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Pogačar defies bike damage to win Milan-San Remo amid cracked frame and disc rub
sports18 days ago

Pogačar defies bike damage to win Milan-San Remo amid cracked frame and disc rub

Tadej Pogačar clinched Milan-San Remo despite a visibly damaged bike — a UAE Team Emirates-XRG mechanic later revealed a cracked rear fork and disc brake rub during the descent before the Cipressa. He also had to reset a crash-mode on his Di2 rear derailleur, rode a 1x setup with narrower tires, and nonetheless dropped key rivals like Tom Pidcock on the Poggio to secure victory, underscoring an extraordinary performance under adverse bike conditions.

Pogacar seals Milan-San Remo victory, joking he’ll only return for focaccia
pro-cycling20 days ago

Pogacar seals Milan-San Remo victory, joking he’ll only return for focaccia

Tadej Pogacar finally wins Milan-San Remo on his sixth attempt, surviving a Cipressa attack and a late sprint with Tom Pidcock to take the Italian Monument; he called it one of the biggest wins of his career and, half-jokingly, hinted he may never return to San Remo except to eat focaccia, as he eyes the next Classics like Flanders and Roubaix.

Pidcock Narrowly Misses Milan-San Remo Win in Pogačar Duel
pro-cycling20 days ago

Pidcock Narrowly Misses Milan-San Remo Win in Pogačar Duel

Tom Pidcock pressed Tadej Pogačar to the limit in Milan-San Remo, staying with the Slovenian through Cipressa and Poggio and even challenging in the final sprint, but Pogačar fought back after a crash to win in a dramatic two-rider finish. Pidcock said he’s disappointed to have missed the opportunity yet proud of how he rode against one of the sport’s greats, noting opportunities like this don’t come often.

Milan-San Remo 2026: Where to Watch Live Across the World
cycling21 days ago

Milan-San Remo 2026: Where to Watch Live Across the World

Milan-San Remo 2026 is covered worldwide with region-specific rights: UK TNT Sports/Discovery+; US HBO Max/Max via Amazon Prime; Canada FloBikes; Australia SBS (free) and Italy’s RAI (free). The men’s race runs March 21 from 10:00 to 16:55 local time (Pavia to San Remo) and the women’s 10:40–14:29. Free options include SBS (Australia) and RAI (Italy); VPNs are suggested to watch your usual service from abroad.

"Jasper Philipsen's Epic Victory in Fastest-Ever Milan-San Remo Sprint Finish"
sports2 years ago

"Jasper Philipsen's Epic Victory in Fastest-Ever Milan-San Remo Sprint Finish"

Jasper Philipsen and Mathieu van der Poel's teamwork led to victory at Milan-San Remo, with van der Poel sacrificing his own chances to work for Philipsen in the final sprint. Philipsen admitted feeling pressure to perform but ultimately praised van der Poel's generosity, while van der Poel expressed pride in the team's success despite his personal desire to win.

"Jasper Philipsen's Epic Victory at Milan-San Remo"
sports2 years ago

"Jasper Philipsen's Epic Victory at Milan-San Remo"

Tadej Pogačar expressed satisfaction with his third-place finish at the Milan-San Remo race, despite feeling that it was one of the easiest races ever. He acknowledged that the team's plan didn't fully materialize due to the race not being hard enough, but praised their execution and expressed pride in their performance. Pogačar also highlighted the camaraderie among riders and expressed optimism for future improvements in their race strategy.

"Jasper Philipsen Claims Thrilling Victory in Fastest Milan-San Remo Yet"
sports-cycling2 years ago

"Jasper Philipsen Claims Thrilling Victory in Fastest Milan-San Remo Yet"

Jasper Philipsen won the fastest-ever edition of Milan-San Remo, narrowly beating Michael Matthews in a sprint finish after averaging 46.133kph over the 288km race. Tadej Pogačar came in third, leading attacks over the final climb. The race saw a flurry of attacks from pre-race favorites, resulting in a close finish. The breakaway of the day formed after 20km, with Philipsen's Alpecin-Deceuninck and Lidl-Trek controlling the peloton. The race's famous route remained largely unchanged, with the Passo del Turchino, three Capi, Cipressa, and Poggio featuring before the finish line.

Milan-San Remo: A Look Back at Memorable Moments and Victories.
sports3 years ago

Milan-San Remo: A Look Back at Memorable Moments and Victories.

Tadej Pogačar of UAE Team Emirates has no regrets after his performance at Milan-San Remo, acknowledging that he was unable to keep up with Mathieu van der Poel's attack on the Poggio. Pogačar praised his team's effort and Van der Poel's race-smart tactics, admitting that he was not strong enough to go solo. He looks forward to facing Van der Poel and his Classics rivals in Belgium at the E3 Saxo Classic and the Tour of Flanders.

Mathieu van der Poel dominates Milan-San Remo with solo victory on Via Roma.
sports3 years ago

Mathieu van der Poel dominates Milan-San Remo with solo victory on Via Roma.

Mathieu van der Poel of Alpecin-Deceuninck won the Milan-San Remo cycling race, finishing ahead of Filippo Ganna of Ineos Grenadiers and Wout van Aert of Jumbo-Visma. Van der Poel claimed his second Monument victory of his career, 62 years after his grandfather Raymond Poulidor won the same race. After Tadej Pogačar of UAE Team Emirates accelerated hard on the Poggio, Van der Poel blasted away over the summit for a dramatic solo victory.