Double Olympic champion Tom Pidcock claimed his second continental mountain bike cross-country title in Melgaço, Portugal, on Sunday (27 July), adding to his victory from 2022.
Pidcock dominated the men’s final at the 2025 European Mountain Bike Championships, crossing the line in one hour, 21 minutes and two seconds (1:21.02). He finished 36 seconds ahead of teammate Charlie Aldridge in second place.
Simon Andreassen of Denmark completed the podium in third place with a time of 1:22.16.
Pidcock and Aldridge took control of the race in the third lap after Filippo Colombo of Switzerland led over the opening two.
The British duo opened a gap on the chasing pack with Pidcock taking control at the front of the race and Aldridge riding on his wheel. Pidcock then dropped his countryman to race to victory.