Spectacular Long-Range Attack In Thrilling Race! | Strade Bianche 2023 Highlights - Men

Cycling’s unofficial sixth Monument, Strade Bianche, sees the world’s best classics riders descend on Tuscany to wage war over its intricate web of gravel roads. The 184km route remains unchanged from previous years, featuring no less than 63km of gravel across 11 gruelling sectors. Who will claim the top step of the podium in Siena and write their name in the history books?
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[@ShredPile]

That was the face of a man who went to war with himself. What a beautiful victory.

[@alvaroparra2292]

Amazing race by Pidcock, even he admitted that it wasn’t exactly his plan to do that yet he reaps the benefits of quick thinking and 100% commitment to his move. Congratulations Tommy! Love seeing this guy win because he always keeps it real🎉

[@Nosh_Feratu]

poor co-operation from the group, but lets be honest, at least 5 or 6 riders from the group tried on multiple occasions to close down Pidcock and couldnt quite get there, while their lack of co-operation certainly helped, winning from 50km out doesnt just 'happen'...it was a phenomenal ride!

[@Mike-rm1lb]

We often tend to blame riders for non-cooperation, but it may simply be that their legs are shot.

[@veganpotterthevegan]

Its a calculated decision and it's quite common for the chase group to have the winner come out of it when not working together when the breakaway is a small group or one person.

[@errcoche]

The wee man is an incredible all rounder for one so small. Guys with Tom's build used to be pure climbers but his descending, decent sprint etc are very impressive. Hoping he can net a Monument this season.

[@gcnracing]

Lets see what he can do in San Remo!

[@adolfogonzalez7395]

🔥 I love seeing Pidcock win races. Seems like such a humble kid.

[@dclark142002]

When you commit to the move a long way out and hold them off... Must be a great feeling.

[@RaymondOlgado0]

Pidcock and descents = iconic duo.

[@JMise]

"No Brit had ever won the mens edition of Strada Bianche before today. Pidcock and Daniel Lloyd are the only ones to ever finish in a single digit position in this race." Fixed that for you :)

[@jean-jacqueslavigne3109]

Sad day for Dan then. “Dethroned” ;)

[@rob-c.]

@@jean-jacqueslavigne3109He was dethroned a couple of years ago when Pidcock finished 5th

[@yvoheaton6402]

So happy to see young Tom take this monument. I know the roads well and the gravel can be horrendous. Toms bike handling skills are very well suited to this terrain. Well done and what a great start to your season proper.

[@yvoheaton6402]

Sorry, of course this is not one of the monuments....I was carried away!

[@chasingdestinations1]

I'd call it a monument in the making

[@fabioghezzi1969]

@@chasingdestinations1 I agree. This could become the 6th monument because of its uniqueness

[@johnmccarthy115]

Was just another awesome Pidders ride 👍 & we all call it a monument 😁 love Strade, wish they'd show it from the flag drop though 🤷

[@timdixo]

It’s already monument,just a matter of time before it’s official.

[@JamesBriano]

Unbelievable. I cycled 60 km on those "roads" last summer, and I can't fathom how these guys are racing that far, that fast. Superhuman.

[@gcnracing]

They make it look so easy!

[@amc5966]

Just an incredible ride by young Tom. I was shouting at the TV. Absolute legend.

[@ronetele13]

The expression of exhaustion on Pidcock’s face & in his body. That man can really put it all down!

[@tyrionlannister9376]

What a great victory. Motivation and self belief. Hats off for Pidcock

[@The_Lox]

A brave & glorious ride. Well done champ.

[@TheSlowoldman]

I'll give credit where it is due..... I've given Pidcock fans a lot of grief for them comparing him to WVA and MDVP in cyclocross, so now I'll say, that was a great race by Mr. Pidcock and a great win. Enjoy it guys.

[@briangoossens1519]

Mate I'm Belgian and a big fan of WVA but pidcock is class on and off the bike. And that in 3 different cycling disciplines too!

