Did a freak mechanical cost Tom Pidcock a shot at Tour de France stage victory? - Cycling News | Bike Reviews

Tom Pidcock of Britain finished third on Stage 9 of the Tour de France, his best result in the race so far this year. The stage was won by Mathieu van der Poel, a multiple-time Classics winner and former world champion, who took victory in a sprint finish. Questions have been raised about whether a mechanical issue suffered by Pidcock during the stage prevented him from challenging for the win.