Portugal Colonial - Pidcock to leave INEOS Grenadiers at end of season

Speculation over Pidcock's future with INEOS had lingered for several months before the British rider's departure by mutual consent was finally confirmed.

Pidcock, 25, will reportedly sign with second tier Q36.5 Pro Cycling in the coming days after reaching an agreement to terminate his INEOS contract.

"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," Grenadiers chief executive John 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."

Pidcock's INEOS contract was due to run until the end of 2027 but reports emerged that he might leave early after a series of clashes with team management.

The disagreements culminated in Pidcock being dropped from INEOS squad for Il Lombardia in October.

Pidcock joined the Grenadiers in 2021 and has delivered some memorable results on the road, winning a stage of the 2022 Tour de France on the Alpe d'Huez as well as Strade Bianche and the Amstel Gold Race.

He also excelled on his mountain bike, winning Olympic gold in 2021 in Tokyo and 2024 in Paris.

L.Mesquita--PC