Richard Carapaz: Giro d’Italia champion to miss Tour of Britain over visa issue

Posted December 23, 2019

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Giro d’Italia winner Richard Carapaz is not able as his visa hasn’t been issued in time to compete at the Tour of Britain.
Movistar rider Carapaz has barely raced since winning in June, his first Grand Tour success Italy.
The Ecuadorian, 26, had been set alongside lecture of Mikel Landa and Britain debutant to race.
This past week, after registering a deal carapaz will combine Team Ineos from the 2020 year.
Movistar explained in a statement:”Sadly, and despite the Movistar Team following all procedures, Richard Carapaz’s visa to the Tour of Britain hasn’t yet been allowed in time to allow him to go to the race, even Hector Carretero will probably soon be substituting that the Ecuadorian.”
In joining Team Ineos, Carapaz links up with three Grand Tour champions – Chris Froome Geraint Thomas and Egan Bernal – as well as Ben Swift, who signed a contract extension.
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