This year's spring equinox falls on the day before Saturday's Milan-San Remo, with forecasts predicting a spring-like day for the races.
A lack of a tailwind will perhaps dent Tadej Pogačar's hopes of another Cipressa attack, while helping Lorena Wiebes control her rivals so she can again win on the Via Roma.
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