[@leangrypoulet7523]

Unbelievable win, unbelievable. Some comments on here implying that the infighting between the chasers helped, which is perhaps one way of looking at it. The other is that Pidcock’s unexpected break and ultimate strength put pressure on the chasers to ultimately break their resolve to catch him and accept the left overs. Glass half full, rather than half empty. Great job young man. 🥇

[@PHPW]

Just how good is Tom ? His tour stage last year ? This ride ? His climbing and descending is outstanding. He’s hard to catch once he’s out front. What ever the discipline. Well done young Tom !

[@pandeyes]

Edge of the seat stuff!

[@alfredoalmeida6754]

Parabéns Pidcock 👏 Excelente Rui Costa 💪👏👏👏 Estás em grande forma 💪👏👏👏 Abraço desde Aveiro 🇵🇹

[@Kobaseek]

Such a poor cooperation from chasing group and in the end in my opinion - missed opportuinity by them. Anyways, hats off to Pidcock, spectacular ride!

[@veganpotterthevegan]

That's super common and for good reason. Sometimes you take that risk and lose, sometimes the group wins by not taking that risk

[@jasonjohnson9072]

@@veganpotterthevegan that’s what I was thinking. Also, for some in the chase group their only hope is to force others to do more work. Once that starts, the stronger riders attack instead of working. But if no one is strong enough to get away that just makes things worse. It’s not a “missed opportunity” from the chase group. Rather the cumulative result of everyone making the best of the opportunity presented to them.

[@veganpotterthevegan]

@Jason Johnson if it was Fabian Cancellara out front, they'd work together to at least try. They took a bet that Tom would crack and that's not an unreasonable bet. He'll get a shorter leash as he does this more.

[@jean-jacqueslavigne3109]

With Rui Costa there, hard to expect anything less. Add 2 uncoordinated Jumbo to the mix and solo rider takes it all, indeed. Very deserved win for sure.

[@miguelgomes3571]

@@jean-jacqueslavigne3109 costa? Madouas was the one who was always bluffing in that group

[@robertmuckle2985]

Finally...the gravel world championships!!!👍🤣

[@gcnracing]

😂😅

[@lesflynn4455]

What an awesome win. Those descents on the gravel were so game.

[@jamiepaolinetti5087]

That dude has skills.

[@stevenkidd6759]

Chapeau Tom Pidcock.. outstanding riding and ability. ,🇬🇧 👏👏👏

[@nishiki7047]

Wow , just wow !

[@alinapopescu872]

Absolutely spectacular! A well, well deserved win for Pidcock!

[@freddiedelossantos9482]

MVdP was so marked that they forgot the other champion. Congratulations, Tom Pidcock.

[@catshoemike]

Wow! Amazing stuff, 50km on his own

[@frida12349]

Go Yorkshire lad...you legend..!!

[@ilgour]

Pidcock FTW, seem like when its his days he commit and go for it. Cant wait to watch him at Le tour the France later this years. Last years crazy descent + win on Huez was epic.

[@kaltonian]

well frellin done Tom...well done indeed, I did wonder with such an early break without another rider to share the load with... fantastic win & certainly one to remember.

[@chavonuevo]

Well, seems like his decision to end his cyclocross season a little early and focus on the road has already paid off. What an an amazing win!

[@nemeanf27]

At 23 with plenty of years left he's got time to pick and choose which prestigious races to target and when, you can't win everything in one calendar year, time is on his side

[@boris8787]

I've seen bikes racing through the town as part of the movie based in Chillingbourne. 🚲🚲🚲🚲

[@ebm80]

Great win for Pidcock. Well deserved!

[@christophecontant4856]

What a talent to win like that 🙂

[@hernanhernandez3861]

Wow!! On the group ride this morning we were discussing TP's downhill talents. Amazing.

