Pointless Prize – 2025 Poggio

[spelter]

I will sponsor the Poggio Pointless Prize again as it looks like code/scoring for for the segment is still up. Most repeats wins a $25 Amazon gift card, virtual delivery. If I can figure it out I’ll also add in a 3D printed  Milan San Remo Trophy.

 

 

History:

Milan-San Remo, often called “La Primavera” (The Spring), is the first Monument of the cycling season and a symbol of the arrival of spring. Held in March, this prestigious one-day race spans over 290 kilometers, showcasing the blooming Italian countryside as riders traverse from Milan to the Ligurian coast. Its timing coincides with longer days and the promise of warmer weather, reinforcing its connection to the season of renewal.

A key feature of the race is the Poggio di Sanremo, a short but decisive climb near the finish. Although not particularly steep or long, the Poggio is where many riders attempt to break free from the peloton, taking advantage of its tight hairpins and technical descent. Its strategic importance and proximity to the finish make it a thrilling highlight, often determining the victor in the final moments. The Poggio’s drama and the race’s scenic backdrop beautifully encapsulate the essence of spring—a blend of challenge and rebirth.

 

 

Topic

[Serdar]

Thank you for sponsoring! I added your prize and #poggio hashtag to the Pointless Prize Topic 2025.

Serdar
Pointless Prize Coordinator

[Boomer Cycles]

Thanks @spletzer for bringing back this Spring Classic. For those unfamiliar with its location, you can find it on Strava https://strava.app.link/e1xZ4wLVKPb

[obscurerichard]

So is this an individual POGGIO prize only or will there be a sponsored team variant of the prize? (I’m not angling for it either way, would just like to clarify for the web site)

[spelter]

Let’s just keep it individual this year. Thanks!

[Laurie E.]

I don’t understand, what are we supposed to be doing?  Riding your segment is many times as we want???

[obscurerichard]

That’s the idea, ride the segment as much as possible, for glory and possibly a pointless prize!

(I haven’t ridden this segment myself yet…)

[sszibler]

Is it all automatic or do we need to post a hashtag on Strava or here?

[spelter]

Yes, you just ride the segment as many times as needed to stay in the lead. https://freezingsaddles.org/pointless/generic/poggio-indiv

It’s automatically captured when you upload to strava and the freezesaddles site keeps track of the number of repeats. The most repeats wins.

It got pretty high in the past and went down to the last day.

[Serdar]

Hi @spelter! Are you coming to the closing happy hour and announcing the winners of your prize? If you can’t make it, please, let me know your winners.

Thanks,

Serdar

[spelter]

No I won’t be able to make it. Mrln was the winner with 100 repeats! https://freezingsaddles.org/people/48773683 I just need a good email to deliver the gift card

[merlin]

If it’s not super specific, I’d be much more inclined for it to go to mwaba, https://gomwaba.org/

[spelter]

Donated on your behalf @merlin

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