Tom Pidcock prepares for World Championships road race this Sunday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Tom Pidcock is set to compete in the World Championships road race in Montreal on Sunday. The absence of two-time defending champion Tadej Pogacar and the favorable course conditions create an open field. Pidcock, who has won titles in cyclo-cross and mountain biking, aims to become the first rider to claim world titles in all three disciplines. Recently, he achieved fourth place in the GP de Quebec and sixth in the hilly GP de Montreal, which serves as a preparation for the longer championship race. Pidcock is optimistic about his form but acknowledges the depth of competition.
- •World Championships road race takes place on September 29 in Montreal.
- •Pidcock is part of a strong British squad alongside Adam Yates.
- •Pogacar is unable to race due to injuries from a crash.
- •Pidcock finished fourth and sixth in recent Canadian races.
- •He aims to win his first road world title this weekend.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — ‘My best shot so far’: Tom Pidcock bids to make history at wide-open World Championships road race
"INTERVIEW: Tom Pidcock already has two Olympic golds and three world titles, in cyclo-cross and on the mountain bike. This weekend’s Road World Championships offers the 27-year-old his best chance yet to complete an unprecedented set of rainbow stripes, writes Flo Clifford
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