Cycling: In addition to the yellow jersey, Egan Bernal also took home the white jersey last year. The Colombian could do the same this year. But he has well-known competitors - including a German.
Egan Bernal: He's only casually interested in the white jersey
At the age of 22 has Egan Bernal became the second youngest professional of all time to win the 2019 Tour de France. It is logical that he now wants to repeat his triumph from last year. The fact that he is automatically the top favorite for the white jersey of the best young driver will only interest him in passing. If Egan Bernal can match his top performance, it will be almost impossible to beat him in this rating.
Tadej Pogacar: He doesn't just want to wear the shirt on his own
Egan Bernal's biggest challenger is considered Tadej Pogačar. The Slovenian convinced in 2019 in his first year as a professional. He immediately won the Tour of California and was third overall in the Vuelta a Espana. He also won three stages in the high mountains of the Tour of Spain. No wonder the experts see him as the next superstar. Since him with the top cast of Tour de France In 2020 only a few are really on the bill, but he might be able to triumph out of the slipstream. Egan Bernal would have to show serious weaknesses for that to happen.
Daniel Martinez: The Surprise of the Dauphiné
As fifth overall Daniel Martinez started the last stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné. A few hours later he was allowed to celebrate as the winner of the tour. With his offensive driving style, he attacked well before the finish, together with, among others, Miguel Angel Lopez. Then he left everyone standing and captured the yellow jersey. Behind them, Thibaut Pinot tried to defend his overall lead, but he didn't stand a chance against Daniel Martinez that day. A mayfly? Rather not. Daniel Martinez has already shown his skills several times. If he now takes the next step, he is a serious contender for a top placement on a Grand Tour – and thus also for the white jersey.
Enric Mas: Everyone is expecting the next step
Spain's only hope in terms of general classification is Enric Mas. The 25-year-old carries the entire burden of a weak generation on his shoulders. Even if there are other top Spanish drivers besides him, his talent makes him the most promising candidate. At the Vuelta a Espana 2018 he surprised with second place in the overall ranking. Now he should be able to do something similar in the Tour de France. With Alejanddro Valverde appearing to be on the wane - which he was granted at the age of 2 - Enric Mas could be the sole leader of his side.
Lennard Kämna: Noble helper and candidate for the white jersey
Germany finally has strong climbers again. After years of dry spells, we can finally once again celebrate a podium candidate in Emanuel Buchmann. Quite so far in development is Lennard Kamna not yet. After the Corona break, the 23-year-old finally expressed his future ambitions. Be Stage win at the Critérium du Dauphiné was impressive because he was not only able to defend himself against the approaching field, but also left well-known companions from the breakaway behind. Realistic chances of the white jersey at the Tour de France 2020 however, do not exist. To do that, he would have to drive alongside Emanuel Buchmann for the overall standings, which, according to the team strategy, will certainly not happen. But he is definitely capable of a stage win.
