Can anyone stop Pogacar from winning a record sixth consecutive Il Lombardia?
The 120th edition of Il Lombardia runs from Bergamo to Como on October 10, 2026. The route covers 252 km through the lakes and hills of Lombardy, with the Civiglio and San Fermo della Battaglia providing the final climbing tests before the descent into Como.
Tadej Pogacar arrives in Bergamo chasing a sixth consecutive Il Lombardia title, a record no rider has achieved in any Monument. The 120th edition of the Race of the Falling Leaves runs 252 km from Bergamo to Como, through the climbs that have defined autumn cycling for over a century. The question is whether anyone can break the streak.
The race starts in Bergamo and finishes in Como. Expect the decisive action on the Civiglio and San Fermo della Battaglia in the final 30 km, with the race typically reaching its climax between 15:00 and 16:30 CEST.
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Il Lombardia 2026 runs Oct 10, 2026. Stage start and end times are listed on the race and stage pages.
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Defending champion: Tadej Pogacar
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Tadej Pogacar |
| 2024 | Tadej Pogacar |
| 2023 | Tadej Pogacar |
| 2022 | Tadej Pogacar |
| 2021 | Tadej Pogacar |
| 2020 | Jakob Fuglsang |
| 2019 | Bauke Mollema |
| 2018 | Thibaut Pinot |
| 2017 | Vincenzo Nibali |
| 2016 | Esteban Chaves |
