Preview Milan-Turin 2024 | Sprinters from the second line take the lead in a preview of La Primavera
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After the Tirreno-Adriatico, most riders are heading home again to prepare for the rest of the spring, but for those who can't let go of Italy, another tasty dessert awaits on Wednesday, March 13: Milan-Turin.
The Italian one-day race is categorized as 1.Pro and faces competition on the same day from the Flemish sprinters' race Danilith Nokere-Koerse, which is of the same classification. IDLProCycling.com will take you on an exploration of northern Italy and provide you with everything you need to know about Milan-Turin!
Practical information Milan-Turin 2024
- Wednesday, March 13, 2024
- Participants
- Classification: 1.Pro
In this article
- Latest winners
- Course, weather and times
- Favorites
- TV information
Latest winners Milan-Turin
2023 Arvid De Kleijn
2022 Mark Cavendish
2021 Primoz Roglic
2020 Arnaud Démare
2019 Michael Woods
2018 Thibaut Pinot
2017 Rigoberto Uran
2016 Miguel Angel Lopz
2015 Diego Rosa
2014 Giampaolo Caruso
Course, weather and times Milan-Turin 2024
Like last year, the course offers few surprises. Starting in Rho, it follows a straight and flat route through the high plains of the Po River and across rice fields. The hilly section begins at kilometer 89 and peaks during the second local lap, where riders face a climb of just under 4 kilometers at a nine percent gradient from Rivara to Prascorsano. The ascent to Colleretto Castelnuovo, located just over 25 kilometers from the finish, is slightly less steep but could still challenge some sprinters.
Indeed, following this, the sprinters will struggle to stay with the pack on the uphill sections. After the final climb, the route descends towards the finish city of Salassa. However, the last three kilometers feature gentle slopes and typical urban obstacles such as traffic circles, islands, and speed bumps, increasing nervousness and the risk of crashes.
Climbs
Silva: 4.6 km a 3.9%
Prascorsano: 3.8 km a 7%
Colleretto Castelnuovo: 3.8 km a 3.9%
Weather
The riders in Tirreno-Adriatico do get rewarded for their perseverance between the two major cities. A radiant sun should emerge just below the Italian Alps and the mercury also indicates a nice fifteen degrees.
Times
Start: 11:30 am
Finish: 4:00 pm
Favorites Milan-Turin 2024
Like last year, another sprinter spectacle is anticipated on the streets of Salassa. Regrettably, defending champion Arvid De Kleijn will be absent. The swift Dutchman from Tudor Pro Cycling, who clinched a stage victory in Paris-Nice last week, has opted for a sprinter showdown against Jasper Philipsen, Tim Merlier, and Gerben Thijssen in Nokere Koerse. Also in contention is Casper van Uden. The DSM-Firmenich PostNL sprinter secured third place last year behind De Kleijn and Gaviria. Joining the fray are Uno-X Mobility duo Alexander Kristoff and Soren Waerenskjold, Mark Cavendish, Arnaud Démare, and Davide Cimolai.
Also not to be underestimated is French all-rounder Axel Zingle. As the spring leader for Cofidis, he can handle both uphill and sprinting, as evidenced by his two top-five finishes in the mass sprints at Tirreno. Moreover, attackers don't stand a chance on this terrain. While the finish may not have been uphill since 2022, with three tough climbs in the final sixty kilometers, riders like Zingle and Marc Hirschi can certainly make their mark.
According to IDLProCycling.com, who are the favorites for the Tour of Drenthe 2024?
Top favorite: Casper van Uden (dsm-firmenich PostNL)
Outsiders:Alexander Kristoff (Uno-X Mobility) and Axel Zingle (Cofidis)
Long shots: Arnaud Démare (Arkéa - B&B Hotels), Mark Cavendish (Astana Qazaqstan), Marc Hirschi (UAE Team Emirates), Soren Waerenskjold (Uno-X Mobility) and Davide Cimolai (Team Movistar)
TV Milan-Turin 2024
Milan-Turin and Nokere Koerse are not in each other's way, so the Italian one-day race will also be broadcast on Eurosport 1 and its online channels. The broadcast begins at 2:20 p.m., after which you can stay comfortably in your seat for the Flemish cobblestones.
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Latest Comments
- Remco is still very young. And injuries can absolutely keep you from overdoing it and getting worse. The recent Remco accident didn't keep him from being able to ride a recumbent inside. Wout's knee is a different story thoughVeganpotter23-01-2025
- Van der Poel style is winning by a half a lap and leading the race from the end of the second lap.
Barnes127420-01-2025 - If she thinks talent alone will put her there she will not see many podium finishes much less a GC finish.....work as a team utilizing tactics to consistently be at the top.Germanrazor10-01-2025
- This was very informative! Luiz Antonio Duarte Ferreiraluizantonioduarteferreira02-01-2025
- Well explained, thanks for the clarity! Daniel DantasDanieldantas20-12-2024
- This is the kind of 'news' that belongs in a cheap tabloid. No matter how boring the offseason gets, nobody wants to read this.
santiagobenites19-12-2024 - I wish we could have seen him try. He'd absolutely get dropped before Pogi overtakes his domestiquesVeganpotter10-12-2024
- Talk is cheap! Next year barring crashes with a healthy team... all well be on track! Some need to talk to make a headline!mootman27-11-2024
- I do not see this event listed on HBO Max Sports Online? Can anyone confirm? Thanks!
MrYuck23-11-2024 - It seemed that he was focusing forward at the time of the crash, after seeing a quick video snippet. But one thing I think he should focus on more intently is breaking a bad habit he has, right now. And that is his constant looking over his shoulders. He does that so much, that I am very sure it is not good for him. Simply watch videos of the greats of CX and you will see very little of that constant looking over their shoulders. That is a behavior that betrays a bit of insecurity on his part. He shouldn't be so concerned, incessantly, about what is over his shoulder. He needn't worry they didn't all disappear. He neds to keep his focus more ahead of himself, and he needs to pay a bit more attention to himself, in a confident manner. It is very frustrating to watch, because it is apparent that he has a lot of potential, and is in much better shape thwan many of his competitors, but the mental game needs to be sharpened more, because that part of strategy plays a huge part in the final results
reemmo022-11-2024