Tom Pidcock wins second cross-country world title, dedicates to Fin Tarling

Tom Pidcock claimed his second cross-country world title at the Mountain Bike World Championships in Val di Sole, Italy, on August 30, 2026. Pidcock, who finished with a time of one hour 25 minutes and 26 seconds, dedicated his victory to fellow cyclist Fin Tarling, who recently died following an accident. Pidcock's win adds to his previous world title from 2023 and Olympic golds. Charlie Aldridge finished second, 17 seconds behind Pidcock, while Canada's Cole Punchard took third. Pidcock experienced a challenging race, having dealt with an injury from practice just days prior. The women's cross-country title was won by Sina Frei of Switzerland, with Great Britain's Evie Richards finishing sixth.

• 4:09 PMBBC Sport — Pidcock dedicates world-title triumph to Tarling
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