Egan Bernal admits he 'knew from day one he wasn’t at his best level’ at the Vuelta a España 2021

The Colombian Grand Tour star has gradually slipped back on general classification

Egan Bernal on stage 10 of the Vuelta a España
Egan Bernal on stage 10 of the Vuelta a España
(Image credit: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Egan Bernal has admitted he “knew from day one” that he wasn’t in his best form at the Vuelta a España 2021. 

The Ineos Grenadiers leader, winner of the Giro d’Italia earlier this year, was among the favourites to try and topple reigning champion Primož Roglič heading into the race.

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