"We have no deadline" - Pinarello keeps suspense over Tom Pidcock ahead of the Ardennes Classics

Uncertainty continues to surround the spring calendar of Tom Pidcock following the heavy crash he suffered at the Volta a Catalunya at the end of March. The British rider, who had been targeting the Ardennes Classics, now faces doubts over his return to racing.

The accident, which resulted in bone and ligament damage to his right knee, forced Pidcock to abandon the race and undergo further medical evaluation. Although he managed to remount and finish the stage on the day of the crash, the severity of the injury quickly raised concerns about his short- and medium-term condition.

His team, Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team, has adopted a cautious approach, refusing to set any timeline for his comeback. Speaking to cyclingnews, Kurt Bogaerts said: “We have no deadline. We don’t set a return to racing yet,” underlining the team’s careful stance.

The possibility of a longer layoff has also not been ruled out. “It could be, yes. It’s difficult to judge. You just try to get it fixed and afterwards you can make a plan,” he added, reinforcing the uncertainty around Pidcock’s recovery.

This situation leaves his participation in the key Ardennes races, Amstel Gold Race, La Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège, up in the air. However, the team has not completely closed the door on a potential return, with his progress in the coming weeks set to be decisive.

For now, the focus remains firmly on recovery, as the cycling world waits for updates on the return of one of its most versatile talents.