paris-Roubaix Femmes (1.WWT)
Track
- Winner – Elimination, St Petersburg UCI Track Nations Cup
- Winner – Omnium, St Petersburg UCI Track Nations Cup
- 5th – Omnium, UCI Track World Championships
- 6th – Points Race, UCI Track World Championships
- 7th – Omnium, Tokyo Olympic Games
- 9th – Elimination, European Track Championships
2020
Track
- 3rd – Scratch Race, UCI Track World Championships
- 4th – Omnium, UCI Track World Championships
- 6th – Omnium, Milton UCI Track Nations Cup
2019
Road
- 2nd – Clasica Feminina Navarra (1.2)
- 3rd – Stage, Tour de Bretagne Féminin (2.2)
- 4th – U23 Road Race, European Road Championships
- 4th – Stage, Tour de Bretagne Féminin (2.2)
- 6th – Stage, Madrid Challenge by La Vuelta (2.WWT)
- 7th – Stage, Tour de Bretagne Féminin (2.2)
- 7th – Stage, Lotto Belgium Tour (2.1)
Track
- 2nd – Omnium, Hong Kong UCI Track Nations Cup
- 3rd – Scratch Race, Hong Kong UCI Track Nations Cup
- 4th – Omnium, Cambridge UCI Track Nations Cup
- 7th – Scratch Race, Cambridge UCI Track Nations Cup
2018
Road
- 2nd – Elite Road Race, Portuguese National Road Championships
- 2nd – Elite Time Trial, Portuguese National Road Championships
- 2nd – Stage, Panorama Guizhou International Women’s Road Cycling Race (2.2)
- 4th – Stage, Panorama Guizhou International Women’s Road Cycling Race (2.2)
- 8th – Stage, Lotto Belgium Tour (2.1)
- 10th – Stage, Setmana Ciclista Valenciana (2.2)
2017
Road
- Portuguese National Junior Road Race Champion
- Portuguese National Junior Time Trial Champion
- 7th – Junior Road Race, European Road Championships
2016
Road
- Portuguese National Junior Time Trial Champion
- 3rd – Junior Road Race, Portuguese National Road Championships
2025
In 2016, CANYON//SRAM zondacrypto made its mark at the highest level of women’s cycling, debuting in the UCI Women’s WorldTour. With 18 riders from 11 countries, the team is home to a diverse and ambitious group of elite time trialists, seasoned winners, and rising talents—each one a leader in the women’s peloton. United by a shared passion for progress, they are committed to breaking new ground, constantly challenging themselves and their competitors, and investing in the future of women’s cycling.
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