Five things you need to know about Giro d’Italia leader Richard Carapaz

The Ecuadorian history-maker said in 2016 he dreams of winning the Giro

Richard Carapaz in the pink jersey after stage 14 of the Giro d'Italia 2019 (Yuzuru Sunada)

(Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA)

Race leader Richard Carapaz has been the revelation of the 2019 Giro d’Italia, as he has sailed to two stage wins and become the worthy holder of the maglia rosa.

The Ecuadorian Movistar rider has become the rider to watch as he usurped pre-race favourite Primož Roglič (Jumbo-Visma) and became the most dangerous rider in the race.

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