Cycling 101: The Monuments

Neilson Powless finishes seventh at Milano-Sanremo

In Italy, Milano-Sanremo is known as La Primavera. For over a century, the 300-km classic has been a rite of spring. The long, flat journey south reaches a first peak when the race crosses the Turchino Pass and drops down to the Riviera dei Fiori on the Ligurian sea. It then builds to a crescendo over a series of short, steep climbs along the coast, culminating in the furious ascents of the Cipressa and the Poggio. As attackers launch off the front of the peloton, sprinters try to hold and catch up on the white knuckle descents. Fortune favours the brave after seven hours of racing.

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Neilson has progressed steadily since he turned pro in 2018, thanks to his hard-work and diligent approach to training. In 2020, Neilson Powless became the first tribally recognized Native North American to race the Tour de France.

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