Egan Bernal is \"making great progress\" in his recovery from serious injuries, but it is too soon to provide a timeline on his return to cycling, his Ineos Grenadiers team have said.<\/p>\n
Bernal reportedly suffered 20 different fractures in a life-threatening collision with a parked bus in his native Colombia while training in January.<\/p>\n
The 25-year-old underwent multiple surgeries and significant medical treatment after the incident, and was discharged from hospital last week.<\/p>\n
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'My first steps!' - Bernal walking unaided in latest recovery update<\/p>\n
10\/02\/2022 AT 22:18<\/p>\n
He has been continuing his recovery at home, and the Grenadiers are pleased with the progress he is making.<\/p>\n
\"Egan is making great progress at home and working with a local rehab clinic where his recovery is going well,\" the team said in a medical update.<\/p>\n
\"At present our medical staff have not set a definitive timeline for when we should expect to see him back on his bike.<\/p>\n
\"For the time being he will remain in Colombia until his progression has reached a satisfactory level for him to return to his European base.\"<\/p>\n
The Colombian, a two-time Grand Tour winner, shared a video this week of him riding a static bike.<\/p>\n
Underneath, he wrote: \"Never let anyone tell you that you cant do something.<\/p>\n
The 25-year-old secured the maglia rosa at last year's Giro d'Italia to add a second Grand Tour triumph to his 2019 Tour de France win.<\/p>\n
Bernal was hampered by a back injury at the 2020 edition of the race as Pogacar stunned Roglic in the penultimate stage time-trial to take his first Grand Tour crown.<\/p>\n
If the Colombian is ruled out of Tour de France contention, as seems likely after such significant injuries, fellow former winner Geraint Thomas could take on a greater role.<\/p>\n
Highlights: Glory for Ineos as Bernal wins Giro, Ganna takes final stage<\/p>\n
The Welshman confirmed that he is sculpting his season in a bid to peak across the three weeks in France.<\/p>\n
In the lead-up to that, Im just going to race every race and look to try to get what I can out of it and look to enjoy the racing. <\/p>\n
\"In the past, it was maybe a bit more controlled and every race was more for the General Classification. Now I think its a bit more that sometimes Ill go GC if Im up there, and other times Ill go for stages or help with lead-outs and all that kind of jazz.<\/p>\n
\"Its like I keep on saying, just enjoying the race.<\/p>\n
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'Like being born again' - Bernal says he has second chance after leaving hospital<\/p>\n
07\/02\/2022 AT 19:57<\/p>\n
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Bernal leaves intensive care as recovery from horrific crash continues<\/p>\n
05\/02\/2022 AT 12:25<\/p>\n
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