Tom Pidcock's MTB World Championship victory and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot's road ambitions
Tom Pidcock of Great Britain wins the elite men's cross-country race at the Mountain Bike World Championships, finishing ahead of Sam Gaze (New Zealand) and Nino Schurter (Switzerland). Pidcock made a strong comeback after starting on the fifth row, eventually dropping Schurter to secure a solo victory. Despite facing gear issues, Pidcock maintained his lead and crossed the finish line with a 19-second advantage over Gaze. This win adds to Pidcock's successful season, which includes a World Cup victory and an Olympic gold medal.