Tom Pidcock is targeting the overall victory at the Vuelta a Espana, with the course fitting him ideally.
Tom Pidcock Aims for Stage Victories in the Challenging 2025 Vuelta a España
The 2025 Vuelta a España promises a gruelling 3,151 km route with 11 summit finishes, making it an ideal stage for climbers and all-rounders. With 12 km of category 1 climbing on Stage 7, the iconic Angliru on Stage 13, and a decisive 26 km individual time trial at Stage 18, the race is set to be highly competitive and unpredictable.
Tom Pidcock, the versatile and aggressive rider from the Q36.5 Pro Cycling team, has expressed curiosity about his potential in the general classification (GC) of the Vuelta a España. Although he is relatively young and less experienced in three-week Grand Tours compared to established GC contenders like Jonas Vingegaard and Juan Ayuso, Pidcock's strong climbing credentials make him a strong candidate for stage wins and possibly gaining time in mountain stages.
Pidcock has already demonstrated his prowess this season, securing five victories. His most recent win was on stage three of the Arctic Race of Norway. However, the severity of the mountain stages and the time trial could challenge his ability to consistently stay with the top GC contenders. His GC ambitions may hinge on his team support and managing recovery through the three weeks of high elevation gain, plus performing well in the time trial stage.
Q36.5 Pro Cycling team is set to compete in the Vuelta a España for the first time. The team, which requires invites to WorldTour events, has confirmed an eight-man lineup for the race. Joining Pidcock will be teammates Damien Howson, Nickolas Zukowsky, Xabier Mikel Azparren, and David de la Cruz, who has previous experience in the Vuelta a España.
De la Cruz has expressed his eagerness to get his own chance in the race and has shown his willingness to help Pidcock, as he did in Tirreno Adriatico. Damien Howson is also part of the Q36.5 Pro Cycling team for the Vuelta a España.
Alex Sans Vega, the head of racing for Q36.5, has expressed confidence in a strong team performance in the Vuelta a España. Pidcock finished 16th overall in the Giro d'Italia, demonstrating his resilience and adaptability in long Grand Tours.
While the overall GC win may be difficult given the stiff competition and demanding route, Pidcock is likely a dark horse for stage victories and a top-10 GC contender if he maintains consistency and recovers well throughout the race.
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