Paul Seixas wins Il Lombardia after skipping European Championships

Paul Seixas, a 20-year-old French rider, won Il Lombardia in dominant fashion.

The race ran 239 kilometres from Bergamo to Como and was the final Monument of the season.

Seixas skipped the European Championships to prepare after cramping out of the top 10 at the Road World Championships.

He attacked on the Civiglio climb with more than two kilometres left and set his own pace.

The long race appeared to wear down several contenders, including pre-race favorites Isaac del Toro and Remco Evenepoel.

Seixas’ win marked a major result against established riders, though Tadej Pogačar was absent from the start list.

The race was held on a changed route, with four difficult climbs early and three short, steep climbs near the finish.