[@robertmuckle2985]

Have you seen the Safa Brian video featuring Pidcock??😳🥴

[@hernanhernandez3861]

@@robertmuckle2985 yes. Down Tuna. It's difficult to watch. I've been up the climb several times when it was 2-way years ago. Never thought about bombing it downhill. It is very steep...

[@marketingsam]

Wow what a race!

[@NathanLipkeEvilN8]

Now that there’s a British winner can we stop hearing about Llloydy’s 9th place?

[@daniellloyd100]

No.

[@catshoemike]

@@daniellloyd100 LOLZ

[@ghostrider2900]

​@@daniellloyd100 😂

[@ElectricGhostOpera]

What an absolute beast!

[@Alex-pb7nl]

Awesome... we'll done to pidcock and his team.. miss cx worlds and win strata.. he really knows how to target the right races and win

[@MrBlaineH]

Love this result!!

[@BADBOYandR0B1NN]

the jumbo visma teamwork in the chasing group was horrendous they could have played this so much better, great win for pidcock tho, he really deserved it

[@maximefornasari1634]

Valter should be sacked

[@tobiasbreme-lr1kx]

The guy is also a Tour de France stage winner in Alp D’huez non the less by the way

[@stevehageman6785]

Pidcock the current King of bike handling! It's always good when bike handling pays off.... Congrats!

[@graemebrown9243]

Utter dude! What a rider!

[@gregequip2116]

Oh yeah baby, what an effort!!!!!!

[@markhancock7527]

Brilliant ride Tom well done.

[@johnharris1543]

very impressive win and an excellent highlight package. Piddocks Descends like a madman!

[@gcnracing]

Glad you enjoyed it! It was quite a race wasn't it.

[@hibillhotmailcom]

Insane not to show more of pidcocks descent footage skidding all over the gravel in the highlights or the moment Benoot got caught by his team mate.. Just odd to me, two of the best parts of the race’

[@johnwestwell2241]

The video does show the attack on the descent and the bit where Pidcock skidded on the rut going into the left hand bend.

[@willeigo8468]

in recent years it has proven itself as good or better than some of the longer in the tooth monuments.

[@pj9375]

Congrats Tom, worthy winner!

[@bucknaked6674]

Class act.

[@gregkhan9126]

Bravo Tommy!

[@rickcoyne7845]

WOW !!!!

[@Pdeloosha]

Good job presenting by Dan !

[@danm9297]

Yes Tom!!!!! Yorkshire’s finest. 💪🏻

[@johnengland8619]

Thanks again for the content

[@rcg7262]

Amazing ride

[@jasonking6892]

Nice one Tom lad 🇬🇧👍

[@Cirrusgolf]

Great recap of an exciting race, thanks GCN!

[@gcnracing]

You're welcome!

[@gweflj]

Mountain biker descends to victory.

[@judd7699]

Great ride 🎉🎉

[@velomaniaromania]

What a race! Greetings to MVP - Heads up bud, your day will come also :) Congrats for Thomas Pidcock who won the race on his own! 👋

[@eleycki]

Bloody brilliant! Amazing Tom!

[@mark_nz]

Beast

[@Nckgdmn]

Tom Pidcock you legend. Will be the most successful British cyclist of all-time.

[@gcnracing]

He's got many years left for us to see what he can do!

[@luzzyrogue]

That's how you win these classic races. 50km to go, just launch it. No one will try to close the gap, drafting others. Giving you more gap time, hence the win. 5 years before people have won that way.

[@gcnracing]

It was quite a win wasn't it! Pure class

[@andrewbrewer7702]

Very reminiscent of Remco's win at Liege Bastogne Liege last year.

[@themeatpopsicle]

Commanding performance!

[@jaypayne05]

Monster ride by pidcock

[@jean-marcelgoger]

Marvellous escaped run away victory for Thomas Pitkcock, followed by Valentin Madouas in this 2023 Stade Bianche, on a very tricky sandy and dusty race! 💙💟❤🍀🗽🥇🦺☯🏳‍🌈!

