It's almost impossible to predict this race, as it's such a lottery.

For those not familiar with cycling, it's a one-day, 183 miles, linear race between Milan (sort of) and Sanremo. It's likely to be won in a time of around 6hrs 30mins, although weather and wind speed and direction will have a big effect on the time.

Looking back over the last 15 years, it's been won by a top time-triallist (Fabian Cancellara), two pure sprinters (Cav and Demare), a climber (Nibali), an opportunistic break specialist (Alaphilippe) and a hard-man all rounder (Van Aert). Basically, any type of rider can win this race, although it's always won by either a good, or a great, rider.

Much as I'd like to see Pidcock win, I think it could come down to a successful solo attack on the Poggio - just like the old days. On current form, I think there's only one person good enough, and brave enough, to do this - and that's Pogačar.