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Tom Pidcock, Zoe Backstedt lead Great Britain in cycling World Championships

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Tom Pidcock, Zoe Backstedt lead Great Britain in cycling World Championships
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Tom Pidcock and Zoe Backstedt will lead a 36-member Great Britain squad at the Road World Championships in Montreal from September 20-27. Pidcock, a contender following a recent mountain bike world title, will be joined by Adam Yates and Oscar Onley in the men's elite category. Backstedt, a notable performer this season, heads the elite women’s team. The event is a significant platform for these riders, especially with reigning champion Tadej Pogacar absent due to injuries sustained earlier in the season. Additionally, the British squad includes participants across elite, under-23, and junior categories.

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  • •Great Britain selects a squad of 36 for the championships.
  • •Pidcock won the mountain bike cross-country title this year.
  • •Zoe Backstedt leads the elite women's squad with seven victories.
  • •The championships take place in Montreal from September 20-27.
  • •Tadej Pogacar will not participate due to recent injuries.
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  • 12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Tom Pidcock and Zoe Backstedt lead GB squad for cycling World Championships
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Tour de France podium finisher Adam Yates and recent Vuelta white jersey winner Oscar Onley are also included in the 36-strong squad

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