Italy's beloved Spring Classic can be won in several ways, but as we've discovered over the years...
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Oscar Freire (Rabobank) comes round to beat Erik Zabel as he started to celebrate his victory prematurely(Image credit: Sirotti)
British cyclist Tom Simpson was the first(Image credit: AFP)
Riders in the 1910 edition(Image credit: Public domain)
Mario Cipollini (Acqua e Sapone) beats Fred Rodriguez (Domo)(Image credit: Sirotti)
Claudio Chiappucci demonstrated the aggression(Image credit: AFP)
Tales from the peloton, March 20, 2009
Italy's beloved Spring Classic can be won in several ways, but as we've discovered over the years there are a couple of heart-breaking ways to lose it as well. As the cycling world gears up to celebrate the event's 100th birthday, we look at five of the many big moments that have earned Milano-Sanremo a special place in the hearts of riders and fans.
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