Max Walker

Hometown

Douglas, Isle of Man

Date of birth

12 July 2001

Languages

English

Nicknames

None

Max Walker is raring to go for his first pro season with EF Education-EasyPost. The soft-spoken 23-year-old from the Isle of Man pushed hard to earn his spot on our team. Second in the British national time trial championships last summer, and third in the corresponding road race a few days later, he caught our scouts’ eyes. 

They saw a versatile talent, who had already shown that he has what it takes to go up against the pros. Max raced the Volta ao Algarve last February, rubbing shoulders with WorldTour riders in his first pro-level stage race, before going on to win two stages in the Tour of Japan, a stage victory in the Sibiu Cycling Tour, and securing his two podium places at the British nationals.

This year, Max wants to continue to develop as a racer. He is set to become a key rider for us in the classics and a valuable teammate in stage races. He also wants to hone his time trial skills.

Long term, Max’s great dream is to ride the Tour. He got into the sport at Dot Tilbury’s racing league on the Isle of Man when he was a child and heard all of the stories of Manx legends like Mark Cavendish and Peter Kennaugh racing in the big leagues; the Tour is the biggest race of them all.

To get there, Max has moved to Europe to be closer to his teammates. He is already great friends with our Girona crew and riders who live in Andorra and is looking forward to lots of rides with them in the sun. It’s another journey for the British rider but one that he thinks will help him flourish within the team.


Questions & Answers

How did you get into cycling?

I started cycling at Dot Tilbury’s racing league on the Isle of Man when I was around seven or eight years old. It’s the same league where all the Manx riders, like Mark Cavendish and Peter Kennaugh started.

What is your favourite climb?

Sa Calobra. It is the first proper climb I ever did.

Who is your favourite athlete?

Mark Cavendish, for his belief in himself and never-give-up attitude

What is your favourite pump-up song?

0-100 / The Catch Up

Giro, Tour, or Vuelta?

Tour. It’s the biggest race in the world.

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