1966 Milan–San Remo

The 57th running of the Milan–San Remo cycling classic was held on March 20, 1966. The race was won by 20-year old Belgian Eddy Merckx, the first of seven victories of the Cannibal in the monument race.[1][2]

1966 Milan–San Remo
Race details
DatesMarch 20, 1966
Stages1
Distance290 km (180.2 mi)
Winning time6h 40' 40"
Results
  Winner  Eddy Merckx (BEL) (Peugeot–BP–Michelin)
  Second  Adriano Durante (ITA) (Salvarani)
  Third  Herman Van Springel (BEL) (Dr. Mann–Grundig)

Summary

After the Turchino, 17 riders were in the breakaway, but they were joined by a large peloton before the Poggio. Raymond Poulidor, looking for a second win, broke clear on the Poggio, but was caught before entering San Remo. A large group rushed to the finish on the Via Roma, with Italian champion Michele Dancelli leading out the sprint. Young Belgian Eddy Merckx, on his way to cycling legend, beat Italian Adriano Durante by centimeters, winning his very first international classic.[3] At 20, he became the youngest winner of the Classicissima ever. According to legend, his mother in Belgium fainted with emotion in front of the television.[3]

Results
Rider Team Time
1 Belgium Eddy MerckxPeugeot–BP–Michelin6 h 40' 40"
2 Italy Adriano DuranteSalvaranis.t.
3 Belgium Herman Van SpringelDr. Mann–Grundigs.t.
4 Italy Michele DancelliMoltenis.t.
5 Italy Adriano PassuelloLegnano–Pirellis.t.
6 Switzerland Rolf MaurerFilotexs.t.
7 France Raymond PoulidorMercier–BP–Hutchinsons.t.
8 Italy Franco BalmamionSansons.t.
9 Netherlands Hubertus ZilverbergTelevizier–Batavuss.t.
10 Italy Roberto PoggialiBianchi–Mobylettes.t.

References
  1. McGann, Bill; McGann, Carol. "1967 Milano - San Remo". BikeRaceInfo. Cherokee Village, AR: McGann Publishing. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  2. "Milan San Remo 1966 result". MilanSanRemo.co.uk. Archived from the original on 24 March 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2016.
  3. "20 marzo 1966 - Milano-Sanremo". museociclismo.it (in Italian). Retrieved 26 February 2016.
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