Pidcock doesn't stop: he owns the Industry & Crafts GP

Tom Pidcock is absolutely flying in this part of the season, and for those who have him on their fantasy cycling teams, these are days of pure joy. After his mountain bike world championship triumph last weekend, the Briton repeated his success on Sunday at the GP Industria & Artigianato , confirming his simply outstanding physical condition.

The Pinarello-Q36.5 rider made the decisive move on the final climb of the day, sprinting solo to the finish line. It was a surgical attack, one of those that leaves its mark: Pidcock crossed the line 12 seconds ahead of a six-man group, held off in the sprint by Christian Scaroni (XDS Astana), ahead of Anthon Charmig (Uno-X Mobility) in third.

The race, which inaugurates a long series of Italian autumn classics with a history dating back to the 1970s, this year attracted eight WorldTour teams over a 196.4 km course starting and finishing in Larciano. A second-tier 1.Pro race, however, put on a spectacular show, with Pidcock taking center stage despite representing one of 12 second-tier ProTeams.

The race dynamics followed a classic pattern: a nine-man breakaway gained over five minutes in the early stages, only to gradually crumble under the pressure of the climbs and distance, with the escapees being caught one after another. The last remaining riders of the breakaway were absorbed right on the final climb of San Baronto, with the leading group taking the lead with a 25-second advantage heading into the final lap.

But it was right there, when that handful of riders were caught on the final climb, that Pidcock struck the decisive blow, taking the lead and managing his advantage until the checkered flag. A truly world-class move, confirming the Briton's extraordinary form and how valuable he can be to those who have him in their squad in this season's finale, packed with classics and world championship events.