Egan, for the reconquest: “I feel strong for the turn”

Friday 02nd May 2025 10:45 PM

It remains very little for the first great return of the season to be launched. As of Friday, May 9, and until June 1, The 108th edition of the Italy turn will be run. And for Colombia, there is illusion of reconquest.

A week after starting, the Ineos Grenadiers He revealed his alignment for the 2025 turn, confirming Egan Bernal as head of the ranks and main letter for the general. The Colombian, champion in 2021, returns to the Italian race After 3 years of absence.

“The turn occupies a special place in my heart. It was where I achieved one of the most important milestones From my career in 2021 and I am motivated and grateful to lead the team with Thymen, ”Egan said in statements to the INEOS.

“Let’s fight every day”

Bernal, who suffered a fall in February and Clavicle fracture in Jaén’s classiche said he is ready to compete in the ‘Corsa Rosa’. It is worth mentioning that the 28 -year -old cyclist comes from being seventh in the general classification of the Volta to Catalonia and that at the beginning of the year he was double national champion.

“This season has not been the simplest due to my clavicle fracture after the fall in Jaén’s classic in February. But we had a good rehabilitation plan and I could return to the bike quickly later. I have had a good training block And I feel strong for the turn “said the INEOS capo.

On the other hand, Egan valued the team that will accompany him during the 3 weeks of competition in Italy. Next to him will be Thymen Arensman, Jonathan Castroviejo, Lucas Hamilton, Kim Heiduk, Josh Tarling, Ben Turner and The Colombian Brandon Rivera.

“We have a very balanced team for this year’s edition, with boys who can support the mountain and others who can look for stage victory opportunities. The team is hungry and we will go out to fight every day”He said.

Ineos, with confidence in Egan Bernal

The performance director of the British team, Scott Drawer, highlighted the presence of Egan on the payroll that will face the turn and assured that both the Colombian and Thymen (the two leaders), “provide true depth and Leadership in battle by the general ”.

“Egan’s trip to return to the best way has been nothing less than incredible, And his experience in a race like the turn is invaluable for the rest of the team, ”added Drawer, also in statements provided by the INEOS.

More Colombians in the Italy 2025

During this week the different teams will reveal their alignments for the Italian race. In the preliminary list, in addition to the already ratified Bernal and Rivera, they are Daniel Felipe Martínez (Red Bull-Bora Hansgrohe), runner -up in 2024, Nairo Quintana (Movistar Team), Fernando Gaviria (Movistar Team) and Einer Rubio (Movistar Team).