{"id":1839419,"date":"2026-03-21T17:16:11","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T14:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1839419"},"modified":"2026-03-21T17:16:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T14:16:11","slug":"i-cant-hold-my-handlebars-properly-anymore-mathieu-van-der-poel-sheds-light-on-the-crash-and-injury-which-left-him-out-of-the-running-at-milan-san-remo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1839419","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;I can&#8217;t hold my handlebars properly anymore&#8217; \u2013 Mathieu van der Poel sheds light on the crash and injury which left him out of the running at Milan-San Remo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/VQ4An82zdeQCkZ8K4F6Gue-1400-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><article class=\"page-content-onecol flex-1\nnews-article article\n\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"widget-area-group widget-area-group-2col flex flex-wrap box-border\">\n<div id=\"widgetArea16\" class=\"widget-area basis-full md:basis-2\/3 widget-area-g-md-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-lg-vp-2-3 widget-area-g-xl-vp-2-3 page-widget-area-16\">\n<div data-widget-type=\"hero\" id=\"hero\" class=\"clear-both widget widget-hero widget-hero widget-hero-hero widget-hero widget-hero-fter-news\">\n<div class=\"news-article\">\n<header data-component-name=\"Article:Hero\">\n<nav class=\"breadcrumb\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\">\n<ol>\n<li>\nPro Cycling\n<\/li>\n<li>\nTeams &amp; Riders\n<\/li>\n<li>\nAlpecin-Premier Tech\n<\/li>\n<li>\nMathieu van der Poel\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h1>&#8216;I can&#8217;t hold my handlebars properly anymore&#8217; \u2013 Mathieu van der Poel sheds light on the crash and injury which left him out of the running at Milan-San Remo<\/h1>\n<div class=\"byline-social\">\n<div class=\"byline\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div class=\"text-[13px]\"><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nDani Ostanek <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-03-21T17:16:11Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n21 March 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">&#8216;I think the damage isn&#8217;t too bad, but it really does hurt&#8217; says Dutchman of gruesome finger injury<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-700 mb-2 text-[12px] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-gray-700 [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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&#8211; Mathieu van der Poel prepares to take on Poga\u010dar on the Cipressa at Milan-San Remo<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dR4PmfuSWb8krXNYyiC7Fn-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dR4PmfuSWb8krXNYyiC7Fn-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;I don&#8217;t think Tadej needs to attack on the Cipressa&#8217; &#8211; Mathieu van der Poel plays tactical mind games with Milan-San Remo rival Poga\u010dar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Brandishing painful-looking cuts to fingers on his left hand, Van der Poel explained later that the pain left him unable to hold his handlebars properly during the vital late stages of La Classicissima.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;During that big crash, another rider came from the left, and that&#8217;s how I hurt my hand quite badly. I think the damage isn&#8217;t too bad, but it really does hurt,&#8221; Van der Poel told <em>Het Nieuwsblad<\/em> in San Remo.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">He explained to <em>Het Laatste Nieuws<\/em> that a Lidl-Trek rider had collided with him during the carnage in Imperia, but noted that he could already feel he &#8220;wasn&#8217;t great anymore&#8221; on the way up the Cipressa.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, he and Pidcock were the only riders who could live with Poga\u010dar&#8217;s acceleration up the penultimate climb of the race.<\/p>\n<p>But it was on the Poggio where the after-effects of the crash told. Poga\u010dar attacked once again 700 metres into the 3.7km climb, and Van der Poel had no answer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I was with them when I needed to be, but I didn&#8217;t feel great. I said on the radio, &#8216;I can&#8217;t hold my handlebars properly anymore.&#8217; I tried,&#8221; he told <em>NOS<\/em>, before explaining to <em>Het Nieuwsblad<\/em> that he rode his own pace up the climb.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;My team brought me back strongly after that crash, but I felt I wasn&#8217;t at my best anymore. On the Poggio, I rode at my own pace, like Ganna last year. Unfortunately, Tadej and Tom didn&#8217;t look at each other,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">With a shot at a third Milan-San Remo title now on hold again until 2027, Van der Poel&#8217;s attention will turn back to the cobbled Classics following his season-starting victory at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">A quartet of titles at the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix are in his sights later this spring, though he&#8217;ll hope his fingers will heal in time for his next appointment, Friday&#8217;s E3 Saxo Classic.