CyclistSeixational: The best photos from Il Lombardia 2026Just like that, the 2026 pro season seems to have come to a close.Il Lombardia on Saturday marked the final Monument of the season, and the last race for many before a well-earned off-season. Hey, think about it this way: there are only three months to go until the Tour Down Under.Nevertheless, the man to claim the curtain closer was Paul Seixas, who stepped up to the plate and dropped his opponents to become the youngest winner in the races history. The remainder of the podium would be filled with familiar faces in form this autumn in Enric Mas and Giulio Ciccone.Fresh from the action in Northern Italy, photographer Xavier Pereyron has shared his snaps from Frances first Monument victory in almost a decade.Xavier PereyronThe 120th edition of Il Lombardia set off from Bergamo this year.Xavier PereyronRemco Evenepoel was there to show off his newly claimed European jersey, flanked by gold and rainbow stripes.Xavier PereyronPrimo Rogli was on a high after winning the European time-trial title. He did, however, announce that he would be leaving Red Bull at the end of this season.Xavier PereyronUAE Team Emirates XRG were expected to be the team to beat despite Tadej Pogaars absence.Xavier PereyronThey even have the Pogaar clone: Brandon McNulty.Xavier PereyronBauke Mollema was among the riders to bow out of the pro peloton this weekend.Xavier PereyronThey received the now-traditional guard of honour.Xavier PereyronFor many riders, this would be the final race day of 2026.Xavier PereyronIts been a while since we saw so many long sleeves.Xavier PereyronThe breakaway had a solid lead for most of the day, with Ben OConnor among the names up the road.Xavier PereyronThe race hotted up on the approach to Lake Como.Xavier PereyronRed Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe tried to tee up Remco Evenepoel on the final climbs.Xavier PereyronThe fans always turn out at Il Lombardia.Xavier PereyronPaul Seixas would sail away from the group on the Civiglio climb, paving the way to victory on just his third Monument attempt.Xavier PereyronThats what a first Monument title means to the 20-year-old, who is surely destined for more big wins in the future.Xavier PereyronEvenepoel was dropped earlier in the day, but he still managed to lead the charge for fourth.Xavier PereyronThe Belgian would miss the podium, which was filled by Vuelta winner Enric Mas and Euros runner-up Giulio Ciccone.Xavier PereyronAllons enfants de la patrieXavier Pereyronle jour de gloire est arriv.The post Seixational: The best photos from Il Lombardia 2026 appeared first on Cyclist.