Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast Il Lombardia 2025 Recap
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Oct 11, 2025 The hosts dive into the thrilling 2025 Il Lombardia race, covering the challenging 241km route and its key climbs. They discuss the breakaway formation featuring Quinn Simmons and why Bora's pacing surprised everyone. With UAE's strategic maneuvers, the talk shifts to Pogacar's decisive attack, leaving rivals scrambling. Controversy arises over motorbike interference affecting Remco's effort. The duo reflects on Pogacar's dominance this season, celebrating his achievements while also reminiscing about rider milestones and sharing entertaining anecdotes.
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Course and Decisive Climbs
- Il Lombardia hinged on two decisive climbs, notably the 9 km Paso de Ganda with a steep final 3 km.
- The race's 241 km and ~4,600 m climbing made positioning and stamina decisive for the finale.
Breakaway Strategy vs UAE Control
- A 14-rider break formed with teams hedging bets by sending riders forward instead of all relying on peloton tactics.
- Even with a strong break, UAE controlled the tempo and nullified its winning chances.
Use Breaks To Hedge Results
- If you can't match the top climber, try to get into the breakaway to improve your podium or top-10 chances.
- Sending a strong second climber into the break hedges a team's chances across race scenarios.