Damiano Caruso was in the mix for a stage win on stage 18 of the 2023 Vuelta a Espana, eventually finishing a distant second behind Remco Evenepoel. Post-stage, Caruso spoke of his experience trying to ride with Evenepoel in the breakaway.
“It was a tough day. Everyone knew that Remco was the strongest in the leading group. He has shown that too," the Italian of Bahrain - Victorious recaps in his post-stage interview with Eurosport. "Of course he deserves the win. As far as I'm concerned, this second place – behind a champion like him – means a lot. I am satisfied. I couldn't have done more.”
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With Evenepoel eventually winning 4:44 ahead of Caruso, the difference in level between the Belgian and the rest of the breakaway was clear for all to see. Caruso admits that even following in the wheel of the Soudal - Quick-Step leader was a struggle at times.
“Following him is like following a scooter," Caruso hilariously quips. "His pace was too high for me, but also for many, many other riders. It's okay."
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- I had no idea about that either.
santiagobenites10-11-2026 - great analysis thanks! appreciate you posting this. I didn't realize CX had a different standard for deviation. this is even more egregious it seems.mij10-11-2026
- As he isn't currently with Red Bull, I guess if he want to race for one more year he needs to find a team. He's 37 so this will be his last year I would guess, unless he wants to race for almost nothing like Froome did.awp10-11-2026
- I think some are making much ado about nothing. Even though Jonas is getting older, before his crash in the Tour, he looked like a solid 2nd all the way home. No one can really climb with Tadej until this year, Eric Mas showed himself which I think was a one off year for him and Paul Seixas has been able to be pretty close to him. Whatever stage race Jonas enters as long as Tadej is not there he is a favorite to win.awp10-11-2026
- Giro or not Giro, he won't win the Tour!MajorPayne10-11-2026
- Very true.awp10-11-2026
- Ciccone had a very strong end of season. Consistently attacking and livening up races. Hope he makes that last leap in progress and starts notching some significant wins. Great rider to watch.Occam10-11-2026
- Me too!!!!!Occam10-11-2026
- they can sign any 100 of top riders today but Pogi will win over Remco any time at the TDF unless something goes wrongabstractengineer10-11-2026
- the time for a GC rider to retire is when they cannot win stages, or have a significant level drop like from winner/podium into top 5/10 consistently. Roglic is still competitive and Froome raced even though he became pack fodder.abstractengineer10-11-2026
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