[1] He attacked on the Villa Vergano climb with 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) to go, soloing on to victory.

He crossed the finish line in Lecco with an advantage of 15 seconds over his nearest rival, Dan Martin of Garmin–Cervélo.

[2] In 2012, he tried to defend his title at the Giro di Lombardia, finishing in the chase group in eighth position as Joaquim Rodríguez (Team Katusha) claimed the victory.

[4] After three seasons in October 2015, Zaugg agreed to join IAM Cycling for 2016.

[5] He ended his career at the 2016 Il Lombardia, a race he had previously won in 2011.