History of Egan Bernal in Timeline
Egan Bernal is a Colombian cyclist who became the first Latin American and youngest rider since 1909 to win the Tour de France in 2019. He rides for Ineos Grenadiers and also secured victory at the Giro d'Italia in 2021, adding a second Grand Tour title to his name. His achievements mark him as a significant figure in cycling history.
1909: Youngest Tour de France Winner Since 1909
Egan Bernal's 2019 Tour de France victory made him the youngest winner since 1909.
2014: Silver Medal at UCI Mountain Bike World Championships
In 2014, Egan Bernal won a silver medal in the junior cross country event at the UCI Mountain Bike World Championships.
2015: Bronze Medal at UCI Mountain Bike World Championships
Egan Bernal earned a bronze medal in the junior cross country event at the 2015 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships.
2015: Junior Road Racing Success
In 2015, Egan Bernal started gaining success in junior road racing, winning the Clasica Juventudes Cajica and the Sognando Il Giro delle Fiandre.
2016: Professional Cycling Debut and Early Success
Egan Bernal made his professional cycling debut in 2016, bypassing the U23 route. He achieved top 20 finishes in several races and won the Tour of Bihor.
2017: First Professional Wins and Team Sky Contract
In 2017, Bernal secured his first professional wins at the Sibiu Cycling Tour and the Tour de l'Avenir. He also signed a contract with Team Sky for the 2018 season.
February 2018: Colombian National Time Trial Champion and Tour Colombia Win
In February 2018, Bernal won the Colombian National Time Trial Championships and the first edition of the Tour Colombia.
2019: Paris-Nice Victory
Egan Bernal won the 2019 Paris-Nice, becoming the first Colombian and South American rider to do so.
2020: Top Finishes and Podiums
In 2020, Bernal finished fourth at the Tour Colombia, won the Route d'Occitanie, finished second at the Tour de l'Ain, and achieved podiums in the Colombian Road Race Championships.
2021: Giro d'Italia Success
During the 2021 Giro d'Italia, Bernal secured his first Grand Tour stage win and wore the pink jersey. He extended his lead and ultimately won the race.
2021: Vuelta a España Performance
In the 2021 Vuelta a España, Bernal rode with a strong team, took over the young rider classification, and finished 6th overall.
2022: Recovery and Potential Return
Bernal began recovering from an accident in 2022, with a possible return to cycling later in the season.
2022: Planned Return to Racing
Bernal's return to racing was planned for the 2022 Vuelta a Burgos, later changed to Danmark Rundt, after rumors of a Vuelta a España return were dismissed.
2023: Tour de Romandie and Grand Tour Participation
In 2023, Bernal finished 8th at the Tour de Romandie and participated in the Tour de France and Vuelta a España.
