'The momentum is nice, but I’ll take what comes' – Tom Pidcock arrives in Canada on a roll ahead of Road World Championships
British MTB and cyclo-cross world champion wants to add a road rainbow jersey to his collection
Tom Pidcock, the MTB XCO World Champion, has arrived in Canada on a roll ahead of the Road World Championships. After his come-from-behind victory in the World Championships, the British rider was offered an impromptu road race in Canada, which he promptly accepted. Pidcock expressed his appreciation for the momentum he has gained, acknowledging that it feels good but that he's open to any opportunities that come his way.
After a challenging period following the Tour de France, Pidcock took time to recover and build his endurance before returning to racing. He will be competing in two Canadian WorldTour events, GP de Québec and GP de Montréal, where he hopes to continue his momentum. Pidcock's team is expected to include himself, Adam Yates, and Oscar Onley, all of whom can play offensive roles.
With Tadej Pogačar absent from the peloton, Pidcock believes the race will be more interesting and exciting. While Pidcock has won five races in 2026, he is not satisfied with his season and aims to finish strong. He expressed his desire to win a WorldTour race this year and mentioned his ambition to compete in other events such as Giro dell’Emilia, Tre Valli Varesine, and Il Lombardia.
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