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Tadej Pogacar recovered from a late crash to win Milan-San Remo in a photo finish against Tom Pidcock, his fourth Monument Classic, cementing his status as cycling’s dominant force and moving closer to near-total dominance in the sport.
Tadej Pogacar finally wins Milan-San Remo on his sixth attempt, surviving a Cipressa attack and a late sprint with Tom Pidcock to take the Italian Monument; he called it one of the biggest wins of his career and, half-jokingly, hinted he may never return to San Remo except to eat focaccia, as he eyes the next Classics like Flanders and Roubaix.
Tom Pidcock pressed Tadej Pogačar to the limit in Milan-San Remo, staying with the Slovenian through Cipressa and Poggio and even challenging in the final sprint, but Pogačar fought back after a crash to win in a dramatic two-rider finish. Pidcock said he’s disappointed to have missed the opportunity yet proud of how he rode against one of the sport’s greats, noting opportunities like this don’t come often.
Tom Pidcock expresses shock and frustration at Tadej Pogacčar's dominant solo performance to win the 2024 Strade Bianche, finishing in fourth place almost four minutes behind. Pidcock criticizes his own tactics and the difficulty of the new route, describing the chasing group as "30 dead bodies." He also highlights the challenge of consuming nutrition during the grueling race, ultimately feeling stunned and disheartened by the outcome.
The 2024 men's Strade Bianche race is underway with Tadej Pogačar and Tom Pidcock headlining the event. The race features a challenging route with 15 gravel sectors, and the peloton is navigating through the Tuscan countryside. A breakaway group has formed, but the peloton, led by UAE Team Emirates for Pogačar, is keeping the leaders within reach. The weather conditions could potentially impact the race, with ominous clouds looming.
Tom Pidcock of Great Britain wins the elite men's cross-country race at the Mountain Bike World Championships, finishing ahead of Sam Gaze (New Zealand) and Nino Schurter (Switzerland). Pidcock made a strong comeback after starting on the fifth row, eventually dropping Schurter to secure a solo victory. Despite facing gear issues, Pidcock maintained his lead and crossed the finish line with a 19-second advantage over Gaze. This win adds to Pidcock's successful season, which includes a World Cup victory and an Olympic gold medal.
Ineos-Grenadiers had a disappointing start to the Tour de France, with their best finish coming from Carlos Rodríguez in 13th place. Tom Pidcock and Egan Bernal finished 33 seconds behind after struggling on the final climb. The stage was described as the toughest Tour opener in a decade. Despite the setbacks, Rodríguez remained positive about his performance and expressed his ambition to achieve a good result. Bernal's return to form also provides hope for the team. With plenty of stages left, Ineos-Grenadiers will take each opportunity as it comes.
Ben Healy finished fourth in the Liège-Bastogne-Liège race after being outsprinted by Tom Pidcock and Santiago Buitrago on Quai des Ardennes. Healy had been well positioned in Remco Evenepoel’s orbit ahead of the attack and although he was unable to track the world champion’s acceleration, he rode doggedly in pursuit of second place. The 22-year-old Irishman has already won the GP Industria & Artigianato and a stage of the Settimana Coppi e Bartali this season, and he is now set to return to Italy for a Grand Tour debut at the Giro d’Italia.
Tom Pidcock praises Tadej Pogačar's strength after finishing third in the men's Amstel Gold Race. Pidcock struggled to keep up with Pogačar's acceleration with 28km to go, but managed to hold on for third place. The podium finish is a sign of recovery for Pidcock after suffering a concussion earlier this season. He will now focus on the Ardennes classics, where he will face tough competition from Pogačar and defending champ Remco Evenepoel.
Ben Healy finished second behind Tadej Pogacar at the Amstel Gold Race after dropping his old teammate Tom Pidcock in the finale. Healy closed to within 20 seconds of Pogacar shortly after his late attack, though the Slovenian pulled away again soon afterwards. The 22-year-old started his season with some strong displays at the Challenge Mallorca before picking up two wins on Italian roads, landing the GP Industria & Artigianato di Larciano and a stage of the Settimana Coppi e Bartali.