Milano-Sanremo
Milano–Sanremo, first held in 1907, is the oldest and longest of cycling’s Spring Classics and has long been known as La Classicissima for its prestige and scale. Its route has remained remarkably consistent for more than a century, Legends such as Eddy Merckx, who won a record seven times, Gino Bartali and Fausto Coppi carved their names into its early lore, while modern champions like Vincenzo Nibali and Mathieu van der Poel have proven that both daring soloists and explosive finishers can triumph.
When was the first edition of Milano-Sanremo
The first edition of the Tour of Flanders was in 1907, and was won by Frenchman Lucien Petit-Breton who completed the race in 11 hours and 4 minutes.
How did the Milano-Sanremo come into existence?
Milano-Sanremo was introduced in 1907 by Tullo Morgagni, a journalist for La Gazzetta dello Sport, after he proposed the idea for a one-day professional race to the newspaper's director, Eugenio Costamagna.
Who has won Milano-Sanremo the most times?
Eddy Merckx has won Milan–San Remo the most, with a total of seven victories. The Belgian cyclist's record is followed by Costante Girardengo, who has six wins.
What makes the Milano-Sanremo unique?
The Milano-Sanremo is a true test of endurance with it being the longest professional bike race in the world coming in at just under 300 kilometres.
Where is Milano-Sanremo held?
Milano-Sanremo begins from just outside Milan and finishes on the Ligurian coast after a brutal day in the saddle.
What category race is Milano-Sanremo?
Milano-Sanremo is a UCI WorldTour one day race, considered one of the five monuments of cycling.
