The wait is almost over. The great Il Lombardia presented by Crédit Agricole weekend gets underway on Friday, October 9, with one of the most anticipated events for cycling fans: the Teams Presentation, scheduled for 5:00 PM on Bergamo’s Sentierone.
The team presentation is one of the new features of the 120th edition of the Race of the Falling Leaves and will give fans the opportunity to experience up close the emotions that build ahead of the final Monument of the season.
Why should you be there? Because it’s the perfect chance to see the stars of the race before their focus shifts entirely to competition. All teams and riders set to battle it out on the roads of Lombardy the following day will take to the stage at the Sentierone.
Three good reasons to join us:
- See the teams and riders who will animate the Race of the Falling Leaves up close.
- Meet your favourite riders.
- Experience the unique pre-race atmosphere: the more relaxed, accessible and fan-friendly side of cycling before race mode kicks in.
The Sentierone will become the meeting point between champions and fans, offering a special opportunity to enjoy the international atmosphere of one of the most prestigious races on the cycling calendar.
Race Schedule: Saturday, October 10
Following the Teams Presentation, attention will turn to the race itself. The 120th edition of Il Lombardia will start on Saturday, October 10 in Bergamo and finish in Como after 239 kilometres and 4,600 metres of elevation gain.
Key timings for Saturday, October 10:
- Rider Sign-On: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Bergamo, Piazza Giacomo Matteotti
- Official Start from Bergamo: 10:45 AM
- Expected Finish in Como: 4:40 PM – 5:20 PM | Como, Lungo Lario Trento
From the roads of Bergamo to the stunning finish line in Como, via some of the most iconic climbs in Italian cycling, everything is set for a new chapter in the legend of Il Lombardia.
Before enjoying the spectacle of the race, join us on Friday, October 9 at 5:00 PM on the Sentierone.
