Richard Carapaz resigns from the cycling World Cup due to health problems

Last minute drop. After chaining the Tour de France and The Returnthe Ecuadorian Richard Carapaz has announced that he will not be able to contest the Montreal World Cycling Championships (Canada)due to health problems.

“I want to inform you that, due to health complications, I will not be able to be part of the Ecuadorian delegation that will participate in the next World Championships. This decision has already been communicated by email to the Ecuadorian Cycling Federation,” he wrote, without offering more details about the nature of said “complications.” the El Carmelo corridor.

“As a high-level athlete, my desire has always been to do my best and proudly represent the colors of Ecuador. However, after extensive medical testing and in agreement with my performance team, it was decided that the most sensible thing to do was to prioritize my health and focus on a quick recovery to avoid any additional risk to my career,” added the US team rider. EF Education.

Carapaz I was not going to compete in the C time trialworld championship, a test that he has never been good at, since he had to abandon last year and his best result in a World Cup event was 22nd in 2020.