Egan Bernal wins Route d'Occitanie as Cosfrenoy takes final stage

TOULOUSE (France): Defending Tour de France champion Egan Bernal secured the overall victory in the Route d'Occitanie on Tuesday, underlining his prowess ahead of cycling's most prestigious race which starts later this month.


Colombian Bernal placed fourth on the final stage, a 195km ride from Lectoure to Rocamadour, won by Frenchman Benoit Cosnefroy .

Team Ineos rider Bernal, 23, looks a nailed-on favourite to win this season's Tour, which was postponed to August 29 due to the coronavirus pandemic .