Richard Carapaz
Definition
A professional road racing cyclist from Ecuador, known for his aggressive climbing style and tactical brilliance in Grand Tour races.
The first Ecuadorian cyclist to win a Grand Tour, famously claiming the general classification title at the 2019 Giro d'Italia.
A prominent figure in modern cycling, often nicknamed 'La Locomotora del Carchi' (The Locomotive from Carchi) for his relentless pace in the high mountains.
Examples
Richard Carapaz ataca en la montaña con la misma naturalidad con la que otros se preparan un café por la mañana.
Richard Carapaz attacks on the mountain with the same natural ease with which others make themselves a coffee in the morning.
Ver a Richard Carapaz subir un puerto de primera categoría hace que de repente mis piernas decidan tomarse unas vacaciones permanentes.
Watching Richard Carapaz climb a first-category pass makes my legs suddenly decide to take a permanent vacation.
Si la determinación tuviera ruedas y un maillot de líder, probablemente se llamaría Richard Carapaz.
If determination had wheels and a leader's jersey, it would probably be called Richard Carapaz.
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