Richard Carapaz appeared poised to contend for the Giro d’Italia title deep into the final week of racing. The EF Education–EasyPost climber showed consistent form and held a strong position in the general classification. However, during the penultimate stage on the Colle delle Finestre, a surprise attack by Simon Yates crushed those aspirations. It was a dramatic and unforgettable moment—one of the defining stages of the race. Naturally, the finale sparked a wave of commentary across the cycling world.
Despite the heartbreak, Carapaz stood proudly on the final podium. “We gave it everything,” he shared via the team’s official website. “The plan was to win, and we never gave up. Third is a reward for that effort.”
Carapaz’s teammate, Georg Steinhauser, who supported him throughout the race, shared in the pride. “We had a nice race with Richie. Seeing how he handles everything, on and off the bike, was really special. We gave it our all,” said the German rider. When asked about his most memorable moment, he pointed to Carapaz’s stage win: “Just the feeling we all had together—that was super special.”
EF Education–EasyPost sports director Juanma Gárate also praised the team’s spirit. “This race proved to them that they can do it. They’re not less than anyone. I’m pretty proud of them,” Gárate said, underlining the unity and belief within the squad.
Meanwhile, Canadian rider Derek Gee made national cycling history at the 2025 Giro d’Italia. He became the first Canadian to achieve back-to-back top-10 finishes in Grand Tours. After finishing ninth at the 2024 Tour de France, Gee climbed to fourth overall in Italy—matching Steve Bauer’s standing as Canada’s second-best result in a Grand Tour.
Gee’s performance was defined by resilience. He lost 57 seconds on Stage 1, yet clawed his way back—particularly impressing on Stage 20, where he battled against both Isaac del Toro and Carapaz. From 20th position early on, he climbed to fourth by Stage 16, further proving that the Giro is a race well-suited to his strengths. His history at the event includes four second-place finishes and the combativity award in 2023.
Looking ahead, the cycling calendar remains packed, leading up to the Tour de France. And fans can expect continued in-depth coverage and passionate insights from Canadian Cycling Magazine.
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