How the Race Was Won: 2016 Milan-San Remo

by Cosmo Catalano

March 22, 2016

In this edition of Cyclocosm’s “How the race was won” we take a look at the 2016 Milan-San Remo won by Frenchman Arnaud Démare of FDJ.

In Cyclocosm’s “How the race was won” series, you’ll see much more than simple race highlights. Cosmo Catalano picks up the details that nobody else sees, analyses the race situation and its progression, and wraps it in his own brand of humour and razor sharp wit. We hope you enjoy it.

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Tags: 2016 Milan-San Remo, Arnaud Demare, Cyclocosm, Features, How the Race Was Won

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