{"title":"Il Lombardia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIl Lombardia\u003c\/strong\u003e, known as the Race of the Falling Leaves, is the last great Monument of the cycling season. Held each October in the stunning Lombardy region of northern Italy, this race is famous for its brutal climbs, dramatic descents, and the breathtaking autumn scenery of the lakes and mountains. 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The race is particularly beloved by climbers, making it a favourite of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItalian cycling jersey\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etradition. Explore our full\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.retrolica.com\/collections\/monument-cycling-jerseys\"\u003eMonument cycling jerseys\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecollection for all five Monument races, or browse\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.retrolica.com\/collections\/italy-cycling-jerseys\"\u003eItaly cycling jerseys\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor more Italian cycling heritage. 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It has been won by legends including\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.retrolica.com\/collections\/fausto-coppi\"\u003eFausto Coppi\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.retrolica.com\/collections\/eddy-merckx\"\u003eEddy Merckx\u003c\/a\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.retrolica.com\/collections\/gino-bartali\"\u003eGino Bartali\u003c\/a\u003e. Explore our full\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.retrolica.com\/collections\/monument-cycling-jerseys\"\u003eMonument cycling jerseys\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecollection for all Monument race jerseys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich teams dominated Il Lombardia historically?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItalian teams have historically dominated Il Lombardia. 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