THEMOVE The Greatest Race in Modern Cycling? | Milan-Sanremo 2026 Breakdown | THEMOVE
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Mar 21, 2026 
George Hincapie, former pro cyclist known for classics expertise, shares firsthand perspective on Pogacar's dramatic Milan–Sanremo comeback. They recount the late crash and recovery, dissect UAE Team's tactics and Sylvain Délia’s pacing, and parse the decisive trio and sprint dynamics. They close by sizing up rivals, breakout riders, and what the win means for the cobbled classics.
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San Remo Is No Longer Just For Sprinters
- Milan–Sanremo has shifted from a pure sprinter's classic to a race climbers can win due to ever-faster climbs and aggressive pacing.
- Spencer Martin cited Trapressa in 8:40 (20s faster than prior year) and Poggio in 5:42 as evidence that climbs are getting faster and decisive.
Pogacar Crashed Then Mounted One Of Cycling's Greatest Comebacks
- Pogacar crashed with ~30 km to go and still returned to win, a comeback George Hincapie called unprecedented in modern San Remo history.
- Hincapie described being convinced the race was over when Pogacar hit the deck and praised Brandon McNulty's chase to bring him back.
UAE's Relentless Tempo Reshaped The Finale
- UAE's big sustained tempo (e.g., Felix Großschartner hitting ~460 W) aggressively closed gaps over long distances, reshaping the race before the crash.
- Spencer Martin tracked the gap: 7 minutes down to 1 minute by Capo Berta with 40 km remaining.