Busy spring for Egan Bernal? Tour de France winner set to continue red hot form after double national title glory
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What a few days it has been for Egan Bernal. After waiting
years for a victory, two have arrived in quick succession, and it’s been an
impressive start to 2025 for the Colombian.
Last week, Bernal took his first win since the 2021 Giro
d'Italia, triumphing first in the national time trial, and then yesterday he
won the road race too! These victories were more than just a race result, it
was a symbol of perseverance after years of struggle following his
life-threatening training crash in early 2022. Could we finally get the Bernal
of 2019 to 2021 back this year?
The significance of these victories cannot be overstated.
His long road back to the top has been riddled with setbacks, injuries, and
doubts about whether he could ever return to his best. Before his national
championship victory, it had been 1,354 days since Bernal came out first during
a race, a staggering wait for a rider who once looked destined to dominate
Grand Tours for years to come. His severe accident a few years ago left him
with multiple fractures, requiring intensive rehabilitation just to be able to
ride again, let alone compete at the highest level.
Now, with these two wins under his belt, Bernal’s confidence
appears to be returning. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, his
upcoming race calendar for the spring includes Clásica Jaén later this month,
followed by the Vuelta a Andalucia, Strade Bianche, and Tirreno-Adriatico.
These races will be key in determining whether he is ready to return to Grand
Tour podium contention. Reports suggest that the Vuelta a Espana could be his
primary target for the season, marking his first time leading the INEOS
Grenadiers in a Grand Tour since his accident.
Bernal’s resurgence is not just a personal victory but a
significant boost for his team, a team desperately looking for a leader and a
grand tour threat.
Fin MajorCycling Journalist
Fin Major is a UK-based writer at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2024. He is the site’s main writer for FAQs and evergreen explainers and has written around 2,000 pieces for the platform. Alongside this work, he focuses on in-depth analysis and covers the biggest races on the calendar, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, providing clear context around performance trends, tactics, and key storylines.
In his reporting, Fin uses reputable data sources such as ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. Outside of writing, Fin is an active cyclist, which supports his practical understanding of the sport and its demands.
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