Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step) wins Il Lombardia 2026 (October 10, 2026, Bergamo–Como)
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Published on 29. September 2026
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Predicted for 10. October 2026
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Based on: Speculative
Il Lombardia 2026 (120th edition, October 10, Bergamo–Como) takes place without five-time defending champion Tadej Pogačar, who suffered a cervical fracture and broken collarbone in a crash at the 2026 Vuelta a España, ruling him out for the rest of the season. The race is thus more open than it has been in years. Remco Evenepoel won Il Lombardia solo in 2022 and has already demonstrated his ability on the decisive climb at Civiglio/San Fermo della Battaglia. As a punchy climber on short explosive ascents, he is the most natural heir. Other serious contenders: Jonas Vingegaard (Visma), Primož Roglič (Red Bull Bora), Carlos Rodríguez (INEOS). No bookmaker odds available; own estimate post-Pogačar withdrawal approx. 25%.
Data basis for this prediction
- CyclingNews: Pogačar nach Vuelta-Sturz mit Halswirbelfraktur — Saisonende 2026 (cyclingnews.com, Sept 2026)
- CyclingNews: Il Lombardia 2026, 120. Ausgabe, 10. Oktober, Bergamo–Como (cyclingnews.com, 29.09.2026)
- Domestique Cycling: Kein Pogačar bei Il Lombardia 2026 — Neuauslosung der Favoritenrolle (Sept 2026)
Verdict: Miss
Il Lombardia 2026 (10. Oktober 2026, Bergamo–Como) wurde nicht von Remco Evenepoel gewonnen, sondern vom 20-jährigen Franzosen Paul Seixas (Decathlon CMA CGM). Seixas griff genau am Civiglio an – dem Anstieg, auf dem auch die Vorhersage Evenepoels Stärke verortete – und gewann in 5:49:28 mit 48 Sekunden Vorsprung auf Enric Mas (2.) und Giulio Ciccone (3.). Evenepoel war laut Cyclingnews-Liveticker zwar in der Spitzengruppe präsent, konnte Seixas' Attacke aber nicht kontern. Die Vorhersage identifizierte das entscheidende Terrain korrekt (Civiglio) und Evenepoel als einen der Top-Favoriten, traf aber den falschen Sieger. Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Il_Lombardia, https://www.cyclingnews.com/races/il-lombardia-2026/
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