Irish rider Daniel Martin handed Team Garmin-Chipotle a tidy victory after holding onto his lead in Sunday’s finale at the 32nd Route du Sud.

Martin, 21, who claimed the leader’s jersey in Saturday’s “queen stage” across the Pyrenees, sewed up the win by finishing safely in the main pack at 6:50 behind stage winner Jussie Veikanen (FDJeux) in the final 207.1km stage from Saint-Gaudens to Castres.

“Nobody made it easy for us today, and the sprinters’ teams pretty much just gave up halfway through,” said director Jonathan Vaughters from the finish in Castres. “However, the guys did great and held the gap nice and even. Dan was comfortable and well protected. Winning our first race out for our new sponsor, Garmin, is pretty special.”

Martin, who is a nephew of Irish cycling great Stephen Roche, claimed his first professional win by 1:42 over Christophe Moreau (Agritubel), with Italian Luca Pierfelici (Acqua e Sapone) slipping into third at 2:58 back.