Overview

• Tadej Pogačar attacked on the Muro/Monte Kigali with more than 100 kilometers remaining and rode largely alone to the finish.
• Official results list Pogačar in 6:21:20, with Remco Evenepoel taking silver at +1:28 and Ben Healy earning bronze at +2:16.
• Isaac del Toro and Juan Ayuso initially joined Pogačar, and the trio led for over 30 kilometers before the Slovenian surged clear about 66–67 kilometers from the line.
• Del Toro placed seventh at +6:47 for Mexico’s best elite road race result and added to his fifth place in the individual time trial earlier in the championships.
• After the race, Del Toro cited stomach problems and denied intentionally assisting Pogačar, who offered public praise for the 21-year-old’s performance.