Tom Pidcock: 'I just didn't have enough energy' on Col de la Ramaz

Tom Pidcock battles through the Alps on stage 14 of the 2023 Tour de France to Morzine
Tom Pidcock battles through the Alps on stage 14 of the 2023 Tour de France to Morzine (Image credit: Tim de WaeleGetty Images)

Tom Pidcock has laid the blame for his disappointing performance during Saturday's stage 14 at the Tour de France on not eating enough during the arduous trek through the Alps.

The Briton finished the stage to Morzine 8:40 down on stage winner, Ineos Grenadiers teammate Carlos Rodríguez, after dropping towards the top of the penultimate climb of the Col de la Ramaz.

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Dani Ostanek is Senior News Writer at Cyclingnews, joining in 2017 as a freelance contributor and later being hired full-time. Before joining the team, they had written for numerous major publications in the cycling world, including CyclingWeekly and Rouleur.

Dani has reported from the world's top races, including the Tour de France, Road World Championships, and the spring Classics. They have interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars, including Mathieu van der Poel, Demi Vollering, and Remco Evenepoel. Their favourite races are the Giro d'Italia, Strade Bianche and Paris-Roubaix.

Season highlights from the 2024 season include reporting from Paris-Roubaix –  'Unless I'm in an ambulance, I'm finishing this race' – Cyrus Monk, the last man home at Paris-Roubaix – and the Tour de France – 'Disbelief', gratitude, and family – Mark Cavendish celebrates a record-breaking Tour de France sprint win.