Tadej Pogacar wins Lombardia again as Alejandro Valverde finishes career with top-10 finish in Como
Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) won the 116th Il Lombardia a 253km ride from Bergamo to Como. The Slovenian held off Enric Mas (Movistar), who took second, and Mikel Landa (Team Bahrain Victorious) in third.
Pogacar made a move on Civiglio and only Mas and Landa were able to go with the two-time Tour de France winner.
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And Mas made multiple moves on the final climb of the day – the San Fermo della Battaglia – and dropped Landa. However, he was unable to drop Pogacar.
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And the Slovenian showed his mettle to make his move on the finish in Como to defend the Monument he won last year – becoming the first rider to achieve that feat.
Alejandro Valverde in his last professional race collected another top 10 finish at a Monument, finishing sixth. Vincenzo Nibali (Astana Qazaqstan Team) – also riding his last race – finished in 24th.
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