Ex-pro reacts to Tom Pidcock transfer rumours: “That does not sit well with Pidcock”
CyclingMonday, 14 October 2024 at 01:00
Rumours surrounding Tom Pidcock’s potential departure from
INEOS Grenadiers have intensified, especially following his omission from the
team’s lineup for Il Lombardia last Saturday. The unrest between Pidcock and
the team has been evident for some time, but this latest snub may be the final
straw for the talented rider from Leeds.
Laurens ten Dam, a former road racer who recently competed
in the Gravel World Championships, has been vocal about the situation and was
critical of Pidcock’s absence from Il Lombardia. Speaking to In De
Leiderstrui, ten Dam commented on the ongoing tensions between Pidcock and
INEOS.
“I think they have said no a few times now,” Ten Dam
remarked. “Merijn Zeeman also said that at some point: we are going to do it my
way, because I am not going to bend everything to the top riders. That is when
that consistent line came. That could be a change for INEOS, but that does not
sit well with Pidcock.”
This adds fuel to the speculation that Pidcock could be on
his way to joining Q36.5 Pro Cycling for the 2025 season. With tensions between
the rider and team management reportedly on the rise, it seems increasingly
likely that a change could be on the horizon for the British cycling star.
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So Pidcocky can say now when he wants but his employer can’t?
I know it’s « only » cycling but maybe we should look at employment contracts in society in general to see whether we should only be looking at the cycling aspect of this or as a whole?
What does this imply morally
What does this imply hierarchically
What example does this set
What maturity does this show
What conclusion should we make
What solution can be found
Is this just incompatibility, is it the result of bad blood starting to boil before a divorce, is it voluntarily provoked to achieve a result through a back door or is it inherent to the current character of individuals and unlikely to change in a new configuration?
Confused? You will be after next weeks’ episode…