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Carapaz Named Most Combative Rider of Tour de France, Claims Two Stages
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Carapaz Named Most Combative Rider of Tour de France, Claims Two Stages

From Delo · () Slovenian

Translated from Slovenian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Richard Carapaz was named the most combative rider of the Tour de France, winning the "super combatif" award for the second time.
  • He secured two stage wins and the polka dot jersey for the best climber during the race.
  • Carapaz's aggressive riding style and determination throughout the final week were key factors in his recognition.

Richard Carapaz has received significant recognition at the Tour de France, being named the race's most combative rider and earning the "super combatif" award for the second time in his career. The EF Education EasyPost cyclist's relentless attacking style throughout the final week of the race earned him this prestigious honor.

Carapaz achieved two stage victories and secured the polka dot jersey, signifying him as the best climber in this year's edition. His determination was evident, particularly in the 19th stage where he narrowly missed out on a win due to Tadej Pogaฤar's efforts. However, he bounced back strongly to win the decisive 20th stage on Alpe d'Huez, solidifying his lead in the mountains classification after incidents involving Sepp Kuss.

At one point, I couldn't even believe what was happening. At the start, I was only thinking about the polka dot jersey, but after the first two climbs, I started to believe I could also win a stage. It was extremely difficult; I was constantly riding at the limit of my abilities.

โ€” Richard CarapazDescribing his emotional and physical experience during the Tour de France stages.

Reflecting on his victories, Carapaz expressed his disbelief and immense satisfaction. "At one point, I couldn't even believe what was happening," he stated. "At the start, I was only thinking about the polka dot jersey, but after the first two climbs, I started to believe I could also win a stage. It was extremely difficult; I was constantly riding at the limit of my abilities."

Winning on Alpe d'Huez while wearing the polka dot jersey was a particularly special moment for Carapaz. "I think I deserved this because I fought from the first to the last day of this Tour," he said. "This was a dream Tour de France." The decision for the most combative rider was made through a combination of fan voting and a jury's decision. Although Mads Pedersen received the most fan support, the jury ultimately awarded the prize to Carapaz, marking the third consecutive year EF Education EasyPost has had a rider receive this award.

I think I deserved this because I fought from the first to the last day of this Tour. This was a dream Tour de France.

โ€” Richard CarapazExpressing his satisfaction with his performance and recognition at the Tour de France.
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Originally published by Delo in Slovenian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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