Egan Bernal to return for Ineos at Tour of Denmark – just seven months after life-threatening crash

Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers) will return to the peloton at the Tour of Denmark on Tuesday, less than seven months after his life-threatening crash. Bernal suffered 20 different fractures after smashing into a parked bus in his native Colombia while training in January. Ad He underwent multiple surgeries and significant medical treatment after the incident, saying he felt “like being born again” after being discharged from hospital in February.

Vuelta a EspañaIneos Grenadiers announce Vuelta line-up featuring three leaders5 HOURS AGO “After what happened to me in January, this has been the moment I’ve been waiting for – to race with my team-mates again,” said Bernal. “I can’t emphasise enough how hard the last months have been for me, both physically and mentally. That day, and the journey that I have been on since, will be a part of me forever, it’s something you never forget.

“As is the support that I have received from my family, my girlfriend, the team, Ineos, as well as my fans. As humans we really rely on each other in our times of need, and this year has been a time of need for me – I can’t thank everyone who has been there for me enough. “That support has been invaluable in motivating me every day to work hard to be able to race again.