Tom Pidcock angry after police vehicle hits teammates at Italian race
British cyclist Tom Pidcock criticised safety standards after a police vehicle travelling the wrong way hit two of his teammates during the Tre Valli Varesine race in Italy.
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British cyclist Tom Pidcock said he wanted to stop racing after two of his teammates were hit by a police vehicle during the Tre Valli Varesine race in Varese, Italy, BBC News reported. The police vehicle was travelling the wrong way down the course when the incident occurred with six laps of the finishing circuit remaining. [1]
According to BBC News, the incident involved Pidcock's Pinarello-Q36.5 teammates Marcel Camprubi and Thomas Gloag. Camprubi of Spain was able to continue racing, but Gloag, who is also British, was forced to stop and required medical attention. [1]
Pidcock competes in cyclo-cross, mountain bike, and road bicycle racing disciplines for the Swiss Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team. He previously rode for UCI WorldTeam Netcompany-Ineos before his release in December 2024. [2]
Despite his anger over the safety incident, Pidcock finished the one-day Italian race in second place behind Belgium's Jarno Widar, BBC News reported. [1]
In short
- A police vehicle travelling the wrong way hit cyclists Marcel Camprubi and Thomas Gloag at the Tre Valli Varesine in Italy.
- Tom Pidcock said he wanted to stop racing after his teammates were hit.
- Marcel Camprubi continued the race while Thomas Gloag had to stop for medical attention.
- Tom Pidcock finished the race in second place behind Jarno Widar.
Sources
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- [1]Pidcock angry after team-mates hit by police vehicleBBC News, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Tom Pidcock on Wikipedia
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