Richard Carapaz, the reigning king of the mountains in the Tour de France, has been forced to withdraw from this year's race after developing a gastrointestinal infection while training in Ecuador. Despite showing impressive form after finishing third in the Giro d'Italia, Carapaz experienced abdominal pain and a high fever, prompting medical advice against travel and competition. This development is particularly disappointing for the EF Pro Cycling team and Carapaz himself, as he was expected to lead them in the prestigious race starting on July 5. His focus will now shift to the Vuelta a España in late August.
Richard Carapaz, the reigning king of the mountains at the Tour de France, will miss this year’s race due to a gastrointestinal infection.
Doctors have advised against long-haul travel and competition at this time, forcing Carapaz to miss the Tour despite his recent strong form.
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