'Special riders step up in big moments' - Ellingworth full of praise for Tom Pidcock

Tom Pidcock rampages to victory at Strade Bianche
Tom Pidcock rampages to victory at Strade Bianche (Image credit: Getty Images)

It poured with rain during the opening day of Tirreno-Adriatico but morale was high at Ineos Grenadiers as Filippo Ganna won the 11.5km opening time trial just 48 hours after Tom Pidcock dominated Strade Bianche.

Pidcock’s victory in Siena after a 50km solo attack showed the Yorkshireman’s full potential and determination in the second major Classic of the season.

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