Martijn Keizer

In his first year Martijn Keizer proved himself to be a valuable man in the Vacansoleil-DCM program, a sign that the guy from the Dutch province of Groningen was ready for the professional adventure. With his win in the Boucle de l'Aulne, Keizer was able to win in his first season at the highest level of professional cycling. Another highlight was the bronze medal he won during his first Dutch time trial Championship in the elite category. This all happened in his own municipality of Veendam, where had already become national time trial champion in the under 23 category one year earlier. Keizer now has his first major stage race in his legs, the tour of Spain and he looks forward to a new cycling year, which he feels will be an even stronger year for him.