Tom Pidcock (Q36.5 Pro Cycling) confirmed that João Almeida (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) apologised to him at the start of stage 10 at the Vuelta a España, two days after the Portuguese rider told him “to grow some balls” on the final climb of stage 9.
Almeida had shouted at Pidcock on Sunday, but ensured no further spat developed by walking back his comments after the second week kicked off, with Pidcock holding no grudge and admitting he’d made similar comments in the heat of racing.
Heading into a brutally difficult, punchy 12th stage in Bilbao, that should suit his style as an experienced Ardennes Classics rider, Pidcock still sits fourth overall and one of only three riders within a minute of Vingegaard’s lead – 58 seconds down.
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