‘My body told me enough’: Egan Bernal says he abandoned Tour de France 2020 for his health

The reigning champion left the race ahead of stage 17, after falling out of contention 

Stage 14 Tour de France 2020
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Egan Bernal said he abandoned the Tour de France 2020 for his health.

The reigning champion pulled out of the race before the stage of stage 17 to the Col de la Loze, after dramatically falling out of contention at the end of the second week.

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