Overview
- Tadej Pogačar sealed victory with a solo move launched on the Montello descent about 22 kilometers from the finish in Varese.
- Official results placed Albert Withen Philipsen second and Julian Alaphilippe third, with Pogačar’s teammate Isaac del Toro finishing eighth.
- Del Toro attacked earlier with 28 kilometers remaining and then protected and positioned Pogačar through the final lap to enable the winning move.
- The 198-kilometer course ran from Busto Arsizio to Varese, and the win marked Pogačar’s first race since taking both the world and European titles.
- UAE Team Emirates recorded its 91st win of the season as reports counted Pogačar’s 107th career victory, and Del Toro is scheduled for Gran Piemonte on October 9 ahead of Il Lombardia on October 11.