“I don’t expect any fireworks, but hopefully no explosions” – Tom Pidcock measures expectations for final big goal before Tour de France at Liège-Bastogne-Liège

Tom Pidcock will compete at Liège-Bastogne-Liège on Sunday, 27 April 2026, treating the Monument classic as a key target and a fitness test following a recent crash. The British rider, racing for Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team alongside teammates including Quinten Hermans and Xandro Meurisse, described a steady daily improvement in form since returning to racing with limited training time. Pidcock tempered expectations ahead of the race, stating he does not anticipate a standout performance but hopes to avoid a major setback before his next big goal, the Tour de France.