Bernal: Thomas is still Ineos' primary leader at Tour de France

Despite getting the green light to ride his 'own race' on the final climb to Prat d'Albis on the final Pyrenean stage of the Tour de France on Sunday, Egan Bernal insisted Geraint Thomas is still Team Ineos' 'primary leader' ahead of the final week.

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