Egan Bernal admits he was worried about Damiano Caruso’s ambitious Giro d’Italia attack

Bernal found himself a minute behind his nearest rival on the final mountain stage

Egan Bernal finishes stage 20 of the Giro d'Italia 2021
(Image credit: Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Egan Bernal admits he was worried about the ambitious attack launched by Damiano Caruso on the final mountain stage of the Giro d’Italia 2021.  

Maglia rosa Bernal was in a strong position on the penultimate day of racing, heading into the stage with more than two minutes on Bahrain Victorious rider Caruso. 

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