Five talking points from Il Lombardia 2019
Hesitant rivals helped Bauke Mollema secure a first Dutch victory since 1981
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Bauke Mollema says rivals may have underestimated him, which helped secure Il Lombardia victory
Bauke Mollema at Il Lombardia 2019 (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)The Dutchman timed his attack well and held off the group of favourites to win his first Monument win
Bauke Mollema wins first Monument with Il Lombardia 2019 victory
Bauke Mollema (Photo by Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images)The Dutchman attacked in the closing kilometres and rode solo to victory
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This is who the bookies are backing to win Il Lombardia 2019
Alejandro Valverde (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)The final Monument of the year is just around the corner and the bookmakers have made their predictions of who will win the prestigious crown.