Vincenzo Nibali's GENIUS Descent off the Poggio | Milano Sanremo 2018

Lanterne Rouge presents analysis of Milano Sanremo 2018, where Vincenzo Nibali snuck away from the big favourites halfway through the Poggio, to solo to an improbable victory ahead of Caleb Ewan, Alaphilippe, Peter Sagan and Kristoff.
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[@bigchungus8126]

This gives us hope that the deep dive analysis of Dumoulin dropping his bibs to take a deuce on the side of the road in the Giro is on its way. Brewing if you will. I can sleep well tonight knowing it's coming up.

[@texwallis]

This is the deep-dive LR recap that I requested on Twitter a while back. It has to happen.

[@bigchungus8126]

Wallis good to know there are other people of culture watching LR

[@matthewk3233]

It will drop 1 day.

[@imperialspy3457]

@@matthewk3233 it's already dropped... in the grass by the road.

[@fat82much]

*coming out

[@aaronhunt3156]

When your doing revision for school exams, these videos are a life-saving break

[@AtharvaVaidya]

Same but college final year

[@aaronhunt3156]

@@AtharvaVaidya Good luck!

[@AtharvaVaidya]

@@aaronhunt3156 to you as well!

[@Bokuma01]

Keep studying that grammar, bro!

[@imperialspy3457]

PSA: It's "you're" or "you are"

[@chrisrodgers4950]

NIBALI DESCENDING LIKE A SHARK DOWN A WATERFALL

[@Elmero_mero]

Love the ballsy before-the-line salute as Nibs can’t contain his excitement! Forza Francesco

[@krakatoa1200]

I for one was saddened when Nibali hung up his bike, along with Valverde, and Gilbert, he was one of the old school, a proper racer.

[@nolabob5047]

God those Bahrain kits were mint

[@TommySaucierPlourde0]

Already love these throw back serie!

[@hisdadjames4876]

Whatever happened to the arrowed rider in black sitting on Nibali’s wheel in the title photo?🤔

[@merckxy54]

Nibali is an ace descender, good video

[@CorradoLentinello-y1n]

Meraviglioso

[@Edukator]

Would love a vid on the Contador v Aru/Landa battle from the 2015 Giro

[@sergiodemichele6295]

Il canto del cigno di Nibali...

[@Stormer1633]

Be cool to see one your expert breakdows of the best race of the tour of Lombardy

[@blackkhawkk]

Next one: Strade 2016 with Cancellara full throttle on his hidden motor to catch Brambilla up Santa Caterina

[@cornishalps9870]

Mohoric is literally the ceo of supertucks

[@bigredactionsportsstuff1245]

What do you mean 2018 wasn’t 2 years ago?

[@jgeluk8777]

Bonifazio was definitely triggered by that wall painting at 6:55 (a year later)

[@pkrent3461]

11:30 RIP phone 😂

[@PhilB303]

The helmet was a Rudy project climbing helmet. Not particularly aero.

[@minidini10]

Not the first time Nibali took out a spectator's phone. Tour de France 2014.

[@elmccor6298]

Just more of the analysis please 🙏. I think you and Chris Horner should collab on something; just saying...

[@robertogaspar2831]

Watching this clip it makes me really believe that the reason why Nibali won this year was because of the position of the arms on the handlebars, now illegal.

[@fuzzybee3788]

I hope Neilands can get back in that form soon

[@mauritsbol4806]

Im a grand tour type of guy. And i am dutch The infamous pooping incident

[@endatheworld]

@LR you neglected to mention the power of the ass saver

[@devidia]

The motards this edition were a fucking disgrace. Basically drafted him to the finish

[@LanterneRougeCycling]

nowhere near as bad as this year. nibali had no front moto on the poggio descent and lost time to the group behind

[@devidia]

@@LanterneRougeCycling I'd prefer an entire attack on the Poggio in the slipstream any day before a motard in front of me in a very bendy descent. Quite significant when you finish 5 meters in front of the bunch if you ask me.

[@MrACangusyoungDC]

@@devidia It's more of a power descent than you might think. The draft advantage is definitely something you want especially when you're not really hindered in the bends either.

