{"id":2191124,"date":"2026-10-10T19:48:27","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T16:48:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2191124"},"modified":"2026-10-10T19:48:27","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T16:48:27","slug":"paul-seixas-to-compete-in-roc-dazur-cic-mountain-bike-race-one-day-after-historic-il-lombardia-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2191124","title":{"rendered":"Paul Seixas to compete in Roc d&#8217;Azur CIC mountain bike race one day after historic Il Lombardia win"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/dKVPGmV7XC39MsdtMYsSoL-1024-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" 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last race of a massively successful season that included victories in the Itzulia Basque Country, La Fl\u00e8che Wallonne, Faun-Ard\u00e8che and fourth place overall in the Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Following his victory in Il Lombardia, Seixas said, &#8220;It\u2019s beautiful and crazy to win a Monument.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bR4LcV4WJFdZbkWwgZCHmL-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bR4LcV4WJFdZbkWwgZCHmL-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Il Lombardia: Paul Seixas puts in stunning solo ride to claim first Monument<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MJh5MQpTLS3PSdttXLars-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MJh5MQpTLS3PSdttXLars-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;It&#8217;s a great dream to really be able to compete against Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217; \u2013 Paul Seixas takes another step towards his man-made destiny at Il Lombardia<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zTdwJzQuy5z4Z3AuUFpeSe-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zTdwJzQuy5z4Z3AuUFpeSe-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;It&#8217;s changed a lot&#8217; \u2013 Paul Seixas raring to take on Canadian GPs and World Championships with Poga\u010dar&#8217;s possible absence opening up opportunities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;I hope it\u2019ll be inspiring for young riders from my country as much as Thibaut Pinot\u2019s win eight years ago was inspiring for me.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">After falling short in the UCI Road World Championships, where he finished third in the individual time trial behind Remco Evenepoel and Filippo Ganna, and 15th in the road race after Brandon McNulty&#8217;s surprise solo raid, Seixas was fully focused on Il Lombardia.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-vdtqk8nQbDUovKa26uUy99\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-vdtqk8nQbDUovKa26uUy99 slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; 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As Managing Editor, Laura coordinates coverage for North American events and global news.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 sm:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bR4LcV4WJFdZbkWwgZCHmL-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bR4LcV4WJFdZbkWwgZCHmL-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bR4LcV4WJFdZbkWwgZCHmL-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bR4LcV4WJFdZbkWwgZCHmL-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bR4LcV4WJFdZbkWwgZCHmL-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Il Lombardia: Paul Seixas puts in stunning solo ride to claim first Monument<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MJh5MQpTLS3PSdttXLars-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MJh5MQpTLS3PSdttXLars-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MJh5MQpTLS3PSdttXLars-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MJh5MQpTLS3PSdttXLars-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MJh5MQpTLS3PSdttXLars-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It&#8217;s a great dream to really be able to compete against Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217; \u2013 Paul Seixas takes another step towards his man-made destiny at Il Lombardia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zTdwJzQuy5z4Z3AuUFpeSe-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zTdwJzQuy5z4Z3AuUFpeSe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zTdwJzQuy5z4Z3AuUFpeSe-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zTdwJzQuy5z4Z3AuUFpeSe-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zTdwJzQuy5z4Z3AuUFpeSe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It&#8217;s changed a lot&#8217; \u2013 Paul Seixas raring to take on Canadian GPs and World Championships with Poga\u010dar&#8217;s possible absence opening up opportunities<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MnKZou5fc28NRNZBYCpFqF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MnKZou5fc28NRNZBYCpFqF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MnKZou5fc28NRNZBYCpFqF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MnKZou5fc28NRNZBYCpFqF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MnKZou5fc28NRNZBYCpFqF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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but could have been &#8216;done better&#8217;, says Il Lombardia boss Luca Guercilena<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fSc3WucmXLQq3Z5VpSzBTF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fSc3WucmXLQq3Z5VpSzBTF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fSc3WucmXLQq3Z5VpSzBTF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fSc3WucmXLQq3Z5VpSzBTF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fSc3WucmXLQq3Z5VpSzBTF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Until