Richard Carapaz set to go head to head with Primoz Roglic, Adam Yates and Juan Ayuso at 2025 Giro d'Italia
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Richard Carapaz, the 2019 Giro d’Italia winner, is set to
make a long-awaited return to the Italian Grand Tour in 2025. According to La
Gazzetta dello Sport, the Ecuadorian star is eager to revisit the race that
brought him his first Grand Tour victory.
Carapaz’s triumph at the 2019 Giro remains one of the
defining moments of his career. In a thrilling edition, Carapaz claimed the
maglia rosa after a decisive attack on stage 14 and never relinquished it. He
held off Italy’s Vincenzo Nibali, who finished second, and Primoz Roglic, who
came third, to secure the overall victory.
Carapaz last raced at the Giro in 2022, where he narrowly
missed out on a second pink jersey. Battling fiercely with Jai Hindley, Carapaz
ultimately had to settle for second place, a disappointment for the ambitious
climber. His performances in subsequent seasons, however, have showed fans just
why he is considered one of the world’s very best climbers..
At the 2024 Tour de France, Carapaz was one of the standout
riders of the race. He secured his first stage victory at the Tour, and donned
the yellow jersey on stage 4, a proud moment for the Ecuadorian and his nation.
Later in the season, Carapaz finished fourth in the Vuelta a Espana, narrowly
missing the podium to Enric Mas. His consistent performances reaffirmed his
status as one of the premier Grand Tour riders, proving he can still compete at
the highest level at 31 years old.
The 2025 Giro d’Italia promises to be a thrilling edition of
the race, with a stacked field including Primoz Roglic, Nairo Quintana, Adam
Yates, Juan Ayuso, Mikel Landa, and Wout van Aert. For Carapaz, this return to
the race where he first tasted Grand Tour glory will be a chance to reclaim the
pink jersey and further solidify his legacy in the sport.
Fin MajorCycling Journalist
Fin Major is a UK-based writer at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2024. He is the site’s main writer for FAQs and evergreen explainers and has written around 2,000 pieces for the platform. Alongside this work, he focuses on in-depth analysis and covers the biggest races on the calendar, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, providing clear context around performance trends, tactics, and key storylines.
In his reporting, Fin uses reputable data sources such as ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. Outside of writing, Fin is an active cyclist, which supports his practical understanding of the sport and its demands.
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