Richard Carapaz climbs in Tour de France standings after Stage 14

Ecuadorian cyclist Richard Carapaz made significant gains in the Tour de France 2026, climbing four spots in the general classification following a demanding Stage 14. The Education-First rider demonstrated resilience throughout the 153.3 km mountain stage, which featured over 3,800 meters of elevation gain.

Carapaz was a prominent figure, leading the stage until the final 10 kilometers before being overtaken by stage winner Tadej Pogačar. Despite not winning the stage, Carapaz finished eighth, improving his overall standing from 19th to 15th. He also solidified his position as the third-highest ranked Latin American rider in the general classification, trailing only Isaac del Toro of Mexico and Egan Bernal of Colombia.

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It is going to be vital; the more points we can get along the way, the better.

In the mountains classification, Carapaz maintained his third-place position with 38 points, trailing Pogačar (52 points) and Valentin Paret-Peintre (43 points). Speaking before the stage, Carapaz conveyed his physical well-being and strong motivation, stating his legs felt good and his focus was on securing a stage victory in the prestigious race. "I am quite well, I have the legs to try to go for a stage; that is the motivation every day," he said, reflecting his ambition as a former Giro d'Italia winner and Olympic gold medalist.

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I am quite well, I have the legs to try to go for a stage; that is the motivation every day.