Faced with the coronavirus crisis, Milan-Sanremo did not take place this Saturday. At least on the roads that the Italian classic usually takes. On the other hand, on line, they were 4221 to join simultaneously the project launched by the organizers of the race and a company specialized in the systems of navigation by GPS.
The idea? Travel the last 57 kilometers from Milan-Sanremo, between Alassio and Via Roma, on a connected exercise bike. In containment mode. Winner of the first Monument of the season in 2018, Vincenzo Nibali participated in the operation. Like other big names in Italian cycling such as Ivan Basso (Giro 2006 and 2010), Alberto Bettiol (Tour of Flanders 2019) or Alessandro Ballan (world champion 2008).
Il vincitore della Milano Sanremo 2018! Corri con @vincenzonibali di @TrekSegafredo: Registrati subito: https://t.co/NwMc5JN1Ze | The winner of #MilanSanremo 2018! Ride with Vincenzo Nibali from Trek-Segafredo: Register now: https://t.co/NwMc5JN1Ze#iopedaloacasa #ridevirtual pic.twitter.com/uMwEP2ge5g
– Milano Sanremo (@Milano_Sanremo) March 21, 2020
“Milan-Sanremo is a race that holds a special place in my heart. This is one of my greatest victories, said Nibali. On Saturday, I had the opportunity to run in a new and fun format. It was a great initiative to be able to pedal on these roads virtually, with my fans, while staying at home. I want to ask them to stay patient during this difficult time, to continue staying at home and pedaling indoors. ”
Created: 22.03.2020, 22h06
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