In the first half of the 2013 season Martin had a comparatively low key start to season, basing himself in Lucca (Italy) and focusing on supporting his higher profile team mates. Following a mid season break in South Africa he returned to racing full of fight and quickly established himself as a breakaway specialist. In several races he rode aggressively to escape the peleton and establish an early breakaway, only to be robbed of victory in the closing kilometers. To see an interview with Martin and race footage of his attacking riding see Episode 2 An African Bicycle Dream.