Egan Bernal continues his season in the World Tour. The Colombian cyclist has started 2024 in a great way after his participations in the Tour Colombia, O Gran Camiño and the Vuelta a Cataluña. For the rider from Zipaquirá it has been a small approach to his best form.
After a year of recovery to regain confidence on the bike, the winner of the Tour de France and the Giro d’Italia already has in mind his main goal for this year. The Colombian knows that it will be key to be in good shape for the end of the year, when he will try to race the Vuelta a España.
After his first two races of the year, Bernal will have a new challenge on the old continent. The Ineos rider has just crossed paths with Pogacar a few days ago and now he will be a rival of other WT leaders in one of the most important races of the year.
This Friday the English squad revealed that the Colombian will be in the Tour de Romandie to be held from April 23 on Swiss soil. The one-week race is considered one of the most famous and important of the start of the season in the World Tour.
It is expected that the Colombian could be protagonist. Daniel Felipe Martínez, Richard Carapaz, Enric Mas, Lenny Martínez and Juan Ayusso will also appear in the competition’s roster. A high level competition to fight for the title.
Other Colombians who will be present in this race are Harold Tejada and Iván Ramiro Sosa. There, the national riders will seek to continue their preparation for the start of the three big ones in May.
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