A Swift Kick In The... Gears? Saves Tom Pidcock In Tour de France 2026 Stage 9

Pidcock Has Mechanical In TDF 2026 Stage 9

Tom Pidcock suffered a mechanical issue with 23 kilometers left to ride in Stage 9 of the Tour de France 2026 and was nearly dropped from the four-rider breakaway at the front of the race.

A few swift kicks of the bike got everything back in working order, and he was able to save the stage, while challenging for the win.

Pidcock finished third on the day behind Mathieu van der Poel and Tobias Johannessen.