Ecuadorian Richard Carapaz wins Stage 18 in a solo breakaway
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Ecuadorian cyclist Richard Carapaz won Stage 18 of the race with a solo breakaway attack in the closing stages. He finished 45 seconds ahead of Mauro Schmid and Matteo Jorgenson. The victory highlights Carapaz's climbing strength as the race continues with another mountainous stage featuring over 3,000 metres of elevation gain.
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Victory by Richard Carapaz may inspire fans in Ecuador
The next stage has over 3,000 metres of elevation gain.
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Richard Carapaz won Stage 18 of the race.
France 24- Victory by Richard Carapaz may inspire fans in Ecuador
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Loaded language removedFollowing an attack in the closing stages, Richard Carapaz won Stage 18, finishing ahead of Switzerland’s Mauro Schmid and the American Matteo Jorgenson, who crossed the line 45 seconds behind him. Today, the riders face another mountain stage, with over 3,000 metres of elevation gain.
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Richard Carapaz won Stage 18 of the race.
France 24Carapaz made a decisive attack in the closing stages.
France 24Mauro Schmid finished second, 45 seconds behind Carapaz.
France 24Matteo Jorgenson also finished 45 seconds behind Carapaz.
France 24The next stage has over 3,000 metres of elevation gain.
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