“I hate being out of shape. No wonder everyone thinks cycling is hard”: Tom Pidcock gets back on his bike after the holidays

Even the best cyclists in the world cannot escape suffering when they return to training after a vacation. Tom Pidcock has just resumed his cycling activity after several weeks of disconnection and has shared a video in which, visibly fatigued, he acknowledges that his first feelings are far from being the best.

Pidcock returns to the bike after his vacation and acknowledges what happens to all of us: "I hate not being fit"

The Brit has returned to Andorra, his usual place of residence and training, and wanted to share with his followers how his return to routine is going. Between gasps and with his usual sense of humor, Pidcock has not hidden how much he is struggling to regain his feelings on the bike.

"Back in beautiful Andorra. My goodness, how I hate not being fit," he begins saying in the video posted on his Instagram.

And, still trying to catch his breath, he adds a reflection that many amateur cyclists will surely identify with: "It's no wonder everyone thinks cycling is hard, if this is what it feels like when you're not fit on a bike. Wonderful."

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From the Porsche at Nürburgring to a vacation in Thailand

Pidcock ended his season on October 18 at the Tour de Guangxi, where he finished second in both the general classification and the last stage. Since then, the double Olympic champion in XCO has taken advantage of the off-season break to disconnect from cycling and dedicate time to other activities.

First, we saw him enjoying one of his great passions outside of cycling: sports cars. The Brit traveled to the German circuit of Nürburgring with his Porsche 911 GT3 RS, where he surprised former professional driver Jörg Bergmeister with his extraordinary driving skills.

Bergmeister even stated that Pidcock had a driving level far superior to that of many amateurs who regularly frequent the German circuit, particularly highlighting his ability to interpret the lines and control the car.

Later, the cyclist's social media allowed us to follow part of his vacation in Thailand, where he swapped bike training for a few days of rest and other activities. Among the few images of exercise he shared during that period, we saw him doing some running.

Pidcock is already preparing for the 2027 season

Now, back in Andorra, it's time to regain routines and start building fitness for the upcoming season. And, judging by his latest video, the Brit is finding that the first outings after several weeks away from the bike can be particularly tough.

However, his comments seem to carry much more humor than concern. Rest is part of the preparation for any professional cyclist, and the feelings from the first sessions are not necessarily representative of the fitness level he will reach during the preseason.

Pidcock will also face a particularly interesting 2027 with Pinarello-Q36.5, a team that has strengthened with important signings like Giulio Ciccone and Mauro Schmid.