Watts Occurring WHAT A RACE! | Milano-Sanremo | Watts Occurring
Mar 25, 2026
Ben Swift, pro road cyclist with multiple Milano–Sanremo podiums, talks race tactics, crashing and recovery. He recounts chaotic starts, coastal dangers around the Cipressa and Poggio, team moves and decisive attacks. The conversation highlights bold solo pulls, sprint positioning and on-board camera perspective.
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Swift's Fast Pelvis Recovery Story
- Ben Swift describes recovering quickly from a pelvis fracture: five days in hospital, a week on the turbo, then back on the road after three weeks.
- He warns to take caution and stop if anything hurts despite rapid progress.
Three Man Break Turned 10K Time Trial
- Geraint Thomas, Luke Rowe and Ben Swift recall a bold three-man move at Milano-Sanremo where they rode 10km solo after teammates dropped back.
- They executed a 10km time-trial to reconnect with the peloton and Geraint teased Ben about going “full gas.”
Coastal Run Feels Calmer On TV Than It Is
- The Cipressa and coastal run-in create extreme mental and technical stress despite seeming calm on TV.
- Geraint calls the final 40km one of the scariest sections due to cars, speed bumps and roundabouts.