Uphill mass sprints for the line are not one of Bernal's best specialities, but his good positioning and promising form, as well as strong teamwork, all combined to leave him ideally placed for the final battle. The winner of the Tour de France back in 2019 and the Giro d'Italia in 2021, Bernal's long road to recovery after his terrible early-season crash in 2022 already saw him claim a major landmark with seventh in the Giro d'Italia.