The 2025 Milan-San Remo was marked by an intense battle between Mathieu van der Poel, Filippo Ganna, and Tadej Pogačar, culminating in Van der Poel's victory. This marks his second Milan-San Remo win, making him the first rider in 17 years to achieve this feat. His team, Alpecin-Deceuninck, has secured a remarkable three consecutive wins in this prestigious race. Van der Poel's triumph adds to his growing collection of Monument Classics, reflecting both his personal dedication and the quality of his training.
"I think this is one of my best moments of form ever," he said in the post-race press conference after some time to let his emotions and success sink in.
Van der Poel explained to Cyclingnews before Milan-San Remo how his previous big major Classics victories have given him the inner peace and self-confidence needed to race with clarity and conviction.
It's difficult to believe I won another Monument. It keeps going for me and for the team. But it's not something we should take for granted.
To win three times in a row may never happen again. It's something to cherish.
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