Tom Pidcock
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Nationality: British
Date of birth: 30 July 1999
Height: 1.7 metres
Weight: 58 kg
Team: Q36.5 Pro Cycling
Twitter: @tompid
Instagram: @tompidcock
Tom Pidcock also has his own official website
Most notable achievements
Road
- 2nd, Vuelta a España 2025
- Amstel Gold Race 2024
- Strade Bianche 2023
- Tour de France stage, Alpe d'Huez 2022
- Brabantse Pijl 2021
- Giro d'Italia U23 "Baby Giro" 2020
Cyclocross
- World Championships, 2022
Mountain bike
- XCO, European Championships 2025
- XCO gold, Paris Olympic Games 2024
- XCO, World XC Championships 2023
- XCO, European Championships 2022
- XCO gold, Tokyo Olympic Games 2021
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'Anything's possible' – how Tom Pidcock is rediscovering his love for the Tour de FranceFor Tom Pidcock, this year's Tour was never about fighting for the GC or proving his talent – it's about restoring his childhood passion for the race
By Tom Davidson Published
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'I think there will be a cost, a bill will come' – rivals unworried by Tom Pidcock's GC leap at Tour de FranceBriton is now nine seconds off podium, but Lidl-Trek and Red Bull profess calm
By Adam Becket Published
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'You shouldn't ever underestimate him': Tom Pidcock's team declare him a Tour de France podium contenderThe Briton is now just a few seconds off the podium spots as the race heads into the major mountains.
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'I'm straight back in there with the podium fight' – Tom Pidcock bursts into GC battle at Tour de France on stage 13Briton propels himself from 10th to fourth overall, but tempers expectations with time trial coming up
By Tom Davidson Published
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Should you worry about a SRAM shifter stoppage after Tom Pidcock's Tour de France mishap?The Brit's shifter became jammed on stage nine of the Tour de France, potentially costing him the win, but our expert called it a 'freak' occurrence
By James Shrubsall Last updated
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'Some luck should be on my side': Tom Pidcock unscathed after Tour de France stage 10 crashThe Briton has jumped up to 10th overall but is the only one in the top-10 not in the podium fight.
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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'I couldn't change gear anymore' – Tom Pidcock explains mechanical issue that let him down on Tour de France stage nineBriton still pleased to be 'really in the game' with third place in Ussel
By Tom Davidson Published
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3D-printed blip mounts and 160mm cranks: Tom Pidcock’s Pinarello Bolide F time trial bike primed and ready to roll ahead of the Tour de France TTTA 60T chainring, 28mm tyres, and a host of 3D-printed goodies headline the Yorkshireman's go-faster machine
By Aaron Borrill Published
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'We’ll race proactively' – Tom Pidcock's Pinarello Q36.5 team for Tour de France revealedBritish champion Fred Wright also on start line
By Adam Becket Published
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Tom Pidcock's Tour de France warm-up plans shifted, no Tour de Suisse after contracting viral infectionNo update from Pinarello Q36.5 on Briton's Tour de France plans
By Tom Davidson Published
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'With the right situation, I can win a Grand Tour' – Tom Pidcock sets retirement date and names biggest goal as Tour de France return loomsThe British rider is heading back to the Tour after a year a way next month
By Adam Becket Published
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Pidcock re-starts his Tour de France preparation with victory in the Mountain Bike World Series at Nové MěstoThe British rider was also second in the short course race before heads back to the road
By Owen Rogers Published
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‘A week for a mental refresh before a big summer’ – Tom Pidcock ‘unwinds’ with impressive Nürburgring lap during rest weekThe Pinarello-Q36.5 rider took the wheel of a Porsche 911 GT3RS during a scheduled recovery period, with the Tour de France just weeks away.
By Andy Carr Published
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'I've been struggling... so it feels nicer than normal to win' – Tom Pidcock sprints to victory on Tour of the Alps stage 3, less than a month after ravine crashPinarello Q36.5 rider takes third win of the season in Italy
By Adam Becket Published
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'It was just a stupid accident' – Tom Pidcock insists ravine crash won't slow him down on the descents as he returns to racingBrit says he's feeling good in training, but only this week's racing at the Tour of the Alps will tell the whole story
By James Shrubsall Published
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'We're being cautious to ensure he has a good recovery' – Uncertainty remains over Tom Pidcock's return after ravine fallTeam takes a softly-softly approach after Pidcock's plunge last week
By James Shrubsall Published
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'It was like one of these horror crashes' – Tom Pidcock injures knee and wrist after crashing into ravine at Volta a CatalunyaThe Brit pronounces himself 'very lucky' to be OK
By James Shrubsall Last updated
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'The better years are ahead of him' – Tom Pidcock hints at glory to come at Milan-San RemoPidcock's coach says Monument runner-up will only keep improving
By Tom Davidson Published
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'A win's a win, they're not easy to come by' – Tom Pidcock powers out of the front group to take victory in Milano-TorinoPrimož Roglič comes in third after a tough battle on the summit finish
By James Shrubsall Published
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'I wouldn't have beaten Tadej anyway' – Tom Pidcock frustrated by mechanical in crucial moment at Strade BiancheBriton places seventh and notes 'sombreness' after Tadej Pogačar victory
By Adam Becket Published
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'He just wants to smash everyone' – why Strade Bianche is unmissable this weekend, starting with the Paul Seixas-Tadej Pogačar duelIt's set to be more open, all the stars are there, and there are some mouthwatering head-to-heads lined up
By James Shrubsall Published
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'We shouldn't complain about Tadej Pogačar' – the Slovenian is there to be beaten, says Tom Pidcock's coach ahead of Strade BiancheThe Italian 'white roads' race is one that gets the Briton out of bed, says Kurt Bogaerts
By James Shrubsall Published
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Gold and bold: Tom Pidcock’s Pinarello Dogma F from Omloop Het NieuwsbladA single 54T chainring and 30mm tyres headlined Yorkshireman’s Spring Classics race rig
By Aaron Borrill Published
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Dutch dominance, British hopes and will it end in a sprint? Five things to know about Omloop Nieuwsblad, start list and riders to watchThe Classics narratives will be set at Opening Weekend, here's what you need to know
By Adam Becket Published
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Titans fall, newcomers prevail: Five things we learned from the UAE Tour, Volta ao Algarve and the Ruta del SolPlenty to celebrate for the young guns at the last of the early-season stage races, but not everyone will go home happy
By James Shrubsall Published
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'It's great to get the pressure off' – Tom Pidcock opens 2026 account with victory in SpainPinarello Q36.5 rider solos to first win of the season at the Vuelta a Andalucía
By Tom Davidson Published
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Riders blown off the road as high speed winds disrupt stage racing across SpainSetmana Valenciana and Vuelta a Murcia both affected, with stages cancelled, shortened and neutralised
By James Shrubsall Published
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'To race, it's not the most enjoyable' – Tom Pidcock says he wasn't 'exactly excited' by prospect of Tour de France returnQ36.5 rider hoping to find success with Pinarello-Q36.5 by 'enjoy[ing] the stress of the Tour'
By Tom Davidson Published
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'If we can enjoy the suffering as a team, then the results will come' – Tom Pidcock to return to Tour de France with Pinarello-Q36.5Briton to head back to Tour for first time since 2024
By Adam Becket Published
