Egan Bernal spoke about the competition in Giro d’Italia 2021 – Cycling – Sports

Egan Bernal has been confirmed in the Ineos team that will be in the Giro d’Italia 2021, which will take place between May 8-30.

The Colombian cyclist, who will be part of the Italian team for the first time, felt comfortable with the decision communicated by the team’s organization.

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“I think it’s the best decision. I wanted to compete in the Giro since I became a professional in 2016. Even in the year I won the Tour de France in 2019, I had to compete in the Giro, but past events meant it didn’t work, “he told www.cyclingnews.com

And I add: ““Last year it was very difficult for me because of the problems I had with my back. We analyzed the situation and I think we all agree that it was mIt’s better for me to focus on the races I really enjoy participating in. The giro is without a doubt one that I have been waiting for a long time and psychologically that gave me a boost ”.

Bernal was to take part in the 2019 Giro, but a fall and a broken collarbone prevented him, he went to the Tour de France and won it.

“It seems that every time I think about the competition in the Giro something happens, but I won’t let that play in my mind. I want to enjoy the race, it’s a race that I like it and I am very happy to focus on it, very motivated by the prospect of competing in the end “, he remarked.

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