THEMOVE 2025 Il Lombardia Breakdown | THEMOVE
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Oct 11, 2025 The discussion dives into Tadej Pogačar's jaw-dropping victory at Il Lombardia, dissecting his unprecedented long-range breakaways and his competitors' futile attempts to counter him. The hosts explore Quinn Simmons' daring attack and assess Remco Evenepoel's strategies against Pogačar's dominance. They also consider the historical significance of Pogačar's achievements, the mechanics of UAE Team's flawless race execution, and the potential rise of new cycling stars. Topped off with insights on the sport's future, this conversation delivers an engaging analysis of cycling's new era.
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Pogacar's Predictable Yet Unstoppable Move
- Tadej Pogacar executed a long-range, perfectly-timed solo attack on the Paso de Ganda to win Il Lombardia.
- Everyone expected it but no rival could match UAE's setup or his sustained power.
Avoid Helping The Dominant Team
- Teams should avoid early collaboration with dominant squads unless strategically necessary.
- Isolate the leader early and force repeated attacks to try to make him burn energy, says Johan Bruyneel.
Simmons' Six-Hour Breakaway
- Quinn Simmons attacked from kilometer zero and stayed away nearly six hours to finish fourth.
- His breakaway averaged 380W early and later held 450W on the long climb, an incredible endurance display.