Teams & Riders The official Egan Bernal is the new Egan Bernal thread

[glassmoon]

I know, it is crazy. But here it is:

https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/egan-bernal-could-return-to-racing-in-2022-after-rapid-rehabilitation/

this is imho absolute BS

 

[Lequack]

Great news that he is recovering so well

 

[hfer07]

Amazing to see this! Take as much time as you need to Bernal!

There is a cane in that picture that should be noted as well, whatever that may or not mean.

BINGO

non load bearing training is good for him as part of his PT regimen and fitness but it is evident he still carries issues with walking. Still, It's quite encouraging to see him optimistic about his chances to return this year (doubtful)

 

[KZD]

I really hope that Egan's recovery is not rushed, he should have all the time at his disposal to recover from such a nasty set of injuries.

 

[Escarabajo]

Amazing to see this! Take as much time as you need to Bernal!

There is a cane in that picture that should be noted as well, whatever that may or not mean.

LOL. That's like finding the smoking gun!!

 

[Escarabajo]

I just heard yesterday from a a news media outlet in Colombia that Bernal will travel to Europe in a few weeks to assess his recovery. Specifically to France where Ineos have some experts in the matter.

Maybe they are worried that he is going to fast. But what about the trip?? LOL.

Anyway, his progression looks promising nevertheless.

 

[Arnout]

I just heard yesterday from a a news media outlet in Colombia that Bernal will travel to Europe in a few weeks to assess his recovery. Specifically to France where Ineos have some experts in the matter.

Maybe they are worried that he is going to fast. But what about the trip?? LOL.

Anyway, his progression looks promising nevertheless.

I doubt he'll have to worry about the legroom in Economy class

 

[samhocking]

My guess is now Bernal is mobile and no more surgery, they'll transfer his recovery from his small team in Colombia and over to IM2S at home. He also needs 183 days residency in Monaco per year too obviously.

 

[RedheadDane]

He really is The New Egan Bernal now!

 

[FroomeWagon]

So how do professional cycling contracts work? If Bernal were not to race all season, would he still be paid? Does he have to have so many race days to meet the terms of his contract? Do teams routinely carry insurance on riders in case they are hurt and need to be paid even though they don't have any results?
I assume it varies on your importance to the team, but what about the superstars like Bernal? I would assume there might be a standard approach for them?

It really doesn't seem likely that he could be competitive this season, but who knows ... maybe he is the real superman.

 

[tobydawq]

So how do professional cycling contracts work? If Bernal were not to race all season, would he still be paid? Does he have to have so many race days to meet the terms of his contract? Do teams routinely carry insurance on riders in case they are hurt and need to be paid even though they don't have any results?
I assume it varies on your importance to the team, but what about the superstars like Bernal? I would assume there might be a standard approach for them?

It really doesn't seem likely that he could be competitive this season, but who knows ... maybe he is the real superman.

Yes, he will still be paid. I don't know if they have an insurance.

 

[Escarabajo]

If they have insurances I assume it would be very expensive for a cyclist.

 

[Valv.Piti]

Yes, he will still be paid. I don't know if they have an insurance.

Holm spoke about in a recent podcast than teams legally can reduce the wage by 50% (or something similar) for riders who haven't been available for 3 months or so. Cant remember the exact specifics, but it was discussed due to the Bennett-incident last year where Lefevre wanted to charge him, but apparently couldn't since he was writing EC or some other race.

 

[tobydawq]

Holm spoke about in a recent podcast than teams legally can reduce the wage by 50% (or something similar) for riders who haven't been available for 3 months or so. Cant remember the exact specifics, but it was discussed due to the Bennett-incident last year where Lefevre wanted to charge him, but apparently couldn't since he was writing EC or some other race.

Yes, but that was a different case where they wanted to get rid of him. I doubt Ineos would antagonise Bernal like that.

 

[will-10]

When I see this kind of discussion I dread to think how many people have no clue what's in their own employment contracts

 

[Nacho23]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1508120782853005315

View: https://twitter.com/ammattipyoraily/status/1508120782853005315?t=NQpr4SAZzX1Lb7KCNSI5Ug&s=19


Hes back on the bike!!!

Can we dream of Spain or is it too much?

 

[hfer07]

Egan's recovery is outstanding
Will he be able to "race" this year? maybe. Hope he's not rushed to do so, and IG gives him ample time for it, since it's more than his injuries - His fitness & racing form have to be developed again.

 

[Red Rick]

He will podium the Tour

 

[steffr222]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1508174765730762756

View: https://twitter.com/eganbernal/status/1508174765730762756?s=21&t=dqNG11MUMlTF_jTb3gDdYA

Incredible.

 

[Escarabajo]

I was listening to a podcast and they were reading a tweet from a sports commentator that he was doing the Vuelta this year. Maybe was a joke at how fast his recovery was going or I wasn't sure whether to take seriously. They said to take it with a big grain of salt. But they commented it anyway. Weird!

 

[Red Rick]

I have him pegged for 3rd at the Tour

 

[Valv.Piti]

Too early Rick. Lets see where hes at in 1 month, they might just go with the slow build towards the Vuelta. That should be the most sensible to do, unless hes recovering a lot better than expected I think.

 

[CyclistAbi]

Great to see Bernal on the bike again doing some light training.

 

[Tim Cahill]

This is staggering.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1510325609125318661

 

[Skijumper Roglic fan]

Good to see him making progress…

I wish Egan a good recovery, so that he can win the Vuelta as soon as possible.

Afterwards, he, IMHO, should concentrate on one-day races. If he wins Vuelta, it cannot get any better in stage races. So he should try to win Liege and Lombardia.

He has an impressive palmares in the monuments already: rode three times Lombardia, and finished (2017-2019) in ranks 13, 12 and 3. That shows that he has been (and hopefully is) a potential winner of Liege and Lombardia.