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"6bc82202-21e5-41e5-bbe4-c91d1c11ef9b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FvNjaD9vnhojcRq456bzbD-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FvNjaD9vnhojcRq456bzbD-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FvNjaD9vnhojcRq456bzbD-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FvNjaD9vnhojcRq456bzbD-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FvNjaD9vnhojcRq456bzbD-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FvNjaD9vnhojcRq456bzbD-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">A look at Mathieu van der Poel&#8217;s finger injury <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Het Laatste Nieuws)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"140e6335-e4eb-468f-9b21-4475bf67097b\"><em><strong>Get unlimited access to our unrivalled 2026 Spring Classics coverage with a Cyclingnews subscription. 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Her favourite races include Strade Bianche, the Tour de France Femmes, Paris-Roubaix, and Tro-Bro L\u00e9on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"mt-6 lg:px-0 relative max-w-[1070px] mx-auto viafoura-twig-component px-4\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class='vfcustom-community-guidelines'&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QedAexqpRWEdTRa6XPy8iM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QedAexqpRWEdTRa6XPy8iM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QedAexqpRWEdTRa6XPy8iM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QedAexqpRWEdTRa6XPy8iM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QedAexqpRWEdTRa6XPy8iM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tadej Poga\u010dar, Mathieu van der Poel, Wout van Aert caught in crash in finale of Milan-San Remo<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qr7jhDanbFMdv4rQHuvjv6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qr7jhDanbFMdv4rQHuvjv6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qr7jhDanbFMdv4rQHuvjv6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qr7jhDanbFMdv4rQHuvjv6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qr7jhDanbFMdv4rQHuvjv6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;If I&#8217;m 1% off, Tadej will be gone&#8217; &#8211; Mathieu van der Poel prepares to take on Poga\u010dar on the Cipressa at Milan-San Remo<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dR4PmfuSWb8krXNYyiC7Fn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dR4PmfuSWb8krXNYyiC7Fn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dR4PmfuSWb8krXNYyiC7Fn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dR4PmfuSWb8krXNYyiC7Fn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dR4PmfuSWb8krXNYyiC7Fn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I don&#8217;t think Tadej needs to attack on the Cipressa&#8217; 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;If I come back to San Remo it will only be to eat focaccia&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar hints he may never return after finally winning Milan-San Remo<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nhL5w9TTdpSK5vfCUQkdLh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nhL5w9TTdpSK5vfCUQkdLh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nhL5w9TTdpSK5vfCUQkdLh-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nhL5w9TTdpSK5vfCUQkdLh-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nhL5w9TTdpSK5vfCUQkdLh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Milan-San Remo: Tadej Poga\u010dar strikes in closing metres to hold off Tom Pidcock in electrifying two-rider finish and earns masterful victory<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xMH7UKbmKtyqUzWHF6JoST-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xMH7UKbmKtyqUzWHF6JoST-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xMH7UKbmKtyqUzWHF6JoST-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xMH7UKbmKtyqUzWHF6JoST-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xMH7UKbmKtyqUzWHF6JoST-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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Riders<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RBjnPQ8vYpe7Ta4XcxPV6B-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RBjnPQ8vYpe7Ta4XcxPV6B-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RBjnPQ8vYpe7Ta4XcxPV6B-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RBjnPQ8vYpe7Ta4XcxPV6B-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RBjnPQ8vYpe7Ta4XcxPV6B-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Spur-of-the-moment decision&#8217; lands Wout van Aert fourth career podium at Milan-San Remo as he surprises with effort from late crash<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BY895AD7juwycQidKiSaMf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BY895AD7juwycQidKiSaMf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BY895AD7juwycQidKiSaMf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BY895AD7juwycQidKiSaMf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BY895AD7juwycQidKiSaMf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I can&#8217;t help but be disappointed&#8217; &#8211; Tom Pidcock knows he was close to beating Tadej Poga\u010dar at Milan-San Remo but missed an opportunity<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QedAexqpRWEdTRa6XPy8iM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QedAexqpRWEdTRa6XPy8iM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QedAexqpRWEdTRa6XPy8iM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QedAexqpRWEdTRa6XPy8iM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QedAexqpRWEdTRa6XPy8iM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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&#8211; Mathieu van der Poel prepares to take on Poga\u010dar on the Cipressa at Milan-San Remo<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dR4PmfuSWb8krXNYyiC7Fn-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dR4PmfuSWb8krXNYyiC7Fn-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;I don&#8217;t think Tadej needs to attack on the Cipressa&#8217; &#8211; Mathieu van der Poel plays tactical mind games with Milan-San Remo rival Poga\u010dar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Brandishing painful-looking cuts to fingers on his left hand, Van der Poel explained later that the pain left him unable to hold his handlebars properly during the vital late stages of La Classicissima.