
Tadej Pogačar's victory at Milan-San Remo came after months of hard work and dedication, with the Slovenian studying every detail needed to win in the Via Roma.
He lost to Mathieu van der Poel in 2025 and so focused on Milan-San Remo even more this winter, quietly working with former Italian professional, San Remo local and demon descender Niccolò Bonifazio to learn the secrets of the race.