Tom Pidcock Leaves Ineos Grenadiers After Early Contract Termination

The Olympic champion departs the British cycling team following reported clashes, with his next move speculated to involve Swiss team Q36.5.

• Tom Pidcock, a two-time Olympic mountain bike champion, has left Ineos Grenadiers after agreeing to terminate his contract early, which was originally set to run until 2027.
• The decision follows months of speculation about tensions between Pidcock and team management, including disagreements that led to his exclusion from the Il Lombardia race in October.
• Reports suggest Pidcock may join Q36.5 Pro Cycling, a Swiss team, though no official announcement has been made regarding his next career move.
• During his time with Ineos Grenadiers, Pidcock achieved notable victories, including a stage win at the 2022 Tour de France and gold medals at the 2020 Tokyo and 2024 Paris Olympics.
• Ineos Grenadiers has faced broader challenges recently, including struggles to compete with rival teams and significant organizational changes within the team’s staff.

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