The break was definitive and without outcome. This Wednesday, the Ineos Grenadiers team officially announced the departure of Tom Pidcock at the end of this season. Arriving three years ago, the Briton was still under contract until 2027, but his relations with the leaders across the Channel had been largely strained in recent months.
Tensions which were expressed in particular on the sidelines of the Tour of Lombardy at the beginning of October, during which the 25-year-old rider was excluded at the last minute. The double Olympic mountain bike champion had nevertheless carried out the reconnaissance of the course with all of his teammates before.
“We are really proud of the work we have done with Tom to help him have extraordinary and memorable moments. Together, we have written a powerful chapter and shown how exciting and diverse professional cycling can be,” said John Allert, Managing Director of Ineos Grenadiers. Tom has big, multi-disciplinary goals and we believe this decision allows us both to pursue our future ambitions with clarity, purpose and determination. »
If the native of Leeds has not yet specified his next destination, rumors are already sending him to the Swiss team Q36.5, in the second division and outside the World Tour.
