Elisa Longo Borghini expressed her pride and disappointment after the intense finish at Milan-San Remo Women, where her bold late attack was narrowly caught just before the finish line. Despite being exhilarated to participate in the race's return, she acknowledged the difficulty of the competition and the exceptional talent of rivals, notably Lotte Kopecky. Longo Borghini remains determined to return in 2026, both as a competitor and as a supportive fan in the future, showcasing her deep connection to the event and cycling as a whole.
"I should say that it's only a bike race, but it's an important bike race. It hurts to be caught at a hundred metres to go..."
"Next time they're not going to catch me," she added with conviction.
"This is more than a race for me," the Italian national champion explained. "I've brought my family to watch the men's race in the past..."
"You never attack unless you think you can make it, and I did believe I could make it, until just before the line..."
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