10
Oct
COMO – Paul Seixas has been crowned the winner of Il Lombardia 2026, the Classic of the Dead Leaves, which saw Tadej Pogacar triumph in the previous five editions, having been absent due to injury at the Vuelta. The Frenchman claimed the first Monument of his career, succeeding eight years after his compatriot Thibaut Pinot's success, becoming the youngest winner of Il Lombardia at the age of 20 years and 16 days. His 18km solo effort proved decisive, allowing him to outdistance his closest rivals and cross the finish line in Como alone. Enric Mas finished second, 48 seconds behind, another placing…