Martínez happy in polka dots

Egoi Martinez took over the mountains jersey.

Egoi Martinez took over the mountains jersey. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Euskaltel – Euskadi's Egoi Martínez has overtaken the leadership in the mountain classification after the nineth stage of the Tour de France from Saint Gaudens to Tarbes. The 31 years-old declared after the stage: "I am very happy and emotional. We needed three days to reach the leadership of the mountain classification. We made a big effort, and so reaching the objective is very satisfying."