jandal7 - I knew quickly because Jempi Monseré was my father's hero when he was a kid

Tamijo - Thanks! Attacking in San Remo is always risky because you ruin your sprint but when you're alone and you make it, it's very rewarding. Actually the second-greatest San Remo I've played on PCM ever. Was very close. Best San Remo I played was something incredible, with a fall halfway the race and the peloton giving full gas to keep some from coming back. 150 km race with one of my leaders unable to return to the peloton even with support. Peloton thinning out like crazy and with 20 riders left on the Poggio. Among them Colbrelli in my team (he was in my team then, too). Was the greatest San Remo gameplay ever. On top of the Poggio, PCM crashed

Aquirius97 - As a first win, this can count, right?

Ripley - You are absolutely correct! He has that in his pocket and I think his debut season is more than successful. Hell, some would even argue his career is already saved no matter what else happens

The 106th edition of La Primavera saw an unknown neopro fool the peloton and taking the victory after a brave solo from the top of the Poggio. Millions of viewers saw Antonio Andolini cross the finish line to become the youngest Milan - San Remo winner in decades with his 22 years of age. But who is this Antonio Andolini? We visited him in his home city of Varese the day after his life changed forever.

Antonio, how are you feeling the day after?
I'm a bit tired. I didn't sleep very well last night. My legs feel rather heavy and yet I've never felt better.
How is it possible that a 22 year old neopro makes a fool out of the peloton and wins the most prestigious classic in the world?
I don't know about fooling anyone, but I remember on top of the Poggio that the Lotto - Jumbo rider attacked and I was rather at the front. Nobody reacted at first and then something in me just went: "go!". I wasn't even thinking about reaching the finish line first at the moment. But I kept riding hard.
When did you realize you would win a Monument just weeks after making the change to the road?
I think I only realized it after I had crossed the finish line. I just couldn't believe it.
What type of rider are you?
It's hard to tell. I come from the track and haven't that much experience on the road. I try to ride on gut-feeling. I can ride hard and long. I'm certain I wasn't the strongest rider yesterday, but I may have been the smartest, or the most foolish, I'm not sure yet. Big risks can bring big rewards.
People are already saying you should ride the Giro d'Italia later this year. Is it part of the plan?
I have to sit down with the proper people and discuss what we have planned. I just took the win of a lifetime yesterday, I want to enjoy it properly and then see what's next. Winning San Remo doesn't change that much, even though it changes everything. As far as the Giro is considered, it wasn't on my planning for this season.
What does the rest of the season look like for you?
Much is still up for grabs. I should be starting in the International Cycling week Coppi e Bartali in a few days, but I've asked the team for a few days of rest and they didn't mind. I need some time off the bike, it's been a long season for me already with the track riding.
I could be returning to the peloton for the Ardennes Classics. Later in the season we'll have to see what comes on my path.
Could you win an Ardennes race?
I don't know. This season probably not. I did well at Strade Bianche but those Ardennes classics are another thing altogether. It's a lot of uphill riding so I have no idea. I'm still figuring out my potential.
One last question. What is Antonio Andolini's dream race?
Well... Milan - San Remo 2015. [laughs]