Milan–San Remo (Italy) As the first Monument of the season and the longest one-day race at nearly 300 kilometers, Milan–San Remo is known as “La Primavera”—the sprinters’ classic with a climbers’ sting. Starting in Lombardy and ending on the Italian Riviera, it flows through picturesque countryside before climaxing on the Poggio di San Remo, a short but decisive climb just 5 km from the line. Here, attackers pounce; sprinters scramble to respond. Legends like Eddy Merckx, Sean Kelly, and more recently Mathieu van der Poel have seized glory with daring descents. Though often decided by a bunch sprint, its length and late drama demand patience and perfect timing. Sun-drenched and elegant, San Remo blends endurance with tactical nuance—a race where beauty masks brutality, and one bold move can rewrite history.
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