MotoGP Rider's €20k Bike Stolen from Valencia Paddock

The 2025 MotoGP season has been particularly costly for rider Jorge Martin, with the recent theft of his high-value training bicycle. A customized, special-edition Pinarello bike, valued at €20,000, was stolen last Sunday from the Valencia circuit, the venue for the year's concluding grand prix. Martin discovered the theft after realizing the area where he stored his training equipment had been accessed.

The investigation into the theft has begun, with police taking statements at the scene. Sources close to Martin suggest the perpetrators possessed specific knowledge of the paddock and circuit, as they selectively took the bicycle while leaving other valuable items untouched. The fact that security was breached, despite the requirement for specific stickers on all vehicles entering the paddock, has raised significant questions.

Martin, like many fellow MotoGP competitors, utilizes a road bicycle for his aerobic training regimen. Such incidents highlight the security challenges faced even within controlled environments like the MotoGP paddock. The investigation continues as the racing community grapples with this unusual and costly crime.