Bernal targets Giro d'Italia as Ineos send Thomas, Geoghegan Hart, Carapaz to Tour de France

Team Ineos enjoyed a new name as Ineos Grenadiers in 2020, and seemed to be having a bit more fun than usual, too
Ineos Grenadiers built an 'expansive' style of racing in 2020 (Image credit: Getty Images Sport)

Egan Bernal is set to turn his attention to the Giro d'Italia this year, as Ineos Grenadiers send Geraint Thomas, Tao Geoghegan Hart, and Richard Carapaz to the Tour de France. Meanwhile, newly-signed Adam Yates will be targeting the Vuelta a España.

Team manager Dave Brailsford spoke to the media on Wednesday to outline the team's Grand Tour plans for 2021, and how they'll balance the ambitions of so many potential leaders.

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