Pidcock consolidates third place overall after time trial

Tom Pidcock raced in and around Valladolid with an average speed of 54 kilometer an hour this Thursday. In this flat time trial he gained time on all the riders behind him in the overall classification, on all those who are fighting with him for that third place and the final podium in Madrid.

The twelve kilometers through Valladolid against the clock were the culmination of many months of precise preparation with our equipment partners, mechanics, coaching staff and everyone involved.

A 22nd place on the day signifies so much more than just a number. It’s one step closer to the realization of a dream, for Tom Pidcock personally and for the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team collectively.

Tom Pidcock said:

“I think this is the best time trial I ever did, looking at the numbers I pushed. I can be pretty happy. The team did a lot of work in preparation. I didn’t focus on the time trial as we looked at my climbing but the team did a lot of preparation. Q36.5 made a very good skinsuit that made me faster. I just felt super strong to be honest. What happened in Bilbao took a lot out of me mentally and I suffered on the climbs in the second week. I now feel confident but I am not going to be complacent. It’s the first time I am in this situation to finish on a podium of a Grand Tour. It’s a big deal. I stay focused on the race.”