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Preview Milano-sanremo: 🇮🇹 ⭐️⭐️⭐️| Van der Poel ⭐️⭐️| Pogacar, Pidcock ⭐️| Van Aert, Ganna, Philipsen 🃏: Pedersen 🔫: Lund With Milan-Sanremo we finally get the long-awaited first monument of the cycling season. At around 300 kilometers, it is also the longest race of the year. “The easiest to ride, but the hardest to win” is how it’s often described, mainly due to the unpredictability of the finale. It’s a race with a long build-up towards the capi, after which the Cipressa and the Poggio are supposed to decide the outcome. Although that has only really been the case since last year. In the past, everything happened on the Poggio and a decisive move on the Cipressa was unthinkable. Pogacar changed that, and it could well be the start of a new standard in this race. This year, we once again expect fireworks on the Cipressa. That said, it has slightly reduced the unpredictability, as in that scenario there seem to be only two clear top favorites: Van der Poel and Pogacar. We give the edge to Van der Poel, as we don’t expect Pogacar to be able to drop him on these climbs. This finale suits Van der Poel perfectly, and there is even a scenario where he drops Pogacar on the Poggio. Still, we expect them to be evenly matched again, which makes the race even more intriguing. The big question is: what will Pogacar do? Will he once again ride himself into a difficult position, or will he race more tactically? That remains to be seen. He himself will still dream off dropping Van der Poel on the Cipressa, supported by riders like Del Toro, Christen and Vermeersch. Cipressa is more Pogacar, Poggio is more Van der Poel. Wind is always a key factor in this race, and with a headwind expected, that’s not ideal for Pogacar. It does open the door for outsiders. It’s very possible that a larger group forms after the Cipressa, not just the two main favorites. Ganna was already there last year and will be aiming to play a role again. Pidcock was held up by a crash last year but is now in great form and, with his explosiveness and descending skills, can be a serious threat. Then there’s also the strong Visma block with Van Aert, Jorgenson and Laporte. Especially the first two have a chance on a good day and will welcome the headwind. If they make it to the front, they can try to use their numerical advantage. They did lose Brennan last minute, who could have been a major contender in a sprint from a slightly larger group. That means it’s now even more fully focused on Van Aert. Other riders who could win in such a sprint scenario include former winner Philipsen and Lund Andresen. For Magnier it might be just a bit too hard, although he can’t be ruled out completely. Finally, there’s also Pedersen as a surprise late addition to the start list. Normally, this race suits him perfectly and he would be expected to be up there, but after his injury it’s unclear what his current shape is. As you can see, there are plenty of big names, but two clearly stand out. Our prediction: Van der Poel beats Pogacar after a thrilling finale, where the headwind could also give outsiders a chance to play a major role. Enjoy La Primavera! 🇮🇹 #MilanoSanremo #MSR2026 #cycling
