Egan Bernal's smile never fades and the Ineos Colombian, despite being 1'10" behind at the Bormio finish line, is happy with how his Giro d'Italia is going. He is now sixth in the general classification with a gap of 4'43" from Isaac Del Toro. "It didn't go well - he explained - I think we tried again yesterday and nothing, it just didn't work out."

Del Toro yesterday, at the Bormio finish line, demonstrated his supremacy by crossing the line alone, leaving Bardet and Carapaz behind. The Ecuadorian is second in the general classification, followed by Simon Yates, Derek Gee, and Damiano Caruso. "As you could see, those four are simply super strong and I think it was ultimately a good day. We did what we could and we're happy. But the important thing is that I think I gave my maximum on the road. So I'm satisfied with what I'm doing and I feel good."

Egan Bernal has shown positive signs in this Giro, finishing third in Tagliacozzo and fifth in Castelnovo ne' Monti. The dream of standing on the podium in Rome is becoming difficult, but the Colombian, as he has said many times, will continue to attack every day. "I think everyone wants to be at the front and of course I like and would want to win, but it becomes difficult. I can say I'm lucky and I love this job. I like cycling, I like competing, I like being at the front and working hard. I think I managed to do that today and I'm happy with how I tried to attack and how we'll continue to try."

Without a doubt, this is the Giro d'Italia where Latin America, with its riders, is delivering extraordinary battles, and Isaac Del Toro is the symbol of this cycling that truly appeals to everyone.

"I think Isaac Del Toro won very well and I'm very happy for him. He's a good guy and deserves all the good things happening to him."