Volta ao Algarve TT marks 'important step' in Tom Pidcock's career

Tom Pidcock in the leader's jersey at the Volta ao Algarve
Tom Pidcock in the leader's jersey at the Volta ao Algarve (Image credit: Getty Images)

Tom Pidcock described the general classification as an "afterthought" at the start of the Volta ao Algarve but now, with the yellow jersey on his back and 24.4km left to race, the prospect of a first stage race victory as a professional is crystallising. 

It was no secret that Pidcock would be among the contenders on the punchy climb of Alto do Malhao on Saturday. What remains a mystery is how he might fare in Sunday's concluding time trial. 

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Patrick Fletcher

Patrick is an NCTJ-trained journalist, and former deputy editor of Cyclingnews, who has seven years’ experience covering professional cycling. He has a modern languages degree from Durham University and has been able to put it to some use in what is a multi-lingual sport, with a particular focus on French and Spanish-speaking riders. Away from cycling, Patrick spends most of his time playing or watching other forms of sport - football, tennis, trail running, darts, to name a few, but he draws the line at rugby.