Tom Pidcock spearheads a formidable Great Britain squad for the upcoming Road World Championships taking place in Montreal from September 20 to 27. With reigning champion Tadej Pogacar sidelined due to a broken collarbone sustained in a crash at the Vuelta a Espana, Pidcock emerges as a leading contender for the title.

The British lineup comprises 36 athletes across elite, under-23, and junior categories, all vying for the coveted rainbow jerseys.

Key highlights include:

• Tom Pidcock, fresh off a second mountain bike cross-country world title, finished sixth in the recent GP Montreal.
• Oscar Onley, who clinched sixth overall at the Vuelta and won the best young rider classification.
• Adam Yates, a former Tour de France podium finisher and GP Montreal 2023 champion.
• Fred Wright, the national road race champion.
• Callum Thornley and national time trial champion Ethan Hayter will compete in both the road race and time trial.

The elite women’s squad is led by Zoe Backstedt, who has enjoyed a breakthrough season with seven victories. She steps up from the under-23 category as a favorite in the time trial.

Other notable female competitors include:

• Anna Morris, a multiple world champion on the track.
• Anna Henderson, an Olympic time-trial silver medallist.
• Pfeiffer Georgi, Lauren Dickson, Josie Nelson, and Flora Perkins.

The under-23 women’s squad is led by Cat Ferguson, returning from injury, while Ben Wiggins, son of Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins, will compete in the under-23 time trial and road race.

This diverse and talented squad aims to make a significant impact at the championships.