"When one door closes another opens…" - Tom Pidcock speaks out on INEOS Grenadiers departure
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After four seasons, Tom Pidcock has departed the INEOS Grenadiers by mutual consent ahead of the 2025 season it's now been confirmed. Although it's still unclear just where the Brit will end up, he has now spoken out on the decision to leave INEOS.
"So many amazing memories that will stick with me for a lifetime," the 25-year-old Brit writes on his official Instagram account. "I can’t thank enough all the hard working people in the team who brought so much and helped me achieve my dreams - thank you INEOS Grenadiers. Gonna miss you boys. When one door closes another opens…"
It certainly seems there is no ill-will between the two parties despite the somewhat unceremonious parting of ways following Pidcock's controversial de-selection for Il Lombardia at the end of the 2024 season. In their own parting message, INEOS spoke highly of the former Tour de France stage winner through INEOS Grenadiers CEO John Allert.
“We’re really proud of the work we’ve done with Tom to help him achieve some extraordinary and memorable moments. Together we’ve written a powerful chapter and shown how exciting and diverse professional cycling can be," Allert said. “Tom has some big multi-disciplinary goals and we believe this decision enables both of us to pursue our future ambitions with clarity, purpose and determination. We thank Tom for the last four years and wish him the best of luck for the future.”
As mentioned, there is still no official confirmation as to where Pidcock will ride in 2025, but with rumours circulating of both the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team and Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe, this is likely to be a story that continues to rumble on in the coming days. One thing for sure is, seeing Pidcock and the INEOS Grenadiers on opposite sides of the peloton next year might take some getting used to.
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