Tom Pidcock has confirmed he’s leaving Ineos Grenadiers, signing off with a quick message and a gallery of private and racing pictures on an Instagram put up.
Pidcock had been at loggerheads with the British crew for months and their relationship worsened when he was all of the sudden “deselected” from Il Lombardia regardless of being their strongest rider for the race.
Ineos Grenadiers confirmed on Wednesday that Pidcock would depart on the finish of the 12 months after apparently reaching an settlement to terminate his contract that was resulting from run till 2027.
A trusted supply informed Cyclingnews that Pidcock is predicted to signal a contract with the Q36.5 crew, with billionaire crew backer Ivan Glasenberg anticipated to bankroll the switch. Pidcock reportedly earned greater than three million Euro per 12 months at Ineos Grenadiers.
It’s unclear if Ineos Grenadiers will attempt to change Pidock for 2025 by signing one other rider or goal a big-name alternative for 2026.
Pidcock has loved success at Ineos Grenadiers after turning skilled in 2021, with highlights of a Tour de France stage win up Alpe d’Huez, a Strade Bianche solo victory and the win on this 12 months’s Amstel Gold Race. He’s additionally a double Olympic mountain bike champion.
“So many wonderful recollections that may stick to me for a lifetime,” Pidcock wrote on Instagram.
“I can’t thank sufficient all of the exhausting working folks within the crew who introduced a lot and helped me obtain my goals – thanks @ineosgrenadiers.”
He added: “Gonna miss you boys” and signed off with: “When one door closes one other opens….” with out revealing his future plans.
The top of Pidcock time at Ineos Grenadiers has sparked criticism of the crew by some on particular media. A couple of of Pidcock’s Ineos Grenadiers teammates had been fast to put up messages of help.
Ineos Grenadiers additionally posted a message.
“Thanks for some wonderful moments Tom and good luck within the subsequent chapter of your profession,” the crew wrote.
Fellow Yorkshireman and Classics rider Ben Turner was extra affectionate.
“Miss u packapunch” he mentioned in reply to Pidcock’s message, with an emoticon of a punch and a coronary heart.
Former teammate Luke Rowe wrote: “One of many good guys. Been a pleasure mate,” indicating his solidarity for Pidcock.
“Nice to have been your teammate, Tom,” wrote Thymen Arensman, who celebrated his twenty fifth birthday on the crew camp as Pidcock’s contract termination emerged.
