Tom Pidcock's Pinarello Dogma F

At first glance Tom Pidcock's race bike looks to be standard issue. However, a closer look reveals an interesting choice of groupset.

- Joe Baker

While the rest of his fellow Grenadiers have long since made the switch to 12 gears, the Yorkshireman chooses to stick with 11; indeed, his 11-speed 53/39 Dura-Ace chainset even looks old, with plenty of scratches on the 170mm crank arms to prove their age.

When asked why the 24-year-old opts to use 'outdated' equipment, the team mechanics suggested it was just Tom's preference. While it's safe to assume that Shimano wants its high-profile sponsored teams such as Ineos to use its latest gear, it's an intriguing equipment choice that likely points to a healthy dose of singlemindedness being a key ingredient in Pidcock's continued recipe for success.