Ecuadorian Aiming To Swap Polka Dots For Red Jersey In Grand Tour Hat Trick Bid

Richard Carapaz sets sights on Vuelta a España glory after Tour de France heroics

Ecuadorian aiming to swap polka dots for red jersey in Grand Tour hat-trick bid

Carapaz enjoyed a successful Tour de France, winning the King of the Mountains competition and finishing fourth overall

Richard Carapaz has set his sights on winning the Vuelta a España after a successful Tour de France campaign.

The Ecuadorian climber won the King of the Mountains competition at the Tour and finished fourth overall, and he is now targeting victory in the Spanish Grand Tour.

"I am very motivated for the Vuelta a España," Carapaz said. "I think I have a good chance of winning it. I have been training hard and I am feeling strong."

Carapaz will be the leader of the EF Education-EasyPost team at the Vuelta, and he will be supported by a strong squad that includes Sepp Kuss, Rigoberto Uran, and Hugh Carthy.

The Vuelta a España will take place from August 19 to September 10, and Carapaz will be one of the favorites to win the race.

Carapaz's chances of winning the Vuelta a España

Carapaz has a number of factors in his favor as he bids to win the Vuelta a España.

• He is a strong climber, and the Vuelta a España features a number of challenging mountain stages.
• He is in good form, having won the King of the Mountains competition at the Tour de France.
• He has a strong team around him, including Sepp Kuss, Rigoberto Uran, and Hugh Carthy.

However, Carapaz will also face some stiff competition from the likes of Primož Roglič, Tadej Pogačar, and Enric Mas.

Carapaz's rivals for the Vuelta a España

Carapaz will need to be at his best if he is to win the Vuelta a España.

• Primož Roglič is the defending champion and one of the best Grand Tour riders in the world.
• Tadej Pogačar is a two-time Tour de France winner and one of the most exciting young riders in the world.
• Enric Mas is a Spanish rider who has finished on the podium of the Vuelta a España twice.

Carapaz will need to be at his best if he is to beat these riders and win the Vuelta a España.

Conclusion

Richard Carapaz is a serious contender to win the Vuelta a España.

He has the climbing ability, the form, and the team to challenge for the victory.

However, he will need to be at his best to beat the likes of Primož Roglič, Tadej Pogačar, and Enric Mas.