Ryan Mullen & Jasper Stuyven after Milan-Sanremo Video | Sticky Bottle

*A great moment between Milan-Sanremo winner Jasper Stuyven and one of the men who made it possible for him today, his Irish team mate Ryan Mullen* *(Photo: Gian Mattia D'Alberto)*

Jasper Stuyven may have won Milan-Sanremo with a brilliant and brave ride in the closing kilometres today, but he'd be the first to say he couldn't have done it without his team.

And in the thick of the Trek-Segafredo group today, doing great work during the longest pro race of the year, was Ireland's Ryan Mullen; the multiple national champion and world class TT rider.

When Stuyven was being presented as winner on the final podium, his Irish team mate - with whom he enjoys a great relationship - finished his race on Via Roma. He went over to the podium to congratulate Stuyven, who warmly thanked the Irishman for his work today and shared the celebration.

Mullen then left with the winner's oversized bottle of champagne in his hand (always important - Ed) and a smile from ear to ear, knowing he'd played a really important part towards the team's success today - as you can see in the first video below.

It's not every day we get to see the work that the riders within teams do for their leaders during these major races. So it was great to see this moment between Stuyven and Mullen, with the Irishman also in the thick of the party action back on the team bus a little later, which you'll see in the second video below.