FonsDeSpons - Yes, sad to see Pozzo go.

rogvi97 - Exactly true. Everyone loves to win, but Antonio needs it!

Selwink - You can never leave him out entirely. But winning on your first race with that profile definitely puts him on the map for San Remo!

Tamijo -

sutty68 - Very happy you enjoy it!

AbhishekLFC - Thanks!

Antonio, a fifth place today. You don't look disappointed?
Antonio Andolini: I'm not. It's only my second race of the season. Of course I would have loved to get on the podium, but I feel I got most out of today's race.
Describe your sprint.
It wasn't ideal. The finish goes uphill rather steeply and I started my sprint a bit too early, fading away in the final 50 meters. It's the lack of race rhythm that's got me.
Will you be ready for Milan - San Remo?
I think I will. I feel good, I just need some more rhythm. I'll be racing Tirreno and that should be enough to get me in perfect fitness for La Primavera.
You look relaxed enough.
I am. Usually I'm less enjoyable before a race, but after a race, I figure what's done is done. No use worrying too much. We had a nice day today and I'm already looking forward to Tirreno - Adriatico.
After a fifth place in Tirreno last season, are you going for the General Classification again?
Hard to tell. There are no heavy climbing stages, but there are no time trials either. It's mostly hilly. My main goal is to win a stage, but if I'm still in a good position halfway the race, I won't sit up and lose time just like that.
Thank you, Antonio.

Antonio, how do you feel today?
Well it's always great to be back here. It's a race I love very much. My form is good, so the legs should be fine today.
You look different from previous years. What's changed?
I made some major changes this winter. I took some steps and made some adjustments where I lacked some professionalism, with a better focus, discipline and a drive throughout the entire winter. I had to let some things go in my life, make some sacrifices, but I think it's for the best. I'm turning 25 this season and physically I'm still getting stronger.
Do you consider yourself a favorite for today?
You never know. I have fast legs in a small group, I can attack, I have options.
So today's tactic isn't all about Fontana?
Francesco is a great sprinter and a dear friend, but in San Remo, I do my own thing. That's all discussed and there are no problems between us.
Who do you consider your strongest opponent for today?
I'll definitely keep an eye on Vanmarcke, who has attacked here in the past two years. Once I profited and won, the other time he rode to the win, so he knows how to ride this particular race.
Besides him, I think the usual suspects. Kristoff, Sagan, Degenkolb.
Best of luck, Antonio.

Nepo - Thanks, something new I'm trying

FonsdeSpons - Glad to hear! You'll find out soon...

jandal7 - Thanks, jandal. Hope to keep you entertained

rogvi97 - I'm evil Thanks, mate!

sutty68 - Let's find out!

Kiserlovski01 - Was it not clearly written? Thanks!

AbhishekLFC - Prep has been good, but San Remo can be a strange race!

Tamijo - Cheers!

The Belgian wins San Remo with a nice attack. I followed him last year and took the win, he did it this year. Next year, I know who I'll be tracking.