{"id":12800,"date":"2026-07-21T00:30:50","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T05:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/btstar.net\/?p=12800"},"modified":"2026-08-01T01:14:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T06:14:07","slug":"tour-de-france-2026-stage-16-richard-carapaz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/btstar.net\/es\/tour-de-france-2026-stage-16-richard-carapaz\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour de France 2026 Etapa 16 pone a prueba a Richard Carapaz"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"12800\" class=\"elementor elementor-12800\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7932f6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a7932f6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f77901 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2f77901\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33ecdf7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"33ecdf7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc77500 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fc77500\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><i>The Tour now demands precision instead of explosive climbing. <\/i><\/b><a href=\"http:\/\/our-de-france-2026-stage-16-richard-carapaz\"><b><i>Tour de France 2026 Stage 16 sends Richard Carapaz into a 26.1-kilometer individual time trial<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i>. <\/i><\/b><b><i>The Ecuadorian returns after the second rest day with major Alpine goals still alive.<\/i><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-202d09a e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"202d09a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1cfa5a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1cfa5a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/btstar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-de-France-2026.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12810\" alt=\"Tour de France 2026 Stage 16\" srcset=\"https:\/\/btstar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-de-France-2026.webp 2560w, https:\/\/btstar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-de-France-2026-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/btstar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-de-France-2026-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/btstar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-de-France-2026-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/btstar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-de-France-2026-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/btstar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-de-France-2026-2048x1366.webp 2048w, https:\/\/btstar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-de-France-2026-18x12.webp 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b152eaa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b152eaa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, this route rewards sustained power, clean cornering and disciplined pacing. 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data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tour de France 2026 Stage 16 Changes the Race Rhythm\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-922da57 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"922da57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stage 16 runs from \u00c9vian les Bains to Thonon les Bains on Tuesday, July 21. The course covers 26.1 kilometers and includes roughly 500 meters of climbing.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, this is not a simple flat test for pure specialists. Short rises, descents and technical sections interrupt every steady effort. Each rider starts alone at scheduled intervals. Meanwhile, race officials record intermediate times and compare every split against the fastest benchmark.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2b1ec6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"e2b1ec6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"fr\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udd03 RT si tu penses que \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\udde8 Richard Carapaz est le coureur le plus combatif de la deuxi\u00e8me semaine du <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/TDF2026?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TDF2026<\/a>.<br><br>\ud83d\udc4b <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/century21fr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@century21fr<\/a> l <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/EFprocycling?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@EFprocycling<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/WwCFGffClX\">pic.twitter.com\/WwCFGffClX<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Tour de France\u2122 (@LeTour) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/LeTour\/status\/2079107036906918265?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 20, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8eb7a66 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8eb7a66\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drafting behind another rider remains prohibited. As a result, positioning, equipment and aerodynamics carry greater importance than team support. Carapaz cannot use teammates to close gaps or control the tempo. Instead, he must judge every kilometer through power, breathing and road information.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The stage also changes the general classification immediately. One poor corner or badly managed climb can cost valuable seconds. Moreover, strong time trial riders can reshape the top ten before the Alpine block. Carapaz must therefore ride intelligently, even without chasing the stage victory.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-986ae80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"986ae80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stage 15 Confirmed Carapaz\u2019s Fighting Condition\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad93d7d elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad93d7d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carapaz reached the rest day after another aggressive mountain performance. He finished Stage 15 in twelfth place with a time of 4:26:00.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remco Evenepoel won the stage, while Carapaz arrived 2:51 behind. However, the Ecuadorian again showed enough climbing strength to remain tactically relevant. His two combativity awards also reflect an attacking Tour. Carapaz has repeatedly searched for breakaways, mountain points and stage opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5042ff e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d5042ff\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2210b8a elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"2210b8a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1210\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/btstar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-de-France-2026-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12811\" alt=\"Tour de France 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/btstar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-de-France-2026-2.jpg 1210w, https:\/\/btstar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-de-France-2026-2-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/btstar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-de-France-2026-2-1024x790.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/btstar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-de-France-2026-2-768x592.jpg 768w, https:\/\/btstar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-de-France-2026-2-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1210px) 100vw, 1210px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec60b29 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec60b29\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, EF Education-EasyPost continues supporting those realistic objectives. The yellow jersey battle now belongs to riders with stronger overall time trial positions. Therefore, Carapaz can focus on selective attacks rather than constant defensive riding. That freedom may help during the final Alpine stages.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, Stage 16 demands restraint. A reckless opening could leave him exposed during the final kilometers.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d467486 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d467486\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why This Time Trial Does Not Naturally Suit Carapaz\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-118eb48 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"118eb48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carapaz builds his best performances through climbing changes, attacks and repeated accelerations. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.extra.ec\/noticia\/deportes\/tour-francia-2026-asi-sera-contrarreloj-desafia-richard-carapaz-etapa-16-158674.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Time trials require a different type of control<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Riders must hold high power without receiving tactical shelter. Moreover, every corner demands commitment without wasting energy.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The course includes enough elevation to help a capable climber. However, the faster sections still favor larger riders with stronger aerodynamic positions. Carapaz must avoid chasing an unrealistic early split. Instead, he should protect speed through corners and save power for the rising sections.