Tom Pidcock, competing for Q36.5, is optimistic about his chances of securing the team's first Grand Tour stage victory during stage 7 of the Giro d'Italia, a challenging summit finish. Though he hasn't won yet, he has shown competitive performances, finishing fifth in the opening stage and third in stage 5. Coach Kurt Bogaerts believes Pidcock's early-season racing has prepared him well, despite lacking altitude training, and sees stage 7 as a strong opportunity for success, especially given Pidcock's previous experience on similar climbs.
"I think it's been a decent start for Q36.5 and Tom, of course, you hope to have won already one time, but we all see how strong Pedersen and Lidl-Trek are, so they can really control the group."
"I think stage 7 could definitely be an opportunity for Tom. We worked this year mainly to be ready for the Classics, and that stage is obviously quite different, with a much longer type of climb, but I think he's shown potential this year in these types of days."
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