Illustrious presences at the 53rd edition of the Milan-Sanremo cyclosportive randonnée, held last Sunday on the legendary Classicissima route. Among the approximately 600 participants there were in fact some well-known names from the world of cycling.
Above all, the Dutchman Adrie van der Poel, father of Mathieu (winner of the 2023 professional Milan-Sanremo among others), but above all a great Champion of the 80s and 90s. In his palmares, in fact, the victories at the Tour of Flanders 1986, at Liège-Bastogne-Liège 1988, in two stages at the Tour de France and at the Classica di San Sebastian 1985 stand out, as well as the conquest of the cyclocross world title in 1996.
Around 600 competitors took part in the Milan-Sanremo cyclosportive randonnée, many of whom came from abroad. More than half of the cyclists at the start (56%) were in fact foreigners, representing 27 nations. The event is in fact now a point of reference for all cycling enthusiasts at an international level. Among the most represented foreign countries are: France (86 athletes), Germany (46), the Netherlands (34), Belgium (27), Switzerland (26), Great Britain (23), Spain (18). The event also had a tourist impact for the area, given that many participants will remain in Sanremo at least until the Monday following the event.
“The numbers have grown and we are very satisfied with this – said Fabrizio Fusini, President of UC Sanremo – All those who arrived at Sanremo must be considered real winners. The new arrival venue, located in Corso Salvo d’Acquisto, a representative place of the city, was much appreciated. Just as we also liked the new starting location in Milan. Finally, I would like to thank all the collaborators, the authorities and the police who allowed the event to take place in complete safety”.
As per the regulations, no individual ranking was drawn up, but the largest groups were awarded:
1) Team Wielerbus (Holland) with 25 athletes
2) Team Sportive Breaks (England) with 18
3) ASD Avis Pavia (Italy) with 17
4) ASD Lakota Bike Ronzoni (Italy) with 14
5) Team Matteucci (Italy) with 14
The route of the non-competitive amateur Milan-Sanremo retraced the 300 kilometers that separate Milan from Sanremo, trying to travel the same roads as the spring Classicissima.
