In the first WorldTour race of the season, Tom Pidcock and his new Q36.5 teammates faced challenges, finishing 38th in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. Despite being active and in decent shape, Pidcock missed the ideal position for the Muur van Geraardsbergen climb, leading to disappointment. He acknowledged the strong control from Alpecin during the race, which hindered his ability to utilize his strengths. Although he performed well overall and anticipated some difficulties, Pidcock expressed the need for improvement in positioning for subsequent races.
Tom Pidcock acknowledged that improvements are necessary for his new Q36.5 team after a less-than-ideal position at the Muur van Geraardsbergen in the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.
Reflecting on the race, Pidcock noted that while his fitness was good, he was disappointed about missing out on key climbs and being unable to capitalize on his skills.
Despite starting positively in the race, Pidcock found himself at a disadvantage when it came time for the crucial climbs, which impacted his overall performance.
He pointed out that the pace was controlled by Alpecin, which limited opportunities for attacks, thereby affecting his strategy during the race.
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