Calmer and with a better face, that’s how he introduced himself Richard Carapaz this sunday after injury and withdrawal from the Tour de Francethe product of a hard fall in the initial stage.

EF Education-EasyPost team runner he fell with 23 kilometers to go in Bilbao. Carapaz ran into the Spaniard Enrico Mas (Movistar), both fell and left the race due to injuries, An Ecuadorian with a broken left patella, while the Iberian has a fracture in his right shoulder blade.

Richard Carapaz says goodbye to the Tour de France

EF shared a video this Sunday with the statements of Carapaz, grateful for the support I received after the fall.

“I want to send you away Greetings to everyone who was part of this great project“, said the Ecuadorian, regarding the work with the American team in which he was signed in 2023, although without achieving the expected results of the leader.

Tell them I’m fine Thank you for your messages of support to the team that was always on hold. We will come back stronger“, said the tricolor cyclist.

in the post, The team also thanked the Ecuadorian for making them “dream”.

“I miss you. Rest well. See you soon“, announced the American team. (D)