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'It's in the heat of the moment. I've also said stuff to people before' – Tom Pidcock accepts João Almeida's apology at Vuelta a España after earlier comments

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EL FERIAL LARRA BELAGUA, SPAIN - AUGUST 02: Thomas Pidcock of Great Britain and Team Q36.5 Pro Cycling reacts after the La Vuelta - 80th Tour of Spain 2025, Stage 10 a 175.3km stage from Parque de la Naturaleza Sendaviva to El Ferial Larra Belagua 1585m / #UCIWT / on September 02, 2025 in El Ferial Larra Belagua, Spain. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images).

Tom Pidcock (Q36.5 Pro Cycling) confirmed that João Almeida (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) apologised to him at the start of stage 10 at the Vuelta a España, two days after the Portuguese rider told him "to grow some balls" on the final climb of stage 9.

Almeida had shouted at Pidcock on Sunday, but ensured no further spat developed by walking back his comments after the second week kicked off, with Pidcock holding no grudge and admitting he'd made similar comments in the heat of racing.

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