A positive for COVID-19 left the Ecuadorian cyclist Richard Carapaz outside the Tour de La Provence (France), a situation that puts in doubt his participation in the national cycling championships which will be played between February 18 and 20 in Quito.
Ineos Grenadiers announced on Saturday that the Locomotive “Currently showing no symptoms”, and from Ecuador the possibility of ruling out a false positive was opened.
Santiago Rosero, president of the Ecuadorian Cycling Federation, announced that Ineos “will repeat the test to rule out a false positive”, a situation that has not been commented on by the British or by the cyclist, who appeared on social networks this Sunday with a message that could clarify his situation.
in your accounts, Carapaz speaks of “a preseason with a couple of setbacks”, this in relation to the forced abandonment in the Étoile de Bessèges (France) after a fall in the third stage.
Added to this was his departure from the Tour de La Provence for the positive; but nevertheless, Carapaz assured that he continues “with clear objectives and the illusion intact”.
Even if Carapaz does not indicate anything in relation to his contagionthe response messages from the fans focused on sending him “encouragement” and wishing him a “speedy recovery”, to which the Carchense replied: “Thank you all for your good wishes!”.
To possible absence of Carapaz at the cycling nationals added the accident suffered this Sunday by the champion Miryam Núñez, two attractive names for the national cycling fans, who await their new champions next Sunday, in Quito. (D)
Source: Eluniverso
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