The first Monument of the season is finally here! We dive deep into the 2026 Milan-San Remo route, analyzing the legendary climbs of the Cipressa and Poggio and how a potential rainy tailwind could change the race. From Mathieu van der Poel’s hunt for a third victory to Tadej Pogačar’s tactical solo gambles, we predict who will be the first to cross the line on the Via Roma.
Chapters: ⏱️
00:00 – Introduction
00:19 – Last Year’s Action Recap
00:57 – The 2026 Route & Pavia Start
03:18 – Cipressa & Poggio Breakdown
07:12 – Men’s Favorites: MVDP vs Pogačar
11:17 – Filippo Ganna & The Challengers
17:45 – Women’s Race Favorites & Form
22:22 – Weather Watch: Rain & Tailwinds
23:04 – Our Final Winner Predictions
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Tadej Pogačar has finished in almost every position on the podium, but never first. Is this the year he finally pulls off the solo raid from the Cipressa, or will the power of Van der Poel and Ganna be too much to handle? Let us know your top 3 predictions for both the men’s and women’s races below! 👇
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