Italy • Monument
Known as 'La Primavera,' this is a 300-kilometer exercise in mounting tension that explodes into a frantic, high-stakes chess match on the slopes of the Poggio. It is a race where the sun-drenched beauty of the Ligurian coast meets the brutal reality of the longest day in professional cycling, rewarding only those with the perfect blend of stoic patience and predatory instinct.
Total Editions
1
Latest Winner
TBD
First Edition
2026
Race Type
One-day
Extreme endurance test covering nearly 300km, the iconic crossing of the Passo del Turchino, the coastal Tre Capi, and the nerve-shredding ascents and technical descents of the Cipressa and Poggio before the flat sprint on the Via Roma.
Browse all historical editions and their results
| Year | Winner | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | TBD |
Lucien Petit-Breton secures the inaugural victory in a race that would become the traditional opening Monument of the cycling season.
A catastrophic blizzard turns the race into a survival trial where only four riders finish after seeking refuge in houses along the route.
The legendary Fausto Coppi achieves a 'Campionissimo' performance, winning by 14 minutes after a solo breakaway of 147 kilometers.
Eddy Merckx claims his seventh victory, setting a record of dominance that remains one of the most untouchable benchmarks in the sport.
The Cipressa climb is introduced to the route to provide a late-race tactical springboard and disrupt the dominance of pure sprinters.