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New Champion Crowned in Il Lombardia Without Pogačar
10 Oct
Summary
- Tadej Pogačar, winner for five consecutive years, will not compete.
- Brandon McNulty and Remco Evenpoel are top contenders for the win.
- The race covers 239 kilometers with nine punishing summits.
Il Lombardia 2026, the final cycling monument of the year, will see a new champion crowned as five-time winner Tadej Pogačar is absent due to injury. This presents an open field for the peloton to vie for victory in the hilly Lombardy region of northern Italy.
Top contenders looking to seize the opportunity include newly crowned world road race champion Brandon McNulty and world time trial champion Remco Evenpoel. They will face stiff competition from riders like Paul Siexas, Matteo Jorgenson, Davide Piganzoli, and Tom Pidcock.
The race course spans 239 kilometers, stretching from Bergamo to Como. It features numerous climbs, including the classic Madonna del Ghisallo, before culminating in a demanding finishing circuit around Como. This circuit includes a double ascent of the San Fermo della Battaglia and a climb of the Civiglio, ensuring a challenging finale.
