Jammed gears, broken shoe and a heavy crash – Tom Pidcock flying but frustrated in Overijse

Tom Pidcock in the muddy Overijse course
Tom Pidcock in the muddy Overijse course (Image credit: Getty Images)

Tom Pidcock's Sunday afternoon was anything but quiet. Jammed gears, a heavy crash, and a broken shoe all conspired to undo what was in fact a storming ride from the World Champion in Overijse. 

Pidcock's mishaps came at the start and end of the World Cup race, sandwiching a stunning surge from the back of the field to the front. 

Patrick Fletcher

Patrick is a freelance sports writer and editor. He’s an NCTJ-accredited journalist with a bachelor’s degree in modern languages (French and Spanish). Patrick worked full-time at Cyclingnews for eight years between 2015 and 2023, latterly as Deputy Editor.