 As one of the sports monuments, Milan–San Remo – generally considered to be a sprinters' classic – is among the highest-rated races in professional cycling.The 2018 route was initially scheduled to be long, running from the Via della Chiesa Rossa in Milan to the traditional finish on San Remo's Via Roma.The final part of the race included the climbs of the Cipressa and the Poggio, which usually prove decisive for the race outcome.