The 1961 Milan–San Remo was the 52nd edition of the
Milan–San Remo cycle race and was held on 18 March 1961.[2] The race started in
Milan and finished in
San Remo. It was won by
Raymond Poulidor, who earlier had to be encouraged by his
directorAntonin Magne not to give up after suffering a puncture. The peloton arrived 3 seconds later, with
Rik Van Looy winning the sprint.[3]
The 1961 Milan–San Remo was the 52nd edition of the
Milan–San Remo cycle race and was held on 18 March 1961.[2] The race started in
Milan and finished in
San Remo. It was won by
Raymond Poulidor, who earlier had to be encouraged by his
directorAntonin Magne not to give up after suffering a puncture. The peloton arrived 3 seconds later, with
Rik Van Looy winning the sprint.[3]