Tom Pidcock's Tour of Catalunya Ends Abruptly After Devastating Crash
British rider Tom Pidcock has been forced out of the Volta a Catalunya following a serious crash during the fifth stage on March 24, 2023. The Pinarello-Q36.5 athlete suffered what he described as a "horror" fall after misjudging a corner and veering off the road into a ravine during the penultimate descent. Pidcock finished the stage more than 29 minutes behind the winner, Jonas Vingegaard, and subsequent medical evaluations revealed significant injuries. Injuries sustained include: - Most likely bone and ligament damage to his right knee - Injuries to his right wrist Team doctor Lorenz Emmert confirmed the decision to withdraw Pidcock from the race, stating, "Unfortunately we had to make the decision to take him out of the race. Further clinical evaluation and imaging will follow in the next days." Earlier this month, Pidcock claimed victory in the Milano-Torino and narrowly missed out on the Milan-San Remo, finishing just behind world champion Tadej Pogacar. Reflecting on his situation, Pidcock expressed his disappointment: "We did everything to try to make it to the start of Saturday's stage six, but it's not possible. I fought to finish the stage yesterday to ensure I had the option to continue. Now the focus is on recovery, and I'll be back."
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-03-28