"We’ve got nothing to lose, so we acted accordingly" - Egan Bernal continues INEOS' relentless attacking on stage 13 of Giro d'Italia

Stage 13 of the 2025 Giro d’Italia was expected to be a quiet day for the general classification contenders — a chance to catch their breath. But Egan Bernal had other plans.

True to the bold form he's shown throughout this year’s race, the Colombian launched a surprise attack on the climb to San Giovanni in Monte. His move turned what was meant to be a relatively straightforward stage into a punishing one, and by the time the peloton reached the final uphill drag to the finish, the sprinters were running on empty.

Mads Pedersen capitalized to take the win, with Wout van Aert close behind in second and race leader Isaac del Toro rounding out the podium in third. But the real architect of the day’s drama was Bernal. His aggression didn’t just shake up the stage — it also pushed him back into the overall top ten. The INEOS Grenadiers leader jumped from 11th to 9th in the general classification, overtaking Adam Yates and even his own teammate Thymen Arensman, heading into Saturday’s crucial Stage 14.

Speaking to reporters after the finish, Bernal explained the reasoning behind his surprise move: “We decided to go for it today. We’ve got nothing to lose, and we want to animate the race. I think the whole team is really enjoying this Giro,” he said.

Bernal also revealed that the attack wasn’t part of the pre-stage strategy: “I’ll say it again — we’ve got nothing to lose, so we acted accordingly," the Colombian explained in conclusion. "We wanted to see what might happen on the climb to San Giovanni in Monte. It was a decision we made right at the last moment.”

Now back in the top ten, Bernal continues to prove he's not just racing to survive — he's racing to shake things up.