The 116th edition of Milan-San Remo, one of cycling’s five Monuments, took place on March 22, 2025. The race began in Pavia and concluded on Via Roma in San Remo, covering a distance of 289 kilometers.
Men’s Race Highlights:
- Winner: Mathieu van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) secured his second Milan-San Remo victory, having previously won in 2023.
- Race Dynamics: Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) initiated aggressive attacks on the Cipressa climb, leading to a decisive breakaway with van der Poel and Filippo Ganna (INEOS Grenadiers). Despite multiple attempts by Pogačar to shake off his companions, van der Poel’s decisive sprint in the final 300 meters clinched the win.
- Podium Finishers:
- Second Place: Filippo Ganna
- Third Place: Tadej Pogačar
Women’s Race Highlights:
- Winner: Lorena Wiebes claimed victory in the women’s race, marking the first time since 2005 that a women’s Milan-San Remo was held.
- Race Dynamics: Despite challenging wet and windy conditions, the peloton remained largely intact. Key climbs like the Cipressa and Poggio saw strategic attacks, notably by Elisa Longo Borghini. However, it was Wiebes, supported by teammate Lotte Kopecky, who excelled in the final sprint.
- Podium Finishers:
- Second Place: Marianne Vos
- Third Place: Noemi Ruegg
For a visual recap of the men’s race, you can watch the highlights below: