The 86th running of the Milan–San Remo cycling classic was held on 18 March 1995 and won by French rider Laurent Jalabert in a two-man sprint with Maurizio Fondriest.[1] It was the first leg of the 1995 UCI Road World Cup.[2] 162 of 193 riders finished.

Race summary

First-year professional Cristian Salvato was in a solo breakaway for 220 km. Russian favourite Evgueni Berzin punctured on the descent of Cipressa, but returned after a furious pursuit. On the Poggio, Italian classics specialist Maurizio Fondriest broke clear, followed by Laurent Jalabert. On the descent, a chase group of five, with Dimitri Konyshev, Stefano Zanini, Davide Rebellin and Michele Bartoli, was slowed down by a mechanical problem of Konyshev who piloted the group. Jalabert and Fondriest headed off in a two-man sprint on San Remo's Via Roma, with Jalabert easily taking the honours.[3]

The 26-year old Jalabert became the fourth rider to win the classicissima after winning Paris–Nice one week prior – joining Fred De Bruyne, Eddy Merckx and Sean Kelly. The day after the race, French sports daily l'Équipe titled: "un champion nous est donné" (a champion was given to us).[3]

Results

Result
Rank Rider Team Time
1  Laurent Jalabert (FRA) ONCE 6h 45' 20"
2  Maurizio Fondriest (ITA) Lampre–Panaria s.t.
3  Stefano Zanini (ITA) Gewiss–Ballan + 4"
4  Davide Rebellin (ITA) MG Maglificio–Technogym s.t.
5  Michele Bartoli (ITA) Mercatone Uno–Saeco s.t.
6  Fabiano Fontanelli (ITA) ZG Mobili–Selle Italia + 13"
7  Dimitri Konyshev (RUS) Aki–Gipiemme + 14"
8  Claudio Chiappucci (ITA) Carrera Jeans–Tassoni + 17"
9  Jesper Skibby (DEN) TVM–Polis Direct s.t.
10  Fabio Baldato (ITA) MG Maglificio–Technogym s.t.

References

  1. ^ "86a edizione Milano-Sanremo (1995)". museociclismo.net (in Italian). Retrieved 8 March 2016.
  2. ^ "Milan-San Remo, World Cup round 1". cyclingnews.com. Retrieved 9 March 2016.
  3. ^ a b "18 marzo 1995 - Milano-Sanremo". muesociclismo.it (in Italian).
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