# Tom Pidcock cycling career focus

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tom-pidcock-cycling-career-focus
> Updated: 2026-09-16T18:16:28.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

British cyclist Tom Pidcock has indicated he is unlikely to return to cyclocross for the 2026-2027 season, as he is prioritizing mountain biking. He noted that a return to cyclocross would likely depend on the discipline being included in the Olympic program.

Following a successful season that included a third-place finish at the Vuelta a España and a ninth-place finish at the Tour de France, Pidcock is preparing for the World Championships in Canada. Having already secured a mountain bike world title, he is undergoing intensive training in an attempt to win the road world championship as well.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Tom Pidcock prepares for World Championships with Pinarello Q36.5

Tom Pidcock and Pinarello Q36.5 are prioritizing aggressive racing as Pidcock prepares for the World Championships in Canada following a successful season in both road and mountain biking.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tom-pidcock-prepares-for-world-championships-with-pinarello-q365

### 2026-09-14: Thomas Pidcock prioritizes mountain biking over cyclocross

British cyclist Thomas Pidcock is prioritizing mountain biking over cyclocross for the 2026-2027 season, noting a potential return only if the discipline joins the Olympic program.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thomas-pidcock-prioritizes-mountain-biking-over-cyclocross

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