Egan: “The turn occupies a special place in my heart”

The Colombian Egan Bernal will lead the ineos in the 2025 Italian turn, competition of which he was champion four years ago.

He returns to the Italian routes to the command of his squad in one of his favorite races and that He won in 2021. Ineos appointed him head of ranks for this edition that will start from Durazzo in Albania and end in Rome.

“The turn occupies a special place in my heart. It was where I achieved one of the most important milestones of my career in 2021 and I am motivated and grateful to lead the team with Thimmen“Bernal said.

Among his teammates for the round of 3,443 kilometers in 21 stages will have the support of the Zipaquireño Brandon Rivera, soldier for the mountain.

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

In 2025, Egan began with National Route and Course Titles. A few days after he injured in Spain and again in good shape, he returns to the first great return of the calendar.

“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 “he finished.

The Italian turn will run from May 9 to June 1.