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;During that big crash, another rider came from the left, and that&#8217;s how I hurt my hand quite badly. I think the damage isn&#8217;t too bad, but it really does hurt,&#8221; Van der Poel told <em>Het Nieuwsblad<\/em> in San Remo.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">He explained to <em>Het Laatste Nieuws<\/em> that a Lidl-Trek rider had collided with him during the carnage in Imperia, but noted that he could already feel he &#8220;wasn&#8217;t great anymore&#8221; on the way up the Cipressa.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, he and Pidcock were the only riders who could live with Poga\u010dar&#8217;s acceleration up the penultimate climb of the race.<\/p>\n<p>But it was on the Poggio where the after-effects of the crash told. Poga\u010dar attacked once again 700 metres into the 3.7km climb, and Van der Poel had no answer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I was with them when I needed to be, but I didn&#8217;t feel great. I said on the radio, &#8216;I can&#8217;t hold my handlebars properly anymore.&#8217; I tried,&#8221; he told <em>NOS<\/em>, before explaining to <em>Het Nieuwsblad<\/em> that he rode his own pace up the climb.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;My team brought me back strongly after that crash, but I felt I wasn&#8217;t at my best anymore. On the Poggio, I rode at my own pace, like Ganna last year. 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Her favourite races include Strade Bianche, the Tour de France Femmes, Paris-Roubaix, and Tro-Bro L\u00e9on.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"mt-6 lg:px-0 relative max-w-[1070px] mx-auto viafoura-twig-component px-4\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class='vfcustom-community-guidelines'&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-lg\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 !text-sm\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QedAexqpRWEdTRa6XPy8iM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QedAexqpRWEdTRa6XPy8iM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QedAexqpRWEdTRa6XPy8iM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QedAexqpRWEdTRa6XPy8iM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QedAexqpRWEdTRa6XPy8iM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Tadej Poga\u010dar, Mathieu van der Poel, Wout van Aert caught in crash in finale of Milan-San Remo<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qr7jhDanbFMdv4rQHuvjv6-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qr7jhDanbFMdv4rQHuvjv6-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qr7jhDanbFMdv4rQHuvjv6-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qr7jhDanbFMdv4rQHuvjv6-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Qr7jhDanbFMdv4rQHuvjv6-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;If I&#8217;m 1% off, Tadej will be gone&#8217; &#8211; Mathieu van der Poel prepares to take on Poga\u010dar on the Cipressa at Milan-San Remo<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dR4PmfuSWb8krXNYyiC7Fn-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dR4PmfuSWb8krXNYyiC7Fn-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dR4PmfuSWb8krXNYyiC7Fn-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dR4PmfuSWb8krXNYyiC7Fn-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dR4PmfuSWb8krXNYyiC7Fn-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I don&#8217;t think Tadej needs to attack on the Cipressa&#8217; 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;If I come back to San Remo it will only be to eat focaccia&#8217; &#8211; Tadej Poga\u010dar hints he may never return after finally winning Milan-San Remo<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nhL5w9TTdpSK5vfCUQkdLh-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nhL5w9TTdpSK5vfCUQkdLh-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nhL5w9TTdpSK5vfCUQkdLh-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nhL5w9TTdpSK5vfCUQkdLh-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nhL5w9TTdpSK5vfCUQkdLh-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Milan-San Remo: Tadej Poga\u010dar strikes in closing metres to hold off Tom Pidcock in electrifying two-rider finish and earns masterful victory<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xMH7UKbmKtyqUzWHF6JoST-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xMH7UKbmKtyqUzWHF6JoST-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xMH7UKbmKtyqUzWHF6JoST-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xMH7UKbmKtyqUzWHF6JoST-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xMH7UKbmKtyqUzWHF6JoST-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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Riders<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RBjnPQ8vYpe7Ta4XcxPV6B-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RBjnPQ8vYpe7Ta4XcxPV6B-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RBjnPQ8vYpe7Ta4XcxPV6B-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RBjnPQ8vYpe7Ta4XcxPV6B-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/RBjnPQ8vYpe7Ta4XcxPV6B-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Spur-of-the-moment