Pidcock ‘mad’ after two teammates collide with police motorcyclist in Italy
Pinarello-Q36.5’s Camprubí and Gloag floored in crash
TL;DR
- A police motorbike crashed into two Pinarello Q36.5 teammates of Tom Pidcock during the Tre Valli Varesine race.
- One teammate, Thomas Gloag, abandoned the race, while Marcel Camprubí continued but finished last.
- Pidcock expressed anger and considered quitting the race due to the incident.
- Camprubí posted images of his damaged bike, lamenting the risk to life in racing.
- This incident follows the death of rider Fin Tarling in August, who was killed by a van driving against the peloton.
- There have been other recent near-misses involving non-race vehicles and cyclists.
- Critics, including team managers and riders, have voiced concerns about the UCI's response to safety issues.
- Concerns remain that insufficient changes have been made to prevent future accidents.