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. Ad 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. Il LombardiaIl Lombardia 2022 – Pogacar favourite but why no Remco?06/10/2022 AT 13:30 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.