Richard Carapaz

Richard Antonio Carapaz Montenegro is an Ecuadorian professional road racing cyclist who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam EF Education–EasyPost. Carapaz won the 2019 Giro d'Italia, becoming the first Ecuadorian rider to win the race. Wikipedia

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Road Racing

Richard Carapaz Breaks Contract with EF Education-EasyPost to Join NSN in Transfer Stunner

Carapaz and NSN Cycling Team confirm three-year deal that leaves a void at EF and will reshape grand tour racing in 2027.

Jim CottonOctober 16, 2026

Road Racing

Roglič, Carapaz, Bernal: Retirement Talk and Bombshell Rumors Leave Questions over 3 Grand Tour Greats

Carapaz reported to be splitting from EF to join NSN in move that would reshape the narrative as Rogič and Bernal address retirement rumors.

Jim CottonOctober 16, 20261

Road Racing

Clasica San Sebastian: A Record Fourth for Evenepoel but Not Without Drama

Remco Evenepoel takes a stomping win in the post-Tour classic following recovery from puncture.

Shane StokesAugust 1, 2026

Tour de France

Quinn Simmons Is a Dark Horse to Win 2026 Road Worlds, and 21 Hot Takes from the Tour de France

21 hot takes from the 2026 Tour de France to help relive three weeks of dope debate, secret GC racers, and too little beef.

Jim CottonJuly 29, 20267

Tour de France

Quinn Simmons Didn't Win a Stage, But Won Over Tour de France Fans in 'Ricky Bobby' Style

Seven breakaways, a viral high-five with his dad, and a Talladega Nights-inspired tracksuit turned the American into one of the biggest fan favorites at the Tour de France.

Andrew HoodJuly 26, 20262

Tour de France

Sepp Kuss Fined $1800 and Penalized a Minute for Littering After Alpe d’Huez Pain

Coloradan goes 'all in' and shows graciousness in defeat, coming up short after two late crashes while on the limit.

Andy McGrathJuly 25, 2026

Tour de France

Tour de France Stage 20: Carapaz Wins after Kuss Heartbreak, Pogačar Pulls Del Toro to White Jersey

Kuss crashes twice in dramatic final to Alpine queen stage, Seixas cracks after Pogačar dials up the pace in the GC group.

Jim CottonJuly 25, 20262

Tour de France

Safety Netting Saves Sepp Kuss After Double Crash Ends Tour de France Stage Bid

Sepp Kuss saw his chances of a Tour de France stage win slip away after two late crashes, with roadside safety netting appearing to stop him from a potentially dangerous fall.

Andrew HoodJuly 26, 20264

Tour de France

How Kuss and Co. Blew Their Best Chance to Beat Tadej Pogačar on Alpe d'Huez

Pogačar's record ride on Alpe d'Huez may have been unstoppable, but the breakaway's lack of cooperation meant they lost the only hope they had.

Andrew HoodJuly 26, 20261

Tour de France

Tense Tour Mountains Battle Goes Right Down to the Wire Between Pogačar and Carapaz

Tiny difference between two ace climbers at the Tour de France contrasts with green jersey contest.

Shane StokesJuly 24, 20261

Tour de France

Tour de France Stage 18: Carapaz Gives EF Education-Easypost A Huge Tour Stage Win

EF Education EasyPost rider Richard Carapaz strongest on the final climb to solo to victory, Matteo Jorgenson third.

Shane StokesJuly 23, 2026

Tour de France

Rivals Slam UAE’s Senseless, Energy-Spending Tactics and Pogačar Dominance

Pogačar makes up 45 seconds in one kilometer on breakaway Carapaz with no-gifts approach as UAE Emirates-XRG chase team classification

Andy McGrathJuly 15, 20263

Road Racing

Pipped by Pogačar: Heartbreak for Van Der Poel in Electrifying Tour de Suisse TT

Tadej Pogačar drills it in technical time trial finale to edge out Mathieu Van der Poel by tightest of margins.

Shane StokesJune 20, 2026

Road Racing

Tour de Suisse Stage 2: UAE Can’t Open a Gift from Pogačar as Breakaway Has Its Day

Grégoire wins breakaway sprint, Pogačar attempts to gift stage to Tour de France teammate after receiving concerning news about his partner, Žigart.

Jim CottonJune 18, 2026

Road Racing

Tadej Pogačar Just Crushed Everybody's Hopes for the Tour de France

Tour de Suisse stage 1: Pogačar blows everybody's doors off with 69km solo rampage as he puts the finishing touches on his Tour de France form.

Jim CottonJune 17, 2026

News

New Way to Win a Bike Race: Celebrate Early, Crash, Slide Across Line

Liam Slock's first professional win came with a crash landing after he slid across the finish line ahead of Carapaz and Vlasov at GP Gippingen.

Andrew HoodJune 15, 20261

Road Racing

Jonas Vingegaard Just Became So Clearly the Favorite for the Giro It's Painful

UPDATED: Carapaz latest to pull out as decimation of the startlist due to injury and illness clears Vingegaard's path to debut victory.

Jim CottonMay 4, 2026

Road Racing

How to Watch Tirreno-Adriatico 2026 in the USA, Canada, and Worldwide

Here's how to follow 'Race of the Two Seas' as Roglič, Del Toro, Van der Poel, Jorgenson, Van Aert headline crazy-deep line up.

Jim CottonMarch 6, 2026

Road Racing

Pogačar to See Super Support from Roglič at Road Worlds: Can Evenepoel, Carapaz, Ayuso Stop the Slovenians?

Start lists take shape as Ferrand-Prévot, Vollering, Roglič, Carapaz buck trend of riders chosing to skip gruelling Rwanda world championships.

Jim CottonSeptember 2, 2025

Vuelta a España

Vuelta a España Start List: Bernal Confirmed, No Carapaz or Gee, Pidcock Doubles Down on GC Push

Road to red jersey clears for Vingegaard as Carapaz, Ciccone withdraw from GC battle in latest flurry of teams to confirm Vuelta selections.

Jim CottonAugust 21, 2025