
18 Mar 2017
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Take a look back at how a thrilling edition of La Primavera unfolded. The story of Michal Kwiatkowski's epic victory.

The race lit up in the closing stages

But back at the start the Team Sky riders cut relaxed figures (all photos TDWSport)

At 291km Milan-San Remo is comfortably the longest one-day race of the year

There was some strong local support for Elia Viviani

The man himself appreciated the support, and went on to put in a superb ride



The team rode into a strong position on the final climb

Peter Sagan surprised many by attacking early on the Poggio

Michal Kwiatkowski and Julian Alaphilippe went with him

On the Via Roma Kwiatkowski edged out a three-up sprint for the ages

Viviani secured ninth as the chasing pack arrived five seconds later

It was a thrilling victory and Team Sky's second Monument victory

Sagan and Julian Alaphilippe joined him on the podium