Richard Carapaz Triumphs in Thrilling Tour De France Mountain Stage

Ecuador's Richard Carapaz clinched the Tour de France's final mountain stage by outrunning competition at Alpe d'Huez, securing his second stage victory in three days and the mountains classification. Despite two crashes, American Sepp Kuss finished third after being overtaken by Belgium's Remco Evenepoel. Race leader Tadej Pogacar is poised for overall victory.

In a dramatic Tour de France showdown, Ecuador's Richard Carapaz emerged victorious in the final mountain stage at Alpe d'Huez on Saturday. Demonstrating remarkable endurance, Carapaz claimed his second stage win in three days and secured the mountains classification title.

The stage, a 170.9-km route from Le Bourg-d'Oisans, witnessed American rider Sepp Kuss enduring two crashes in the closing kilometers, eventually finishing third behind Belgium's Remco Evenepoel. Carapaz, part of an early breakaway group, maintained his lead despite the challenges.

With the penultimate stage concluded, Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar remains the race leader, poised to secure his fifth Tour de France title. Sunday's shortened finale due to wildfires near Bordeaux will wrap up this year’s cycling extravaganza.