Pogačar Defends Il Lombardia Title in Bergamo

Tadej Pogačar will defend his Il Lombardia title on Saturday, October 11, 2025, when the one-day classic runs from Como to Bergamo over roughly 241 kilometres of hilly terrain. The Slovenian arrives as the four-time reigning champion and fresh from recent victories in the road world and European championships, making him the overwhelming favourite for the final Monument of the season.

Race organisers have laid out a course that climbs approximately 4,400 metres and includes several iconic ascents such as the Madonna del Ghisallo, Roncola, Berbenno and Zambla Alta, before riders tackle Passo di Ganda and the Colle Aperto ahead of the finish in Bergamo. The route’s sustained climbing and late climbs are expected to shape the finale and favour strong climbers and aggressive solo attackers.

Pogačar reinforced his form with a solo victory in his final warm‑up race, attacking 22 kilometres from the line to win comfortably. He told reporters that his legs felt ready for Lombardia. "The legs should be good for Saturday," he said, adding that the race is a major target. "Lombardia is this big goal and I have extra motivation to do it superwell." His UAE Team Emirates team deployed...