Tom Pidcock pays special tribute to retiring brother Joey, but isn't totally happy: 'We had to settle for second place'
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Follow us on GoogleTom Pidcock’s season has also come to an end. The Brit finished second on Sunday in the final stage of the Tour of Guangxi, where he was racing with a special goal in mind. It was, in fact, the last professional race for his brother Joey, who also rides for Pinarello-Q36.5. Joey (24) is retiring as a professional cyclist.
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Pidcock had to settle for second again
Pidcock called himself 'Mr Second place'
Pidcock finished second at Nongla, behind Jarno Widar of Lotto-Intermarché. The Brit was six seconds behind the young Belgian, who had also beaten him a few weeks earlier at Tre Valli Varesine. As a result, Pidcock also finished second in the overall standings.
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On an Instagram story, Pidcock called himself 'Mr second place', referencing the number of times this season he has come close to winning, but had to settle for the second step on the podium.
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"The team gave it their all for me today. Matteo [Moschetti] did a fantastic job controlling the breakaway all day. On the final climb, Joey and Milan [Vader] helped keep the pace high. I felt really good, but I was second best today,” said Pidcock.
"After a whole week of racing, it all came down to ten minutes in the end, but I did everything I could. No regrets," the Brit said via his team's channels.
On social media, Pidcock reflected on the 2026 season. “And so another season has come to an end, here at an airport, 8,000 kilometers from home.”
"I dreamed of winning Joey's last professional race, but we had to settle for second place… again 🙄," sighs Pidcock, who had also finished second in Varese and Emilia.
"I can be proud of how far I've come with the team this year," said the Tour's No. 9. "Now it's time for some fun and a good rest. But I have to say... I'm already looking forward to next year," concluded Pidcock, who will once again not be racing cyclocross this coming winter.
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