‘I need to use my elbows more' – Tom Pidcock accepts punishment in Algarve

Tom Pidcock
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Tom Pidcock took his punishment on the chin after the opening stage of the Volta ao Algarve, arguing that his 'push' was an instinctive move but accepting it wasn't the right thing to do.

The Ineos Grenadiers rider placed fifth as a surprise presence in the bunch sprint in Lagos but he was later relegated to the back of the peloton for raising his arm and pushing another rider in the final 200 metres.

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