Pidcock forced to miss Tour de Suisse with virus, targets alternative Tour de France preparation

Tom Pidcock has withdrawn from the Tour de Suisse, which was set to begin on Wednesday, after contracting a mild viral infection that caused him to miss training days at his team's altitude camp in Sierra Nevada. His team, Pinarello-Q36.5, announced the withdrawal on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Pidcock now needs to find an alternative preparation route ahead of the Tour de France, joining several other high-profile riders who have also altered their pre-Tour plans.