Pidcock Dominates Superga, Wins 2026 Milano-Torino

TURIN, ITALY – Tom Pidcock of Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team delivered a commanding performance on the iconic slopes of Superga to win the 107th edition of Milano-Torino on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The victory marks a significant milestone as the race celebrated its 150th anniversary, solidifying its place as the oldest cycling classic in the world. Pidcock’s decisive attack in the final 500 meters left Tobias Halland Johannessen (Uno-X Mobility) and Primož Roglič (Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe) to settle for second and third place, respectively.

The race began at a blistering pace, with the peloton averaging over 52.6 km/h in the first hour. An early breakaway formed, featuring Alessandro Milesi (Biesse-Carrera-Premac), Valentin Feron (Cofidis), Patrick Konrad (Lidl-Trek), Andrea Pietrobon (Polti VisitMalta), Mathieu Burgaudeau (TotalEnergies), and Adrien Maire (Unibet Rose Rockets). This group managed to establish a lead of up to 1 minute and 40 seconds over the main field before being reeled in during the first ascent of the Colle di Superga (4.9 km at 9.1%).

As the race approached the decisive climb, the Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe team injected pace, with Primož Roglič launching a surprise attack approximately two kilometers from the summit. He was joined by Jefferson Cepeda (EF Education-EasyPost), Cian Uijtdebroeks (Movistar), and, crucially, Tom Pidcock. A lead group of a dozen riders formed on the descent, including Jan Christen (UAE Team Emirates-XRG), Alex Baudin, Jefferson Cepeda, Carlos Verona (Lidl-Trek), Simone Gualdi (Lotto Intermarché), Cian Uijtdebroeks, Tom Pidcock, Giulio Pellizzari, Adrien Boichis, Primož Roglič, Tobias Halland Johannessen, and Lorenzo Fortunato (XDS Astana).

Red Bull-Bora-hansgrohe sent Adrien Boichis ahead as a reconnaissance rider for the final ascent of Superga, gaining a small margin. Though, Movistar responded, driving the pace with Uijtdebroeks, prompting further attacks from Roglič, Pidcock, Cepeda, and Johannessen. Despite the relentless efforts, no rider could establish a clear breakaway. The field remained tightly packed as they approached the final kilometer.

Roglič initiated the first attack, but Pidcock, having conserved energy throughout the day, responded with a devastating acceleration 500 meters from the finish line. This proved to be the winning move, as he opened a gap that his rivals couldn’t close. Pidcock crossed the finish line four seconds ahead of Johannessen, with Roglič finishing a further second back.

Pidcock Reflects on a Challenging Victory

“It was a strange day,” Pidcock said after the race. “It felt like the first race of the season almost, just with the race rhythm and all the accelerations all day, it felt a bit heavy-legged. But luckily in the end I had a kick there and I could hold them off.” He acknowledged the difficulty of anticipating Roglič’s moves, noting, “Primož is hard to read, he’s always in the saddle. So I was expecting him to be good there, and I was hesitating to attack near the end because everyone was looking pretty strong. But I knew at one point I had to go.”

This victory marks Pidcock’s second win of the season, following a stage win at the Vuelta a Andalucia last month. It also represents his first win in a one-day race since the Amstel Gold Race in 2024. For context, the Milano-Torino is a notoriously difficult race, often serving as a key warm-up for the more prestigious Milan-San Remo, which takes place on Saturday.

Race Results

1 – Thomas Pidcock (Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team) – 174 km in 3h48’45”, average speed of 45.639 km/h
2 – Tobias Halland Johannessen (Uno-X Mobility) at 4″
3 – Primoz Roglic (Red Bull – Bora – Hansgrohe) at 5″

The win is particularly noteworthy given Pidcock’s recent switch from Ineos Grenadiers to Pinarello-Q36.5 before the 2025 season. The team clearly executed a well-planned strategy, controlling key moments and setting up Pidcock for the decisive attack. This victory underscores his strong condition heading into Milan-San Remo, a race he described as “special” and one where “if you make one mistake, it costs you everything.”

Milano-Torino, first held in 1876, continues to hold a special place in cycling history. Pidcock’s name is now etched alongside a distinguished list of champions on the race’s roll of honor. With confidence building and momentum growing, Pidcock and the Pinarello Q36.5 team will now turn their attention to the challenges that lie ahead in Milan-San Remo.

What’s Next: Tom Pidcock will compete in the Milan-San Remo on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The race is expected to commence at approximately 10:50 AM CET (4:50 AM EDT).

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