Pidcock wins Alula Tour in triumphant team debut

Stage race victory for Q36.5 is a career-first for Brit

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Tom Pidcock has said he is "excited for what's to come" after he won his first ever professional stage race on Saturday, in his first outing for his new team.

In Q36.5 colours for the first time, the 25-year-old won stages two and four of the Alula Tour and then successfully defended his lead on the final stage to secure the green jersey.

It was a perfect start for Pidcock following his move from Ineos Grenadiers in the off-season. After five wins in four years with the British team, he has now won three times in just five race days this season. While it might have been a 2.1-ranked race, it is nonetheless an important step in his career.

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