National Championships and Tour Colombia the first races for key 2024 season for Egan Bernal

Egan Bernal will start the 2024 Colombian national road championships season at the end of January in Boyacá. After a year in which he managed to complete the Tour and the Vuelta, his first big challenge this new campaign will be the Tour Colombia.

Born in Zipaquirá, Bernal has been an iconic figure in world cycling and has become a reference for young cyclists in his country. With his sights set on the start of 2024, it is speculated that his competitive debut could be at the National Road Championships, an event that will not only allow him to wear the colors of his country but also to fine-tune his form in a familiar and demanding terrain, close to home.

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After this first stop, Bernal's competitive outlook could extend to the Tour Colombia 2.1, an event that has become even more interesting after the news that the INEOS team has declined to participate. This situation raises the possibility of the talented Colombian cyclist leading a team made up mainly of national riders. This prospect has generated great expectations among Colombian cycling fans, who see Bernal as a figure capable of inspiring and raising the level of local cycling.

The Tour Colombia 2.1 has been a key event in the Latin American cycling calendar and the possible presence of Egan Bernal adds an additional attraction to this competition. His track record in grand tours and his ability to tackle varied terrain make Bernal a contender feared by his rivals and admired by his fans.

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With a mixture of excitement and anticipation, cycling fans are eagerly awaiting Egan Bernal's first appearance in 2024. His presence in the upcoming races not only promises excitement and spectacle, but also the potential to witness a new chapter in the history of Colombian cycling.

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Article written by Juan Larra.