the last kilometre I did the perfect race&#8217; \u2013 Florian Vermeersch misses defence but keeps his Gravel World Championships podium record intact in Nannup<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KuZhJaRxFDFdVR7Nd2Xcod-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KuZhJaRxFDFdVR7Nd2Xcod-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KuZhJaRxFDFdVR7Nd2Xcod-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KuZhJaRxFDFdVR7Nd2Xcod-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KuZhJaRxFDFdVR7Nd2Xcod-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">HG Cross: Michael Vanthourenhout scores solo victory in Dendermonde as Pauwels Sauzen go 1-2<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sLHUgbEfhvmivv6G4pBgV9-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sLHUgbEfhvmivv6G4pBgV9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sLHUgbEfhvmivv6G4pBgV9-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sLHUgbEfhvmivv6G4pBgV9-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/sLHUgbEfhvmivv6G4pBgV9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">HG Cross: Lucinda Brand lays down the power in Dendermonde to take first win on first day of racing in 2026\/27 season<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MJYDwjznbz6hmWM57p4KEN-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MJYDwjznbz6hmWM57p4KEN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MJYDwjznbz6hmWM57p4KEN-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MJYDwjznbz6hmWM57p4KEN-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MJYDwjznbz6hmWM57p4KEN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;It&#8217;s the last day of racing so you just give it your all&#8217; &#8211; Per Strand Hagenes closes out the year with solo win in Paris-Tours<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QEjaD6M7HSpBTWv8MzTgRF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QEjaD6M7HSpBTWv8MzTgRF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QEjaD6M7HSpBTWv8MzTgRF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QEjaD6M7HSpBTWv8MzTgRF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QEjaD6M7HSpBTWv8MzTgRF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I messed up that sprint a little bit&#8217; \u2013 Connor Swift &#8216;pretty gutted&#8217; to miss out on closest shot at rainbow at Gravel World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/suxAxaDZCbEQKaeg6TKr2S-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/suxAxaDZCbEQKaeg6TKr2S-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/suxAxaDZCbEQKaeg6TKr2S-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/suxAxaDZCbEQKaeg6TKr2S-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/suxAxaDZCbEQKaeg6TKr2S-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Rider protest &#8216;very fair and correct&#8217; but could have been &#8216;done better&#8217;, says Il Lombardia boss Luca Guercilena<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fSc3WucmXLQq3Z5VpSzBTF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fSc3WucmXLQq3Z5VpSzBTF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fSc3WucmXLQq3Z5VpSzBTF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fSc3WucmXLQq3Z5VpSzBTF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fSc3WucmXLQq3Z5VpSzBTF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Until the last kilometre I did the perfect race&#8217; \u2013 Florian Vermeersch misses defence but keeps his Gravel World Championships podium record intact in Nannup<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QEjaD6M7HSpBTWv8MzTgRF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QEjaD6M7HSpBTWv8MzTgRF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QEjaD6M7HSpBTWv8MzTgRF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QEjaD6M7HSpBTWv8MzTgRF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QEjaD6M7HSpBTWv8MzTgRF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I messed up that sprint a little bit&#8217; \u2013 Connor Swift &#8216;pretty gutted&#8217; to miss out on closest shot at rainbow at Gravel World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eqx6ykzqUc6ZDcGT92aUNV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eqx6ykzqUc6ZDcGT92aUNV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eqx6ykzqUc6ZDcGT92aUNV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eqx6ykzqUc6ZDcGT92aUNV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eqx6ykzqUc6ZDcGT92aUNV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The gravel specialist gets it \u2013 A surprise win for Magnus Bak Klaris breaks domination of road pros on top step of Gravel World Championships podium<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MJh5MQpTLS3PSdttXLars-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MJh5MQpTLS3PSdttXLars-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MJh5MQpTLS3PSdttXLars-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MJh5MQpTLS3PSdttXLars-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MJh5MQpTLS3PSdttXLars-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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last race of a massively successful season that included victories in the Itzulia Basque Country, La Fl\u00e8che Wallonne, Faun-Ard\u00e8che and fourth place overall in the Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Following his victory in Il Lombardia, Seixas said, &#8220;It\u2019s beautiful and crazy to win a Monument.