The race organizers are reversing the direction of the Colma di Sormano climb for Il Lombardia, hoping to enhance safety and competitiveness after past crashes.
Vincenzo Nibali expressed his pride in winning Il Lombardia, emphasizing the race's toughness and his hope for a duel between Pogačar and Evenepoel.
The Sormano climb is known for its technical difficulties; its previous direction led to severe crashes, including Evenepoel's life-threatening accident in 2020.
This year's route change aims to reduce risks, allowing riders to use a safer descent while providing a challenging climb 42 kilometers from the finish.
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