More bad news for British cycling as Tom Pidcock's former team set to fold

In what has been a tough year for British cycling, there is now more bad news. The team that produced the likes of Tom Pidcock, Paul Magnier and Ben Healy, is looking like to will have to fold, and stop racing. Trinity Racing has long produced some of the most talented British riders, and this is more bad news for British cycling fans.

Just a few years ago, Britain had five continental teams, but now there is just one left, and that’s the team based in Cornwall, Saint Piran. Formers Sporting director Pete Kennaugh caught up with Cycling Weekly to discuss what’s happening at the team, before he moves on to his new challenge at Astana Qazaqstan in 2025.

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“Trinity, I think they will continue, but only as a mountain bike team,” he said. “That’s what I understand from recent conversations with people who work there. It will probably be a feeder team for the Specialized Factory team.”

And things aren’t looking good for the riders of Trinity Racing’s road team who now don’t have a contract for 2025. Kennaugh said, "Last time we spoke to a few of them, they still didn't have a team, which is a real shame.”

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Kennaugh also discussed how Andrew McQuaid, the team’s owner, has reacted to this sad downturn, “The team was his baby, so to speak, and he put a lot of effort and time and passion into it.

"From my perspective, McQuaid didn't fail. It's just the way it is right now. I think it's fair, and kudos to him for everything he's put into the team over the years that he's been in charge. So many other managers or team leaders would have pulled the plug years ago. He tried so hard to make sure Trinity could continue as a road team next year. Unfortunately, that's not the case."