Overview
- ⏱️7 hoursApproximate duration
The Milan-Sanremo, also known as “The Spring Classic”, is an annual one-day cycling race between Milan and Sanremo, in Northwest Italy. Traditionally held in March, this is the first classic Monument race of the cycling season.
The first amateur Milan-Saremo race was organised by the Sportive Union of San Remo and held in April 1906. The following year witnessed the inaugural professional Milan-Sanremo. Out of 33 entrants that year, only 14 finished, with Frenchman Lucien Petit-Breton claiming first place.
Today, the Milan-Sanremo is considered a sprinters' classic, as its route covers mainly flat terrain. However, this doesn’t make it easy, as it is currently the longest one-day race in professional cycling with a total distance of 298km. Since 2025, the women's race also takes place the same day as the men's race - the first time for 20 years that women have been be able to compete.
Milan-Sanremo Tickets
The race takes place over public roads and so no entry ticket is required to watch the cyclists; simply choose your spot along the route and get there in plenty of time before road closures to cheer them on. Hospitality tickets are available in some locations, which are located along different parts of the route.
You can find the full details of the route on the Milan-Sanremo website.
