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2025-10-11T08:53:16.821Z<\/p>\n
The riders awaiting the unofficial start in Como.<\/p>\n
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2025-10-11T08:51:52.435Z<\/p>\n
It\u2019s an emotional day in the peloton, as many are riding the final race of their careers. As well as Majka, Louis Meintjes is another set to retire, here given a guard of honour by his colleagues.<\/p>\n
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2025-10-11T08:48:09.693Z<\/p>\n
The first flag is waved and the riders have begun navigating the neutralised zone.<\/p>\n
2025-10-11T08:45:57.088Z<\/p>\n
It might bear the poetic moniker of Race of the Falling Leaves due to its autumnal setting, but the weather in Lombardy is pleasant today, with the sun shining and the temperature at a mild seventeen degrees.<\/p>\n
2025-10-11T08:43:21.392Z<\/p>\n
Poga\u010dar prior to the start of the race today, honouring his teammate Rafa\u0142 Majka, who is poised to retire. The Pole has been one of Poga\u010dar\u2019s most essential teammates over the years, and has a chance to contribute to one last major win today.<\/p>\n
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2025-10-11T08:38:17.955Z<\/p>\n
The riders are just a few moments away from the neutralised start.<\/p>\n
2025-10-11T08:35:32.717Z<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s more information about the route for this year. Unlike the other monuments, Il Lombardia varies more year on year, and for the 2025 edition will switch directions again with a start in Como and finish in Bergamo.<\/p>\n
Il Lombardia 2025 route<\/a><\/p>\n 2025-10-11T08:17:08.113Z<\/p>\n Who is going to win today? Check out our analysis of the main contenders to see who are our picks.<\/p>\n