[@kaMosGO]

@@devidia Agree that there has been and will be some crazy Moto-draft influenced races, but they did a great job (maybe except for 50m in the last 500, but that wouldnt have changed the result as Nibali had time to celebrate) in that edition of SanRemo.

[@bigchungus9949]

In addition to the comedy (always there) as a newer fan of the sport i’ve learned so much from watching these videos, and there’s really no other outlet/creator doing things like this on the past years/races from pro cycling at this level of insight. Hopefully the re-broadcast rights and viewership numbers are both there to make this worthwhile, we would love to see as many of these as you can put out.

[@fragfarmerCA]

There's "How the race was won", now on CyclingTips, by Cosmo Catalano. Awesome creator!

[@fernandoccintra]

@@fragfarmerCA true! Cosmo Catalano has a similar video style and is definitely worth checking out!

[@gregknipe8772]

me tooo. many thanks from a steady-on bike commuter.

[@taichihead42]

Cycling today is shit. The bikes dont even look like racing bikes. Mountain bikes with curved handlebars.

[@BenjiNaesenTV]

Still can't get over the fact that Vincenzo called his dog Benji. 😅

[@brendanpotash]

LMAO

[@kaMosGO]

The crazy raid by Froome that gained him a Giro in 2018 MUST be in one of the future videos!

[@jasonjohnson9072]

The one where he did a Landis? Shouldn’t be glorified. That ride is clouded in suspicion. If you follow Lanterns early stuff he knows how to spot a radioactive performance. There are known human limits that if exceeded are massive red flags. Not proof mind you but very suspicious. Since he made it big he doesn’t make vids like that anymore and I haven’t checked but he likely got rid of them once he gets associated with big brands that sponsor these guys. But that don’t mean he got stoopid.

[@kaMosGO]

@@jasonjohnson9072 Isn't that why a greater analysis with estimated data would be great, just to see how nuclear that was? And if you are that suspicious about that ride - stop watching sports. Btw, Froomes performance that day was also massively exaggerated by the mistakes his rivals on the road made, so analysing what went wrong would be great

[@jacobdeangelis7702]

That cav crash is absolutely insane

[@WeirdNeville]

Superman to self-suplex to how the hell did he survive that?!

[@johnnydeutschemark3620]

@@WeirdNeville right?

[@christopherdolan7330]

This race was an absolute work of art by Vincenzo Nibali. A magnum opus.

[@noni1532]

No. He was lucky

[@Mexxx65]

Another great race review LR!! I thought I watched every pedal stroke of Nibali's solo Sanremo win....never noticed the mobile phone flying from the perpetrators hand in the final stretch of the race!

[@luc1181]

Old footage of future Roubaix winner Dylvan van Baarle

[@daneanth]

When he won lombardy attacking on the descent close to the finish, tactical masterpiece. The guy reads a race so well.

[@theaccidentalanthropologis2743]

I didn’t watch much racing pre2019 but the clip of Kriswijk crashing in the snowbank seems like a leader of some interesting stuff

[@Kaspew3]

Loving these videos. 2016 Giro had some truly memorable stages. Fantastic finish to stage 18 with Trentin, Brambilla and Moser, and the combo of stage 19 and 20 that secured Nibali the victory still sits with me as one of the most memorable grand tour finales.

[@fat82much]

Yes agreed! With der kleerhanger. Never really rose to those height again

[@paulruffy8389]

Love Nibbles, absolute class. Even timed looking over his shoulder and celebrating perfectly.

[@noni1532]

His descent was average. This is not an opinion.

[@iansemroc8943]

Not class at all, always attacked when his rivals crashed

[@mauritsbol4806]

The 70km chris froome attack to win il giro

[@zzhughesd]

Was a beautiful revisit. One of my most memorable wins. Beautiful. Italian on via Roma. How does the sort get much better

[@Bertis289]

My favorite Italian race since 2014 has to be Bjarne Riis on the Hautacam at the 1996 Tour de France. You should do that one next

[@alexmurdock897]

It’s back! Nairo in the snow at tirreno next?

[@ezquiel700c]

Love Nibali propbably one of my fav cyclists

[@jdslfc]

I feel like Mohoric's skill is hugely underapreciated, it is not a matter of how much of a daredevill you are. It is knowing how to go fast, a really big skillset he has shown to have throughout the years. Not easily spotted by those who haven´t spend a lot of time understanding the art of going fast.

