Tom Pidcock Survives Crash in Tour de France, Finishes Ninth

Tom Pidcock, a British road cycling athlete, crashed in the Tour de France during stage 10, but managed to finish ninth despite sustaining injuries.

What happened?

On July 15, 2026, Tom Pidcock and his teammate Chris Harper crashed on a corner of a descent during stage 10 of the Tour de France. Pidcock slid out first, followed by Harper shortly after, both sustaining injuries. The incident occurred off the Puy Mary in the final 30km of the stage.

Why it matters for Tom Pidcock

The crash was a surprise to fans and fellow athletes, as Pidcock is usually a fast and skilled descender. However, the road appeared to be covered in white paint or dust in various spots, which could have made the tarmac more slippery. Pidcock attributed the crash to the road treatment, stating, "I was not really expecting it. I don't know what they do with the roads here, when they clean it, they put all this white shit all over it and it makes it really slippery."

What comes next?

Pidcock was up and racing quickly, returning to the favourites group before the final 20km. He eventually finished ninth, 1:59 down on winner Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates-XRG). Pidcock's injuries were assessed, and he stated, "I'm fine now, but we'll see later when the adrenaline wears off. But no, I think I'm alright. It's going to be a bit annoying. I don't think I've ever crashed in a Grand Tour before, so it's going to be a new experience."

Harper, on the other hand, was slower to get going again, suffering from pain in his wrist and lacerations to his hand. He finished the stage in 83rd, more than half an hour down. Matteo Jorgenson (Visma-Lease a Bike) also crashed in a similar spot, but managed to continue racing, albeit with a bloodied elbow.

The aftermath

Neither Visma-Lease a Bike nor Pinarello-Q36.5 have updated on the conditions of Jorgenson or Harper yet. The incident highlights the challenges faced by athletes in the Tour de France, where the roads can be treacherous and the conditions unpredictable. Despite the crash, Pidcock remains focused on his goals, and fans will be eager to see how he performs in the remaining stages of the Tour.

Pidcock's crash occurred on July 15, 2026, during stage 10 of the Tour de France.