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Richard Carapaz named most combative rider and King of the Mountains at Tour de France 2026

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ecuadorian cyclist Richard Carapaz was recognized as the most combative rider and leader of the mountain classification at the Tour de France 2026.
  • This marks a significant achievement, coinciding with the fifth anniversary of his 2020 Olympic gold medal victory.
  • Carapaz will defend his polka-dot jersey in the upcoming stage 20, a challenging mountain stage, before the race concludes in Paris.

Ecuadorian cyclist Richard Carapaz has earned multiple accolades at the Tour de France 2026, being named the most combative rider and securing the lead in the mountain classification.

This recognition comes on the fifth anniversary of his historic Olympic road race gold medal win at the Tokyo 2020 Games. Carapaz, known as the 'Locomotora del Carchi' (The Locomotive of Carchi), received the combativity award on stages 10, 14, 18, and 19. He also claimed the prestigious polka-dot jersey, signifying his lead in the mountains classification.

Carapaz expressed emotion upon receiving his awards on the stage 19 podium, celebrating with fans. He will now face the demanding stage 20, a high-mountain route, where he must defend his lead in the mountains classification. The race is nearing its conclusion, with stage 21 set to finish in Paris as a flat stage favoring sprinters.

The cyclist is aiming to repeat his 2024 King of the Mountains title and further solidify his legacy as a prominent figure in world cycling. His career already boasts a Giro d'Italia victory in 2019 and multiple wins in Grand Tours. This Tour de France performance underscores his continued prowess and determination in elite cycling competitions.

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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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