Richard Carapaz

Brailsford’s recruitment effort to rebuild the team paying off as Thomas, Froome shunted to side.

Has Ineos backed the right leaders for the Tour? Is this a fitting send-off for Chris Froome? What's next for Geraint Thomas?

Deceuninck-Quick-Step takes final stage and overall victory after dark start to the race.

Carapaz steps into pro cycling's spotlight with his win at the Giro d'Italia.

Peloton takes confidence during first major stage race since March.

Richard Carapaz says he is hopeful that the Giro d'Italia will go on as planned in October. The Ecuadorian will be ready to mount his Giro defense.

Young Belgian hoping to gain advantange in the race's three time trials and defend in the mountains

The pro peloton is facing its first major race since March with a mix of nerves and anxiety.

Carapaz, Narváez return to Europe without lockdowns and plot return to racing.

New rules open door for Team Ineos star to fly direct to Europe without detour via Colombia.

Ineos star confirms schedule before October's Giro d'Italia, where he will face off against Nibali, Evenepoel, and former teammate Soler.

Basque rider sees leadership role at Bahrain-McLaren as lifetime opportunity, though threat of Froome's arrival could throw spanner in works.

Ecuadorian reveals last year's fractious team dynamics extended beyond battles between Landa, Quintana and Valverde.

Carapaz likely to have sole leadership of Team Ineos with Froome, Bernal and Thomas racing the Tour de France.

Young Spaniard Max steps into a leadership vacuum in his first year at Team Movistar, feels no pressure in leading the squad.

For years, observers have insisted that cycling could make far more effective use of television and video formats to get behind the scenes.

The Tour Colombia 2.1 is the biggest race in the Western Hemisphere, even if you can't stream it online. Here are five takeaways from the 2020 edition of the race, which saw EF Pro Cycling battle against Egan Bernal and Team Ineos.

EF Pro Cycling retains overall advantage, with the lead moving from Jonathan Caicedo to Higuita.

WorldTour all-stars offer that elevation—which will be no less than 8,500 feet during every stage—to be the greatest challenge for this early season stage race.

With the exit of three of its marquee riders and signing of a host of rookies, the Spanish team faces a transitional season in 2020.

Team Ineos boss outlines potential race schedules for 2020, avoids confirming Froome's race plans.

Sky/Ineos able to ride to repeat grand tour victories with a number of leaders through a 'road decides who's strongest' approach to leadership.

Colombia's first yellow jersey-winner is taking the heat off himself as he prepares for 2020 with big ambitions.

The Spanish worker eyes the Olympic Games without losing the team's focus on the yellow jersey.

The 2020 Giro d'Italia route packs a huge punch in week three, and features three individual time trials. What do we make of this course that bucks the current trend for short and punchy stages? Let's roundtable!

In Ecuador, the cycling infrastructure and support is just starting to take hold. Richard Carapaz’s Giro victory is just the kind of spark the sport needs to catch fire.

Ecuadorian eager to return to the Italian grand tour with new team, possibly to start alongside Geraint Thomas

Team Ineos confirmed a three-year contract for Giro d'Italia champion Richard Carapaz

Nairo Quintana won't be grumbling about sharing leadership duties following Carapaz's late-hour exit from the Vuelta

Richard Carapaz has withdrawn from the Vuelta a España due to injuries suffered in a crash on Sunday.

A swarm of riders from North and South America are expected to dominate the Vuelta across all terrain

The season's final grand tour often comes down to who has the legs and motivation — there is no lack of candidates for the overall in 2019

Team Ineos still has not defined its starting lineup for the Vuelta a España — a strong ride in Burgos could earn Ivan Sosa a spot

The five-day Burgos tour is a good indicator of who is on winning form going into the Vuelta later in August

Despite some key names missing, Vuelta officials are hopeful the race will pack the same punch that fans have grown accustomed to

A string of high-profile departures leaves Movistar desperate to shore up its grand tour options leading into 2020

Nairo Quintana, Vincenzo Nibali, and Tom Dumoulin are just a few of the big names that will switch teams after 2019.

Latin American riders could match the UK sweep of all three grand tours this year, setting up a new Ineos era of domination

Movistar manager confirmed rumors that both Carapaz and Quintana will be leaving the Spanish team next season.

The Tour de France will have to wait for cycling's newest star as he returns to Ecuador before riding the Vuelta

Dirty Kanza winner Colin Strickland talks about his race; Spencer recounts his Dirty Kanza; the Giro's chaotic final week

How should Primoz Roglic and Jumbo-Visma view this Giro: as a disaster, or a learning experience?

Carapaz set off warning shots with victory on stage 4 and solid time trial in San Marino, but no one paid attention.

Carapaz and Nibali secure first and second on GC while Roglic ousts Landa from the podium to take third ovarall.

The sharks are circling ahead of the last mountain stage of the Giro d'Italia, but race leader Richard Carapaz is unflustered

Vincenzo Nibali says a podium place is worthless as Carapaz braces to defend lead

Forget the power meters, say backroom staff, Movistar's performance at the Giro is the result of great team spirit and thinking on their feet

The Giro d'Italia roars into its final week with plenty of action. Plus, we talk Dirty Kanza with gravel racer Colin Strickland

Landa, Carapaz and Quintana have all been linked with moves to rival teams

A strong attack gives Ag2r their first Giro stage victory since 2011; Landa and Carapaz make further gains overall

As Primoz Roglic fades in the 2019 Giro d'Italia, the battle for pink is increasingly becoming a match between Vincenzo Nibali and Richard Carapaz

A tough day over the Mortirolo sees Primoz Roglic concede more time to race leader Richard Carapaz

Primoz Roglic has come under heavy fire in the mountain stages of the Giro. While the race will conclude with a time trial, there's no guarantee he'll be within striking distance of pink

The removal of the 8,640-foot Gavia Pass from the Giro d'Italia will alter the dynamic of stage 16. While some riders will miss the high altitude, others will see opportunity on the punchier new route

After placing fourth in the Giro last year, the Ecuadorian has become a hot favorite to take the maglia rosa in 2019.

With Carapaz backed by the powerful and experienced Movistar team, things suddenly have become more complicated for Roglic.

After a slow start to this year's Giro, Movistar capitalizes on Roglic and Nibali's deadlock, moving Carapaz into pink and Landa back into striking distance.

In an opening 11 stages of the Giro that were largely flat and dominated by sprints, there was a small band of opportunists who made their mark by other means

A crash in the final 6km looks to have ruled Tom Dumoulin out of overall contention, while Simon Yates and Vincenzo Nibali also concede time

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