'I don't think Tadej needs to attack on the Cipressa' - Mathieu van der Poel plays tactical mind games with Milan-San Remo rival Pogačar

A close profile view of Mathieu van der Poel in his cycling kit with rainbow trimmed neck and a ballcap.

Mathieu van der Poel is hoping for a repeat of his 2025 Milan-San Remo victory and third win in San Remo's Via Roma, but knows that two editions of the Italian Classic never play out exactly the same.

The 298km race route, the weather conditions, and, most of all, the different team strategies and ambitions mean that Milan-San Remo writes a new, emotional chapter of cycling history every time.