“I think it’s the only one. They have similar conditions; it’s a very similar type of race. I’m curious to compete in it,” Pidcock said in an interview with Marca. “It’s the best race for me at this time of year. I’m starting my season in Spain, and this race fits perfectly with what I want for myself.”With the Vuelta a Murcia, Jaen and the Vuelta a Andalucia, the Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team rider will be building a strong racing base ahead of what is one of his major goals of the spring and entire season. There, he was the winner in 2023; and last year he was the only rider who managed to give Tadej Pogacar some sort of competition, matching his early attack on Monte Sante Marie.