He didn't cross the line first, but Egan Bernal still ended the day acclaimed like a winner. Stage 3 of the Tour Colombia produced a high-altitude slugging match on the arduous circuit around Tunja, and Bernal withstood the blows as well as anybody. He landed a few, too, as he grew more daring in the closing kilometres.
Although Bernal ultimately had to settle for fifth on a stage won by Colombian champion Alejandro Osorio (GW Erco Shimano), his presence was still required on the podium afterwards.
