culture and society | January 14, 2026

When did Tom Pidcock start cycling?

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Tom Pidcock

Thomas Pidcock MBE born 30 July 1999 is a British cyclist who currently competes for UCI WorldTeam Ineos Grenadiers in the cyclo-cross, mountain bike, and road bicycle racing disciplines.

He turned professional in 2021 after a stellar junior and under-23 career that included World Championship victories in all three disciplines. In his first season, his biggest road victory was the 2021 Brabantse Pijl road classic.

When did Tom Pidcock start cycling?

Piddock according to his mother started cycling at the tender age of three.

Cycling became second nature to Pidcock as soon as he got the hang of riding a bicycle. According to his parents, he rode his bike everywhere whenever he got the chance.

Tom had a keen interest in cycling from infancy. He decided at the age of ten that he needed to do a lot of training.

Despite being the smallest boy on the start line, he never gave up and consistently finished on the podium in mountain biking and road racing.