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb2ecb3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"eb2ecb3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"fr\" dir=\"ltr\">\ud83d\udcaa Combativity award <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/century21fr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@century21fr<\/a> :<br>\ud83d\udcaa Combatif du jour <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/century21fr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@century21fr<\/a> :<br>\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf4 Richard Carapaz \ud83d\udcaa<a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/TDF2026?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#TDF2026<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EtnJPSdrIl\">pic.twitter.com\/EtnJPSdrIl<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Tour de France\u2122 (@LeTour) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/LeTour\/status\/2078523569953181886?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 18, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-063c9a5 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"063c9a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Equipment choices will also matter. EF staff must balance aerodynamic gains against handling and comfort. For example, an aggressive position can reduce drag but strain the body. Therefore, Carapaz needs a setup he can sustain for the full distance.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A controlled ride would protect his legs before the decisive mountains. That outcome matters more than a flashy intermediate time.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10029f1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"10029f1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Time Trial Sets Up Carapaz\u2019s Alpine Opportunity\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c7612a elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0c7612a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.expreso.ec\/deportes\/tour-francia-2026-richard-carapaz-afronta-contrarreloj-apunta-maillot-montana-289866.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stage 16 offers no mountain points, yet it can shape the fight for later attacks. Carapaz wants another stage victory and a renewed challenge for the polka dot jersey<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The upcoming Alps provide better terrain for both goals. Consequently, Tuesday becomes a bridge between survival and aggression. Stage 18 finishes at Orci\u00e8res-Merlette, while Stages 19 and 20 focus heavily on Alpe d\u2019Huez. Those roads reward endurance, positioning and courage.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ec8935 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"6ec8935\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\"><p lang=\"fr\" dir=\"ltr\">\u26f0\ufe0f Despite the hard work of his team-mates, Richard Carapaz was pipped to the post by Valentin Paret-Peintre, who picked up 10 points on the Grand Ballon.<br><br>\u26f0\ufe0f Malgr\u00e9 le gros travail de ses \u00e9quipiers, Richard Carapaz est devanc\u00e9 par Valentin Paret-Peintre qui prend 10 points au\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yn0rliSWPz\">pic.twitter.com\/yn0rliSWPz<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Tour de France\u2122 (@LeTour) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/LeTour\/status\/2078460826009165856?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 18, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-861c630 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"861c630\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carapaz already understands that landscape. He won a Tour stage and the King of the Mountains jersey in 2024.Moreover, his 2021 podium confirmed his ability across three demanding weeks. Those memories matter because the final week punishes hesitation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Ecuadorian also enters this Tour after a difficult personal and physical year. Surgery delayed his preparation, while his mother\u2019s death brought deeper pain. However, strong results before July restored competitive confidence. His podium performances in Switzerland showed that his climbing engine remained intact.<\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Date<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Tuesday, July 21, 2026<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Route<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>\u00c9vian-les-Bains to Thonon-les-Bains<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Distance<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>26.1 km<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Elevation gain<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>About 500 m<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Format<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Individual time trial<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19eaae4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"19eaae4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Carapaz Should Pace the 26.1-Kilometer Course\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f923f3 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f923f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The opening kilometers should establish rhythm without creating oxygen debt. Carapaz needs a firm cadence and a stable aerodynamic position. Meanwhile, the first time checks will guide later adjustments. His team car can report gaps, but emotion must not control the response.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the climbs, Carapaz can raise power and use his lighter frame. However, he should avoid standing too often and disturbing airflow. Descending technique will also influence the result. Clean lines can save seconds without increasing physiological cost.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ae9a4d e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3ae9a4d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1db6880 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"1db6880\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1723\" src=\"https:\/\/btstar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-de-France-2026.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12809\" alt=\"Tour de France 2026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/btstar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-de-France-2026.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/btstar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-de-France-2026-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/btstar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-de-France-2026-1024x689.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/btstar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-de-France-2026-768x517.jpg 768w, https:\/\/btstar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-de-France-2026-1536x1034.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/btstar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-de-France-2026-2048x1378.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/btstar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-de-France-2026-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5bca18 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d5bca18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, braking late only makes sense when the surface and visibility allow it. Safety remains essential before the Alps.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the final section, Carapaz can empty the remaining reserves. A negative split would show excellent effort management. Moreover, a steady result could protect his recovery and preserve confidence. That balance defines success for his current Tour objectives.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d52a193 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d52a193\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Comes Next for the Locomotive of Carchi\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7eeaf99 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7eeaf99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teleamazonas.com\/deportes\/otros-deportes\/ciclismo\/richard-carapaz-vuelve-destacar-tour-francia-premio-combativo-123079\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carapaz\u2019s strongest opportunities arrive after the time trial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The Alpine stages offer climbs, breakaway battles and major mountain pointset Education Easy Post must help him enter those moves early. Therefore, teammates should control positioning before each decisive ascent.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The polka dot contest may require maximum points on several categorized climbs. Carapaz cannot wait for the final summit every day. Instead, he may attack before the main favorites begin their yellow jersey battle. That strategy worked during his successful 2024 campaign.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a035579 e-grid e-con-full e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a035579\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fb2c9ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"fb2c9ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/btstar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-de-France-2026-Stage16.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-12806\" alt=\"Tour de France 2026 Stage16\" srcset=\"https:\/\/btstar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-de-France-2026-Stage16.jpeg 820w, https:\/\/btstar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-de-France-2026-Stage16-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/btstar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-de-France-2026-Stage16-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/btstar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tour-de-France-2026-Stage16-18x12.jpeg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd0360d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dd0360d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meanwhile, Stage 19 brings the Alpe d\u2019Huez finish that excites him most. 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