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Pogacar Wins Fifth Straight Il Lombardia With Solo in Bergamo

His Passo di Ganda surge sealed a tenth Monument to place him third all‑time.

Overview

  • He finished 1:48 ahead of Remco Evenepoel, with Michael Storer completing the podium.
  • The decisive move came about 38 km from the finish on the Passo di Ganda after he overhauled long‑range leader Quinn Simmons.
  • The 241 km route from Como to Bergamo delivered his 20th victory of the season in his final race of the year.
  • The triumph matched Fausto Coppi with five Il Lombardia wins and made him the first rider to take the race five years in a row.
  • Evenepoel rode his last event for Soudal Quick‑Step before a 2026 switch to Red Bull, while Florian Lipowitz withdrew and ended his season.