[@cornishalps9870]

dude literally invented the supertuck

[@texwallis]

Fantastic review, thanks. I can't believe that was only 4 years ago, seems more like 8-10.

[@vivekrbs]

Great rider . If you win a classic and a grand tour race , that's Eddie Merckx territory .

[@TSEEMOD_618]

Oh gosh, we will miss Vincenzo so much in the next years. Even at his last season, 4th at Giro. What a fucking Legend.

[@lorenzonanetti330]

Name another active rider with a palmares of 3 different GTs and 2 different Monuments

[@vinniamsterdam700]

I am very happy that LR got the rights for the footage of this races. Contador on the mortirolo.

[@savagepro9060]

I reminisce thus, so nice to see rim brakes again . . . sob, sniff, baaaahhhhhaaahh!

[@ludomilne641]

Chris Froome 2018 Giro raid please. His decline depresses me and would love to see some OG Froome savagery.

[@noni1532]

It so incredibly obvious that Nibali won it because THE CHASING GROUP REARRANGED ALL THE TIME. Jesus, not one single moment you mention this. What is it with you. Stop.

[@gourami7]

Nibali gloriously epitomises panache on a bike He'll be missed

[@BreakawayB]

👑Legendary performance from the shark

[@galenkehler]

Best MSM win ever, perfect timing from Nibali to post up and let the sprinters get just close enough for the pictures

[@craigpavia8943]

2017 Lombardia was even better! Nibali was on near perfect form and his downhill skills are nearly untouchable

[@cpanczak]

Wow, legendary win, worth a mention that Nibali is a very good time-trialist which I'm sure helped him a lot to maintain his lead on that last few kms of flat section. Great analysis with a good dose of humour as usual - the phone moment was LOL!

[@ihzbc]

Trentin didn't made a mistake here, it was a very good tactic but he just didn't have the legs. Ewan is not sure winnig the sprint but Trentin is sure that if he catchs Nibali 1) he beats him 2) they look at each other and the ewan group cames back. He can't loose to Nibali and if the group cames back it's okay for Ewan, it's the same result as if Trentin pulls... So this is the first reason why trentin moves maximised Michelton scott's chances to win Also this move forced other teams especially Groupama fdj to work so they don't have the leadout for the sprint and we know it's important for Démarre, may be if Trentin pulls they get back and Demarre wins, who knows ? It was a great tactic, believe me 😉

[@jamesd5241]

Good video but im hyped for the Froome 2018 Giro RAID

[@mmfong297]

Nibali rides the least expensive bike on the tour, rim brakes + wires hanging out on the frame.. This basically defeats the debate of descending faster with disc brake bikes

[@11-inch]

They don’t even use the brakes

[@wojtekk1858]

Also noticed that weird helmet. Rudy Project Racemaster. 12:35 Here's one on Nibali's teammate. Wouldn't be surprised if they didn't do proper aero testing of this.

[@ThePallindrome]

The starting question - "How did Vincenzo Nibalie a man with no sprint win..." lol it immediately brought back flashes of the time he was dragged to the front of a race by a car (cant recall whether it was the tour or giro or vuelta) in one of those years!

[@texwallis]

2015 Vuelta. Video is too funny not to share, how the hell did they think they'd get away with this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXaXp4WqeJx8mbs

[@endatheworld]

That was a belter, I remember it well!

[@mtbtroyem]

It wasn’t the Giro because it would have never been put on air.

[@brianbob7514]

How did they stop without disc brakes??????

[@mongarcia01]

This was a joy to watch. Spartacus on Strade Bianche please. You can do his 3 wins.

[@taichihead42]

Ah just shut the hell up talking and look at the guy breaking away. His top tube is completely parallel to the ground. Proves the point, he has to race a classic design because modern frames are dangerous at speed.

[@Esudao]

you lost me somewhere at minute 7 or 8. am I expected to know what was going on in last years (2023) Milano Sanremo in order to understand this even older Milano Sanremo (2018)?

