Tom Pidcock and ProTeam Q36.5 produced an unexpectedly strong showing in the Vuelta a España stage 5 team time trial by placing eighth. The team finished just 22 seconds behind winners UAE Team Emirates-XRG, a margin that maintained Pidcock's general classification prospects. Q36.5 entered the effort without a strong TTT pedigree and counted a leader who is not typically a top time-trialist. The result reflected cohesive teamwork and effective pacing across the course. The performance leaves Pidcock well positioned to continue contesting the overall classification as the race progresses.
Tom Pidcock and ProTeam Q36.5 punched above their weight to finish eighth in the Vuelta a España team time trial on stage 5, only losing 22 seconds to winners UAE Team Emirates-XRG and keeping the Brit's GC challenge well intact.
They wouldn't have been expected to be one of the top teams, without much history as a TTT outfit, and with their leader, Pidcock, not being among the better time triallists searching for a solid GC performance at this Vuelta.
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