Milan-Sanremo
The Spring Classic, the longest one-day race in professional cycling
About Milan-Sanremo
A Monument of Cycling
The Milan-Sanremo is a professional road cycling race that concludes in Sanremo, in the Province of Imperia, along the famous Via Roma. First held in 1907 and organized by RCS Sport, it is one of the five 'monument' classics in world cycling and is part of the UCI World Tour calendar.
The Spring Classic
With its nearly 300 kilometers, it is the longest one-day race on the professional calendar. It starts in the Lombardy plains and, after crossing the Apennines at Passo del Turchino, reaches the Ligurian Riviera, where the outcome is decided in the final kilometers on the two legendary climbs: the Cipressa and the Poggio di Sanremo, from which the final descent to the finish line begins.
Sanremo and Great Cycling
For one day, the city of Sanremo becomes the capital of international cycling, welcoming the world's best riders and thousands of fans along the roads and at the finish line in Via Roma. The 'Classicissima' is an integral part of the sporting identity of the Riviera dei Fiori, which also hosts amateur versions of the race.
Milan-Sanremo — edition 2026
The 117th edition was held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, over a distance of 298 km, from Pavia to the finish line in Via Roma, Sanremo. It was the eighth event of the UCI World Tour 2026 with 24 professional teams.
The Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar took victory in 6h35'49", at an average speed of 45.172 km/h, ahead of British rider Thomas Pidcock and Belgian rider Wout van Aert. Despite a crash near Oneglia about 32 km from the finish, Pogacar rejoined the peloton and attacked on the Cipressa; on the Poggio, he and Pidcock set a new climb record (5'42"), before Pogacar won a long sprint on Via Roma.
Programme Milan-Sanremo 2026
Saturday, March 21 — 298 km from Pavia to Sanremo
- Start from Pavia in the morning;
- Crossing the Apennines and descent to the Riviera;
- Decisive climbs of the Cipressa and the Poggio di Sanremo;
- Finish on Via Roma in the afternoon.
Winner: Tadej Pogacar; 2nd Thomas Pidcock, 3rd Wout van Aert.
Highlights Milan-Sanremo 2026
Prices Milan-Sanremo 2026
Practical information — Milan-Sanremo
How to Watch
The finish is in Via Roma, in the center of Sanremo. The most spectacular points to watch the race are the climbs of the Cipressa and the Poggio. Sanremo is served by the train station on the Genoa-Ventimiglia line; by car, take the Sanremo exit on the A10 motorway (pay attention to road closures on the day of the race).
Admission
Watching the race along the route and at the finish is free.
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Where does it take place — Milan-Sanremo
Via Roma (arrivo)
Via Roma, 18038 Sanremo