Tom 'Pidders' Pidcock

[Netserk]

So no we no longer have to hear what an amazing descender Pidcock is. If he was as great has everyone says, he would have left Pogacar behind on the descent into San Remo. But he followed. I suppose you could argue just poor tactics.

its a power descent , not at all like descending the steep side of pramartino

 

[HashRouge]

So no we no longer have to hear what an amazing descender Pidcock is. If he was as great has everyone says, he would have left Pogacar behind on the descent into San Remo. But he followed. I suppose you could argue just poor tactics.

I think Pogacar has ridden that descent more than just about anyone in the peloton apart from maybe Michael Matthews. Pidcock is definitely the better descender in general, but I think how well you know the road is very important on a descent like the Poggio.

 

[Salmon Spread]

Awesome from Pidcock, I hope he can maintain this level all season. Considering all the talents people talk about, it'd be incredible if it's Tom who's the only one able to seriously challenge Pogacar.

 

[SorelyBoy]

Love watching Tom race. He’s superb when on form and the best bike handler out there. That descent off the Poggio isn’t long enough or technical enough to allow him to get away from the likes of Pogacar or even MVdP (if his hand hadn’t been injured). Just think he made a little error in the sprint. He should have attacked on the outside of Pogacar rather than his initial thrust on his inside that Pogacar closed off forcing him to cut back and go again. Literally cost him half a meter if not more.

 

[Jan the Man]

Looks a good solid bet for Fleche. Be interesting to see how he goes against the stage racers in Catlunya

 

[kingjr]

So no we no longer have to hear what an amazing descender Pidcock is. If he was as great has everyone says, he would have left Pogacar behind on the descent into San Remo. But he followed. I suppose you could argue just poor tactics.

Superior descending skills can be nullified by familiarity, especially on a short descent like this.

 

[jmdirt]

The legs are pretty good for a guy who hammered out 300K against TP!

 

[P4rthen0n]

Yup, decent showing today. He just went too early and did not have the legs for a long sprint.

But Catalunya is a special beast. This race has too much elevation gain every single day and few serious mountains in a very short period of time.
If everyone is on form, this is going to be a very long week for Pidcock. Very long.
A top5 finish would be great and a top3 finish would be amazing.

 

[Netserk]

if hes not feeling great on valter i think he will completely tank his gc , maybe not even top 20 . but he will be the favourite to win in barcelona and from there on with a good path towards the ardennes where he will win

 

[fenns]

out of GC contention now so maybe a chance of a win in the next couple of days

 

[Jan the Man]

out of GC contention now so maybe a chance of a win in the next couple of days

Sunday he will probably be Remco’s main contender for the stage

 

[SafeBet]

After checking his IG stories, he's kinda lucky to be alive.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Thank dog, it didn't end up being another Muriel Furrer like accident. I could understand if he decided to quit the race, but the team might still want him to score some more UCI points this weekend.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

DNS Stage 6:
“Due to his crash he suffered injuries, most likely bone and ligament damage in particular to his right knee and also right wrist. Unfortunately we had to make the decision to take him out of the race. Further clinical evaluation and imaging will follow in the next days additionally to the already initiated healing process.”

 

[Dazed and Confused]

DNS Stage 6:
“Due to his crash he suffered injuries, most likely bone and ligament damage in particular to his right knee and also right wrist. Unfortunately we had to make the decision to take him out of the race. Further clinical evaluation and imaging will follow in the next days additionally to the already initiated healing process.”

Mild consequence considering. Still it could take some time with the ligaments. We shall see.

 

[Squire]

Bone damage? Is that something other than a fracture? The way I read that, it sounds like Ardennes are in danger.

 

[Red Rick]

Sounds like he'll be out for a while.

Almost beat Pogacar and now this happens.

I really prefer not to speak.

 

[TourOfSardinia]

"I was drinking on the descent and misjudged a corner," Pidcock said.
"I am lucky I could talk on the radio. I was far from the road and nobody knew I was there. 60km/h off a mountain road and I'm relatively OK."

Volta a Catalunya: Tom Pidcock out of race after 'horror' fall down ravine on stage five

Briton Tom Pidcock pulls out of the Volta a Catalunya after a "horror" fall down a ravine during stage five.

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[QueenStagiaire]

"I was drinking on the descent and misjudged a corner," Pidcock said.
"I am lucky I could talk on the radio. I was far from the road and nobody knew I was there. 60km/h off a mountain road and I'm relatively OK."

Volta a Catalunya: Tom Pidcock out of race after 'horror' fall down ravine on stage five

Briton Tom Pidcock pulls out of the Volta a Catalunya after a "horror" fall down a ravine during stage five.

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Don‘t drink on the job I guess

 

[Mayomaniac]

"I was drinking on the descent and misjudged a corner," Pidcock said.
"I am lucky I could talk on the radio. I was far from the road and nobody knew I was there. 60km/h off a mountain road and I'm relatively OK."

Volta a Catalunya: Tom Pidcock out of race after 'horror' fall down ravine on stage five

Briton Tom Pidcock pulls out of the Volta a Catalunya after a "horror" fall down a ravine during stage five.

www.bbc.com

"I drink and drive to stay alive!"

 

[jmdirt]

Get well TP!

 

[jmdirt]

Bone damage? Is that something other than a fracture? The way I read that, it sounds like Ardennes are in danger.

Bone bruise, periostitis, others that I can't pull into my exhausted brain now.