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Richard Carapaz wins 'Day After the Tour' criterium in Netherlands

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Ecuadorian cyclist Richard Carapaz won the 'Day After the Tour' criterium in Boxmeer, Netherlands, on July 27, 2026.
  • Carapaz, who had a strong performance in the Tour de France, wore his polka dot jersey and was celebrated by fans.
  • The race, in its 50th edition, also featured other notable cyclists like Thymen Arensman and Jasper Philipsen.

Ecuadorian cyclist Richard Carapaz secured victory at the 'Day After the Tour' (Daags na de Tour) criterium held in Boxmeer, Netherlands, on July 27, 2026. The 80-kilometer race took place just one day after the conclusion of the Tour de France, where Carapaz was a prominent figure.

Arriving as one of the event's major stars, Carapaz was greeted by enthusiastic fans before the race, parading in a convertible and wearing the polka dot jersey he earned in the Tour de France. His performance in the French Grand Tour included winning two stages, clinching the mountains classification, and being named the most combative rider.

just like in the Tour, Richie was a bit better.

— Thymen ArensmanAcknowledging Richard Carapaz's strong performance after the race.

Competitors acknowledged Carapaz's superior form. Thymen Arensman, last year's winner and the second-place finisher, admitted, "Just like in the Tour, Richie was a bit better." Jasper Philipsen, who finished third, cited fatigue, stating he "didn't have the legs in his best moment."

This year marked the 50th edition of the professional criterium, with organizers expressing pride in the high caliber of participants. Despite the excitement, there was uncertainty until the last moment regarding which riders would compete in this commemorative event. Carapaz's earnings from the Tour de France, including stage wins and classifications, amounted to approximately $117,000 (103,000 euros), with a portion typically shared among his team.

I didn't have the legs in my best moment.

— Jasper PhilipsenExplaining his performance after finishing third in the race.
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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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