Cyclisme : Women's Il Lombardia faces hurdles as RCS Sport plans future race

RCS Sport is pushing to establish a women's version of Il Lombardia, but faces significant hurdles. Local bureaucracy and traffic issues complicate the plan, targeting a potential launch in 2027. Reports indicate that while the goal is to include it in the WorldTour calendar, 2028 is a more realistic timeframe. As the women's peloton competes in Milan-San Remo Women, RCS Sport’s commitment to women's cycling is evident, having taken over the Giro d'Italia Women in 2024 and organizing Milan-San Remo Women in 2025. Demi Vollering, fresh off training in Lombardia, emphasizes the importance of a women's Il Lombardia, noting it as a top priority for future UCI reforms. The men's Il Lombardia has a rich history, and RCS aims to mirror that success for women, navigating the challenges of creating a race on the same iconic course from Como to Bergamo.