The incident occurred during the Tre Valli Varesine race in northern Italy, involving a collision between a police motorcycle and two riders from the Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team. According to Tom Pidcock, the police vehicle was traveling in the wrong direction on the race course when it struck his teammates, Thomas Gloag and Marcel Camprubí.

Pidcock, who finished the race in second place, stated that the event left him visibly angry and prompted him to consider withdrawing from the competition. He described the scene as distressing, noting that his teammates were riding in front of him when the collision occurred. As a result of the crash, Thomas Gloag was forced to abandon the race entirely, while Marcel Camprubí was able to continue riding.

While the report highlights Pidcock’s reaction and the immediate aftermath for the riders involved, there is currently no statement from race organizers or local law enforcement regarding the circumstances that led the police motorcycle to be on the course in the opposite direction of the peloton. The incident has sparked a conversation regarding safety protocols for support and police vehicles during professional cycling events, though specific details on potential policy changes or investigations remain unconfirmed.