
Star Colombian racer Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers) has warned against an excessive hike in expectations after taking a dramatic solo win for the second year running in the Colombian National Championships.
Able to triumph on a ultra-tough course with thirteen ascents of the Alto de la Concepcíon, a climb with segments of up to 20%, Bernal's 2026 victory carried considerable extra resonance as it was raced on a circuit in his home town of Zipaquirá.