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Richard Carapaz rides to second overall at the Tour de Suisse

Ecuadorian’s podium caps a huge week for team following Cédrine Kerbaol’s second overall at the women’s race

June 21, 2026

Richard Carapaz finished second overall at the Tour de Suisse after a brave and consistent week of racing through the Swiss mountains.

The Ecuadorian set the tone on the opening stage in Sondrio, where the race exploded far earlier than expected. When Tadej Pogačar launched his long-range attack, Richard did not wait for the race to come back together. He committed fully, rode clear of the chasers, and spent much of the final 50 kilometers alone in pursuit. It was a huge ride: aggressive, determined, and full of the fight that has made Richard one of the most exciting racers in the peloton.

That performance put him second on the stage and second overall, a position he would defend all the way to the end.

Sunday’s last stage, a demanding mountain circuit from around the Col de la Croix, offered one final test. With more than 4,400 meters of climbing and very little flat road, there was nowhere to hide. Richard rode with the calm and control of a Grand Tour winner, staying attentive on the climbs and fighting all the way to the line to secure his place on the final podium.

Richard’s podium also capped a huge week for EF Pro Cycling in Switzerland. His second place overall followed Cédrine Kerbaol’s ride to second overall at the women’s Tour de Suisse, giving the team two GC podiums in one of the most important racing weeks of the summer.

Proud of our two standout performances on Swiss roads. What a week of racing.

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