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The 2026 Il Lombardia peloton delayed the race start by five minutes to protest unsafe course conditions, with Remco Evenepoel addressing the crowd. The protest followed the August death of Finlay Tarling and recent vehicle incidents in Italian classics. Despite the delay, 20-year-old Paul Seixas won the race, becoming the youngest Monument winner since 1944.
The 2026 Giro di Lombardia was delayed by five minutes after riders staged a protest over safety concerns, citing recent fatal and serious incidents involving vehicles on race courses. Following the demonstration, 20-year-old French rider Paul Seixas won the race, becoming the youngest winner of a Monument since 1944. The protest highlighted growing frustration with the UCI and race organizers regarding road security, particularly after the death of cyclist Fin Tarling in August.
The 120th Il Lombardia takes place on October 10, 2026, without five-time champion Tadej Pogačar, creating a wide-open field. The 239km route from Bergamo to Como features 4,600m of climbing, including the Ghisallo, Civiglio, and San Fermo. Favorites include Remco Evenepoel, world champion Brandon McNulty, and Paul Seixas, with weather expected to be mild at 20°C.
On the Mur de Huy at Flèche Wallonne, Demi Vollering won the women’s race and 19-year-old Paul Seixas claimed the men’s title, becoming the youngest winner in the event’s history, after a brutal 1.3km climb at 9.8% with a 26% bend; the piece captures the climb’s mythic status, the town of Huy, and the role of pacing in deciding the outcome.