Tom Pidcock wins Milano-Torino on debut atop Superga
British rider Tom Pidclock secured a decisive victory in the 150th edition of Milan–Turin, launching an aggressive final climb to break away from his rivals. He overtook elite group members Tobias Halland Johannessen (second) and Primoz Roglić (third), ultimately sealing triumph on top Superga with just five hundred meters remaining during this historic Italian classic race for Pinarello-Q36.5 team debutant Pidcock, who has already claimed two victories in the season so far
Key Points
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1Tom Pidcock won the Milano-Torino one-day classic on his debut start for Pinarello-Q36.5.
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2The race was held in Milan–Turin and marked 150 years since its first edition, making it a historic milestone.
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3Pidcock secured victory by launching an attack during Colli di Superga's final climb to pull away from the elite group.
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Perspectives
Tom Pidcock launched a late attack on the Colli di Superga climb during his debut in this historic Italian classic race.
— [Mar 18, 17:06] Pidcock wins one-day Milano-Torino race on debut (Feeds.bbci.co.uk)Tom Pidclock won a second victory of the season at Milan-Sanremo according to French reports from March 2.
— [Mar 18, 15:06] Tom Pidlock wins Milano - Sanremo in his second victory of the year (Lefigaro.fr)Tom Pidcock successfully dominated and imposed himself on Swiss television coverage as a top contender for this race category
— [Mar 24.38,15:06] Milan-Turin : Tom Paddock s'impose (Bluewin.ch)Tom Pidcock won the 106th edition of Milano-Torino on his debut in a one-day race, finishing four seconds ahead of Tobias Halland Johannessen. The victory marked Picock's first win since Amstel Gold Race and secured him as only the second Briton to triumph at this event after Mark Cavendish (2nd place).