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bR4LcV4WJFdZbkWwgZCHmL-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bR4LcV4WJFdZbkWwgZCHmL-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Il Lombardia: Paul Seixas puts in stunning solo ride to claim first Monument<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MJh5MQpTLS3PSdttXLars-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MJh5MQpTLS3PSdttXLars-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;It&#8217;s a great dream to really be able to compete against Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217; 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but could have been &#8216;done better&#8217;, says Il Lombardia boss Luca Guercilena<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fSc3WucmXLQq3Z5VpSzBTF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fSc3WucmXLQq3Z5VpSzBTF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fSc3WucmXLQq3Z5VpSzBTF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fSc3WucmXLQq3Z5VpSzBTF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fSc3WucmXLQq3Z5VpSzBTF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Until the last kilometre I did the perfect race&#8217; 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&#8211; Per Strand Hagenes closes out the year with solo win in Paris-Tours<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QEjaD6M7HSpBTWv8MzTgRF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QEjaD6M7HSpBTWv8MzTgRF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QEjaD6M7HSpBTWv8MzTgRF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QEjaD6M7HSpBTWv8MzTgRF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QEjaD6M7HSpBTWv8MzTgRF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I messed up that sprint a little bit&#8217; \u2013 Connor Swift &#8216;pretty gutted&#8217; to miss out on closest shot at rainbow at Gravel World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/suxAxaDZCbEQKaeg6TKr2S-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/suxAxaDZCbEQKaeg6TKr2S-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/suxAxaDZCbEQKaeg6TKr2S-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/suxAxaDZCbEQKaeg6TKr2S-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/suxAxaDZCbEQKaeg6TKr2S-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Safety<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Rider protest &#8216;very fair and correct&#8217; but could have been &#8216;done better&#8217;, says Il Lombardia boss Luca Guercilena<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fSc3WucmXLQq3Z5VpSzBTF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fSc3WucmXLQq3Z5VpSzBTF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fSc3WucmXLQq3Z5VpSzBTF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fSc3WucmXLQq3Z5VpSzBTF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fSc3WucmXLQq3Z5VpSzBTF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Until the last kilometre I did the perfect race&#8217; \u2013 Florian Vermeersch misses defence but keeps his Gravel World Championships podium record intact in Nannup<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QEjaD6M7HSpBTWv8MzTgRF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QEjaD6M7HSpBTWv8MzTgRF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QEjaD6M7HSpBTWv8MzTgRF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QEjaD6M7HSpBTWv8MzTgRF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/QEjaD6M7HSpBTWv8MzTgRF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I messed up that sprint a little bit&#8217; \u2013 Connor Swift &#8216;pretty gutted&#8217; to miss out on closest shot at rainbow at Gravel World Championships<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eqx6ykzqUc6ZDcGT92aUNV-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eqx6ykzqUc6ZDcGT92aUNV-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eqx6ykzqUc6ZDcGT92aUNV-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eqx6ykzqUc6ZDcGT92aUNV-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/Eqx6ykzqUc6ZDcGT92aUNV-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The gravel specialist gets it \u2013 A surprise win for Magnus Bak Klaris breaks domination of road pros on top step of Gravel World Championships podium<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MJh5MQpTLS3PSdttXLars-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MJh5MQpTLS3PSdttXLars-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MJh5MQpTLS3PSdttXLars-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MJh5MQpTLS3PSdttXLars-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MJh5MQpTLS3PSdttXLars-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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last race of a massively successful season that included victories in the Itzulia Basque Country, La Fl\u00e8che Wallonne, Faun-Ard\u00e8che and fourth place overall in the Tour de France.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Following his victory in Il Lombardia, Seixas said, &#8220;It\u2019s beautiful and crazy to win a Monument.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase sm:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            You may like<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bR4LcV4WJFdZbkWwgZCHmL-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/bR4LcV4WJFdZbkWwgZCHmL-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Il Lombardia: Paul Seixas puts in stunning solo ride to claim first Monument<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MJh5MQpTLS3PSdttXLars-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/MJh5MQpTLS3PSdttXLars-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;It&#8217;s a great dream to really be able to compete against Tadej Poga\u010dar&#8217; 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