Milano-Torino 2021 (October 6th)

[Devil's Elbow]

After last year's one-off flat edition ahead of Milano-Sanremo, Milano-Torino returns to its fall slot one last time before the race permanently becomes a Sanremo preparation starting next year. That also probably means we'll be saying goodbye to Superga, at least as the finish location, enjoy it while it's here!

Startlist

The route

The start is in Magenta this year, with a loop through the Alpine foothills near Biella being the only change compared to the 2012-2019 editions. The climb to Zimone shouldn't impact the race in any way, though.

As per usual, it's all about the double ascent of Superga. The first one is as far as the pass, 600 metres before the summit, the second one is the whole thing, but really, we all know the drill at this point, right up to the big right-hander into the finish.

The finish is expected to be at 5pm, in much better weather than we've seen these past few days.

 

[BlueRoads]

Any weather forecasts?

 

[tobydawq]

This should be Riccardo Minali's for the taking.

 

[Mayomaniac]

I'm with LS when it comes to this race, it would be cooler with a downhill finish in the city. With the uphill finish it kinda feels like a lesser Giro dell' Emilia.

 

[Devil's Elbow]

I'm with LS when it comes to this race, it would be cooler with a downhill finish in the city. With the uphill finish it kinda feels like a lesser Giro dell' Emilia.

It's still much better than last year's abomination, though.

 

[RedheadDane]

It's still much better than last year's abomination, though.

Yeah, what was up with that? If you look at the last ten winners, Demare sort of... is not quite like the others.

 

[Red Rick]

I'm with LS when it comes to this race, it would be cooler with a downhill finish in the city. With the uphill finish it kinda feels like a lesser Giro dell' Emilia.

Did it ever have the downhill finish into the city?

 

[Ilmaestro99]

It's hilarious that both Contador and Demure won this race in the last 10 years, and that Diego Rosa and Giampaolo Caruso won recently.

The key to victory: find the wheel of Masnada and stay there

 

[Mayomaniac]

Did it ever have the downhill finish into the city?

Yes, wasn't the Superga uphill finish only introduced in 2012?
Here is a short video of the 1994 edition won by Casagrande after a descent finish:

Edit: Here is a profile of the 2007 edition of the race, the uphill finish was only introduced when they brought it back in 2012.

 

[CyclistAbi]

Great route strong field. Licking my fingers already.

 

[Climbing]

Yes, Superga uphill finish is a recent thing, used to finish below, and in Motovelodromo as well.
But changed route multiple times during the years.

 

[Mayomaniac]

Yes, Superga uphill finish is a recent thing, used to finish below, and in Motovelodromo as well.
But changed route multiple times during the years.

Yeah, it has changed multiple times and back in the day it was never as big of a deal as Emilia or even Tre Valli. Back then it also was an early spring race around the time that we now have Strade Bianche.

 

[noob]

Any weather forecasts?

No rain as far as I could see when I checked both Milano, Toronto and some intermediate towns. So should be QS lol. (Well obviously not because Rog and Pog.)

 

[Ilmaestro99]

5 star: Roglic, Almeida
4 star: Pogacar, Alaphilippe
3 star: Masnada, Adam Yates, Michael Woods, Balaverde, Ulissi
2 star: Gaudu, Dan Martin, Vincenzo, Hirschi
1 star: Vansevenont, Paret Paintry, Lustesnko, Arabnuru, Konrad, Gulluame Martin, TiboPino, Villella, Nairoman, Pozzovivo, Mollema, Edo Zardini

 

[RedheadDane]

No rain as far as I could see when I checked both Milano, Toronto and some intermediate towns. So should be QS lol. (Well obviously not because Rog and Pog.)

Toronto? That's a frikkin' long race!

 

[Ilmaestro99]

Toronto? That's a frikkin' long race!

Milano Toronto would be won by Pogacar he could afford the fastest jet.

 

[RedheadDane]

Milano Toronto would be won by Pogacar he could afford the fastest jet.

That would be cheating! He'd have to use one of these:

 

[noob]

Toronto? That's a frikkin' long race!

OMG autocorrect

 

[noob]

I have too many favorites for this race. Like ten people or so. I wouldn't underestimate an Australian babyface lol. I never do

Steve Urkel might win

 

[Koronin]

No rain as far as I could see when I checked both Milano, Toronto and some intermediate towns. So should be QS lol. (Well obviously not because Rog and Pog.)

Toronto? They'll either need a boat or a plane to get there.

 

[johnymax]

Milano Toronto would be won by Pogacar he could afford the fastest jet.

Froome would have been a strong contender, too.

 

[Red Rick]

Yeah, it has changed multiple times and back in the day it was never as big of a deal as Emilia or even Tre Valli. Back then it also was an early spring race around the time that we now have Strade Bianche.

Tbh I like it for what it is, but I think 2x Superga + descent finish would also be really good.

 

[Samu Cuenca]

Milano-Toronto sounds like the next Everesting challenge, and something for Contador to set his sights on!

 

[noob]

Milano-Toronto sounds like the next Everesting challenge, and something for Contador to set his sights on!

No-no, it's Lachlan hunting Cofidis vampires

 

[Bonimenier]

Great route strong field. Licking my fingers already.

How is this a great route? It's going to be snoozefest for the first 160km.