[@allanvirimai7823]

One of the most iconic solo perfomances in one day monument history,an inspiring display from a possesed rider,the future of UCI is safe,Matt Pid

[@monkeays]

Not a Pidcock fan but that was a phenomenonal ride by him.

[@jacobmarx8184]

Was Pidcocks rear tire flat on the last climb? looked so at the end if so extra well-done on that effort.

[@epincion]

Pidcock had courage, the best legs, superb descending skills on gravel ...and luck that everyone in the chase group (especially the two TJV riders) were acting like prima donna's.

[@SirPrizeMF]

Fantastic ride by Pidcock, well earned victory. I think he might've bribed Valther though, what was he doing?!

[@mareckik]

How he was able to increase the gap again from that 7sec is out of this world

[@eterlizzi]

That’s what got me...when I saw how close they were I said it was over, but that’s why if you’re in that position, you should always keep drilling it until they fully catch you! You just never know!

[@mohamadjamil3164]

Excellent effort. Deserves the win and maybe a new bike :))))

[@D_isco_D_ancer]

PIDCOCK IS A MONSTER

[@commonsensethecynosure1639]

That Brit is as bold as they come.

[@JoeBleasdaleReal]

YES PIDCOCK!!!! ❤🇬🇧

[@jascollinscork]

Great watching this race today!! Is Dan doing the recap because he came 9th that one time 🤔😁

[@scottperine8027]

Pidcock is a beast

[@chrisridesbicycles]

Happy to see the mountain biker win on gravel but the chase group was a pain to watch. No cooperation at all. Reminded me of the women‘s worlds last year. I would have asked Costa how he managed to get the rainbow bands with such a hard desire not to win or looked for some cooperation to bounce him off the group.

[@timetrialist]

Pinarello Dogma F 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@rodbrown8306]

Pidcock, that was a testament to his toughness.

[@Ruggine85]

Dan, you are practically an Italian native speaker!

[@pbandjosh]

Great commentating and editing. Particularly compared to the recent UAE tour highlight videos, which was kind of a mumbling mess that didn't tell you what was happening in the race and left you rewinding to try to understand the relevant bits.

[@gcnracing]

Glad you liked it! What upcoming races are you looking forward to?

[@oOoACFREEMANoOo]

Must have been freezing the first 2 hours, and funny no ones using a gravel

[@jackal6234]

If i remember correctly. This little man can go toe to toe sprint with Van aert lol. Didnt know this guy has something

[@gcnracing]

Yep, the Amstel finish between those two was as close as it gets!

[@Lynxswild]

Feel the review of British top finishers short of top 9 was overly truncated.

[@lin_sigartau]

Congratulations to Tom Pidcock!!!

[@terry.hudson]

For some reason I thought this was on tomorrow 🤦‍♂️

[@davidgunther5903]

tomorrow is the gran fondo for amateurs

[@alexyounghunlee]

Me too thought it was for ladies only

[@PoliticusRex632]

This race would be awesome if they raced under L'Eroica rules.

[@pascalpichon8183]

Dommage pas de lecture en français

[@larrylem3582]

Do all the pros use tubeless tires now?

[@gcnracing]

Pretty much. It's certainly becoming the new standard.

[@larrylem3582]

@@gcnracing I'd like to see the post-race summary of the teams that got flats and why their tires failed.

[@luizcarlosbrazz4085]

Uhullllll

[@tiagokang639]

Loved the lenght of the vid.

[@andrewsando2747]

A Lot of elite cyclists who have won a monument have tried and failed to win this race. It’s just as significant as a monument. Unnecessary comment 🤷‍♂️

[@UK-Blue]

🇬🇧!

[@D_isco_D_ancer]

PIDCOCK HAS SHOWED TWICE THAT DESCENDS WINS RACES