decision&#8217; lands Wout van Aert fourth career podium at Milan-San Remo as he surprises with effort from late crash<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BY895AD7juwycQidKiSaMf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BY895AD7juwycQidKiSaMf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BY895AD7juwycQidKiSaMf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BY895AD7juwycQidKiSaMf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/BY895AD7juwycQidKiSaMf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I can&#8217;t help but be disappointed&#8217; &#8211; Tom Pidcock knows he was close to beating Tadej Poga\u010dar at Milan-San Remo but missed an opportunity<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"sponsored-post--placeholder max-w-full animate-pulse\"><span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QedAexqpRWEdTRa6XPy8iM-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QedAexqpRWEdTRa6XPy8iM-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QedAexqpRWEdTRa6XPy8iM-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QedAexqpRWEdTRa6XPy8iM-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QedAexqpRWEdTRa6XPy8iM-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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&#8211; Mathieu van der Poel prepares to take on Poga\u010dar on the Cipressa at Milan-San Remo<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dR4PmfuSWb8krXNYyiC7Fn-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dR4PmfuSWb8krXNYyiC7Fn-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"\n                            w-full font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2 text-base font-medium\">&#8216;I don&#8217;t think Tadej needs to attack on the Cipressa&#8217; &#8211; Mathieu van der Poel plays tactical mind games with Milan-San Remo rival Poga\u010dar<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Brandishing painful-looking cuts to fingers on his left hand, Van der Poel explained later that the pain left him unable to hold his handlebars properly during the vital late stages of La Classicissima.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;During that big crash, another rider came from the left, and that&#8217;s how I hurt my hand quite badly. I think the damage isn&#8217;t too bad, but it really does hurt,&#8221; Van der Poel told <em>Het Nieuwsblad<\/em> in San Remo.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">He explained to <em>Het Laatste Nieuws<\/em> that a Lidl-Trek rider had collided with him during the carnage in Imperia, but noted that he could already feel he &#8220;wasn&#8217;t great anymore&#8221; on the way up the Cipressa.<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, he and Pidcock were the only riders who could live with Poga\u010dar&#8217;s acceleration up the penultimate climb of the race.<\/p>\n<p>But it was on the Poggio where the after-effects of the crash told. Poga\u010dar attacked once again 700 metres into the 3.7km climb, and Van der Poel had no answer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;I was with them when I needed to be, but I didn&#8217;t feel great. I said on the radio, &#8216;I can&#8217;t hold my handlebars properly anymore.&#8217; I tried,&#8221; he told <em>NOS<\/em>, before explaining to <em>Het Nieuwsblad<\/em> that he rode his own pace up the climb.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">&#8220;My team brought me back strongly after that crash, but I felt I wasn&#8217;t at my best anymore. On the Poggio, I rode at my own pace, like Ganna last year. Unfortunately, Tadej and Tom didn&#8217;t look at each other,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">With a shot at a third Milan-San Remo title now on hold again until 2027, Van der Poel&#8217;s attention will turn back to the cobbled Classics following his season-starting victory at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\">A quartet of titles at the Tour of Flanders and Paris-Roubaix are in his sights later this spring, though he&#8217;ll hope his fingers will heal in time for his next appointment, Friday&#8217;s E3 Saxo Classic.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"6bc82202-21e5-41e5-bbe4-c91d1c11ef9b\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FvNjaD9vnhojcRq456bzbD-1200-80.png.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FvNjaD9vnhojcRq456bzbD-1024-80.png.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FvNjaD9vnhojcRq456bzbD-970-80.png.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FvNjaD9vnhojcRq456bzbD-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FvNjaD9vnhojcRq456bzbD-480-80.png.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/FvNjaD9vnhojcRq456bzbD-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">A look at Mathieu van der Poel&#8217;s finger injury <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Het Laatste Nieuws)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"140e6335-e4eb-468f-9b21-4475bf67097b\"><em><strong>Get unlimited access to our unrivalled 2026 Spring Classics coverage with a Cyclingnews subscription. 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