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.
| Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 |
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.
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.