It's been a few days now since the first women's Milan-San Remo in 20 years. A few days since Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime) sprinted to a commanding victory after an electrifying finale on approach to San Remo.
Now that the dust has settled, let's take a look back at the race and the things that are still on our minds a few days later.
Before we begin, if you haven't already checked out Kit Nicholson's race report and wonderful gallery (the latter combining the women's and men's races), you'll want to do that first. And be sure to listen out for the Wheel Talk Podcast in the coming days, where the team will break down the race in detail.
The fireworks came late, but they were worth the wait.
I don't think anyone really expected much action until the final two climbs – the Cipressa and the Poggio – but it wasn't until after the Cipressa that things really heated up. Sure, the pace was on as the riders approached that penultimate climb ... but then nothing really happened.
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