Egan Bernal will once again play the role of Carlos Rodriguez's domestique at the 2024 Tour de France
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Colombian cyclist Egan Bernal, recognized for his 2019 Tour de France triumph, is preparing to return to the iconic competition for the second consecutive year. Reports indicate that his main role will be focused on being a key support for his team.
According to information from GCN, Bernal is expected to play a domestique role during the race, backing up his teammates in their aspirations for victory,' basically Carlos Rodríguez and, should he fail, Tom Pidcock. "GCN understands that Egan Bernal, a former winner of the Tour de France back in 2019, is set to return to the race for a second year running but his role looks destined to revolve around super domestique duties, with a ride at the Vuelta a España later in the year also on the cards."
Despite this possible support work, an interesting future for the Colombian cyclist beyond the Tour is on the horizon. Sources suggest that a participation in the Vuelta a España later in the year is also under consideration for Bernal. This event could offer him the opportunity to lead a team and look for an outstanding performance in the Spanish competition.
The Vuelta a España, known for its challenging course and demanding mountainous terrain, could be the ideal Grand Tour for Egan Bernal to demonstrate his skills and ambitions as a team leader.
We will see which Bernal we find in 2024. It should be remembered that after his serious accident that almost cost him his life in 2022, the Colombian managed to return to racing at the end of that same year. After a very complicated start to 2023 marked by injuries, he managed to finish at a high level, finishing the Tour and the Vuelta and being important for his teammates. This season he hopes to take another step forward.
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