Tom Pidcock on viral descent video: "It was a one way and there was a car ahead making sure all clear"

Tom Pidcock is known to be a demon descender, and a recent viral video shared by the Safa Brian channel on Youtube has sparked a lot of interest as he blasted down a public road. However, the Briton has explained why he took the risks for the video.

"For those asking, I did recce (recon, ed.) the descent a few times, it was a one way and there was a car ahead making sure all clear," the Olympic champion shared in a message on Instagram. The video quickly went viral over social media due to Pidcock's immense technique down a steep descent in California, USA, but also sparked safety questions.

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In reply of those fears Pidcock confirmed that there were several safety measures adopted, and that although it was an open road, there was no risk of facing a car coming in the opposite direction.

Pidcock concluded with the message: "I've been told it's a 'kids don't try this at home' one - very true! But kids, get out riding with your mates, have fun, i've been 1000's of hours messing around on bikes with my mates before I had the skills to do this, enjoy and be safe out there".