[@nathan558]

Pls 2013 or 2017 edition of milano sanremo

[@johnfitzgerald1192]

Off note: (Mark 11:23) "If you say (word/faith/subconscious) to this mountain (asteroid) be removed from here and cast into the sea (earth ocean) it will surely do it. If you believe." No end time. I love bike racing.

[@ktakashismith]

0:40 How quickly things change in the peloton - could you imagine anyone wearing a goddamn cycling cap with a brim these days? Get behind me boys, I'm gonna flip up this absolute shovel for the air in front of me.

[@dr.merlot1532]

This time, Tadej Pogachar will loose his life on the descent. He was such a young and talented rider. RIP Tadej Pogachar.

[@clementdenis4212]

This race was one of my best cycling memory. So much love for Nibali. Please do Pinot's victory in Lombardia, this guy is so unlucky he deserves us to cheer on his wins !

[@josephrabinowitz5290]

I'm glad to see you review one of my all time favorite performances. Nibali has always been a favorite of mine for his tactical sense.

[@subi7o]

One of the best victories in cycling history

[@nicolasswenson5061]

love old school LR

[@beckobert]

I think it's going to be a group sprint!

[@durianriders]

Rim brakes FTW

[@brianbob7514]

Beautiful victory

[@jovan.vuckovic]

I am relatively new to road racing and these wide handlebars looked hilarious

[@rebeccabertrand3335]

Definitely a shark fin. Love these videos ❤️

[@carlwoermann4139]

Helmet... Specialized piranha with fin and teeth in the front intake mouth?

[@lylewalker5681]

Hate to say it, but that Cav crash was not bad luck. Dude goes down a ton.

[@invisiblescout6335]

I don't know what the point of that helmet fin is but it's definitely not aero

[@rolopolo66]

Great video! Heavier riders don’t actually descend quicker. I didn’t pay much attention in high school physics class, but that’s one thing I do remember. In a vacuum, a rock will drop at the same speed as a feather. It’s all about aerodynamics.

[@stevereid57]

theyre not decending in a vacuum dumb dumb

[@josephmcloughlin2008]

But they are not in a vacuum. I descended Fleet Moss to Hawed approaching 50 mph. My mate knocked his car out of gear and hit 70 in no time.

[@ironmantooltime]

Where was the bunny hop or was that a different one? ☹️🤔

[@alexgalitier1322]

Sa freine pas bien lez freins sur jante il paraît 😂😂😂

[@rockhopper01]

Throwback videos for the win! 🔥

[@ibnadam1987]

2050: Everything changed, nonetheless Nibali is still RACING!!!

[@HeidiLandRover]

he comes in second behind Valverde :-D

[@Ljempausis]

3:22 Krists Neilands Latvia. Go Krist, Go. :)

[@justridingalongthewatchtower]

Was Nibali on 48cm wide bars??

[@kfcnotthechicken]

No mention of the friendly moto providing the really nice up-close coverage before the descent off the poggio?

[@titounoundici7920]

You better shut up your mouth and accept history. Look for a next friendly motorbike and see what happens.

[@johnfitzgerald1192]

What size chainrings do they use?

[@noni1532]

You are soooo cheap @lanterne rouge

[@giacotubo]

all still using rim-brakes...

[@powerwindpro]

I´ll never forger that day, la gazzetta sportiva published the most incredible photo of the race

[@robkennedy79]

Camera shot: They are catching him! Helicopter shot: They are nowhere near! Camera shot: They've caught up!! Helicopter shot: Oh no, they are still miles away.

[@fritzhartman2738]

I'd like to see you do something on the 1992 Milan San Remo OR 2008 Giro-di-Lombardia

[@yingqiliu5144]

It's been a long while but could you possibly do a video on Contador at the 2015 Giro, stage 16? I remember watching it live and it was one of the greatest, most heroic climbing performances I've seen!!

[@mariomanov8453]

Great video,best cycling youtube reactor and master class from The Shark of Mesina,Nibali.. Amazing..

[@LeZinZin95]

Nice analysis but do you really think Trentin would have worked for Ewan? I ve never seen Trentin working for anybody but himself!

[@apolloniusbeitsman5444]

Milanoe san remoe great win

[@lesflynn4455]

This is by far the most courageous and entertaining win of MSR that I've seen. A fucking awesome assault by Nibali.

[@CptJET-he8nc]

love this shit