After 24 days off the road without training, the rider is now cleared to work normally. With his season reset, his focus turns firmly to the Tour de France, which starts in Barcelona this summer.
Although his race programme is not officially set, as reported by Domestique, all signs point to a June return to the peloton. The Tour de Suisse, which is cut down to only five stages this year, is emerging as a likely option. There, Carapaz could test himself against some of the world’s biggest names including Tadej Pogacar.
A simulatenously raced Route d’Occitanie (2.1), is another possibility to regain race rhythm with its traditionally challenging stages.
Despite this setback, Tour de France return appears to be a viable alternative to Carapraz’s original plans. After all, the Ecuadorian enjoyed an excellent edition two years, winning a stage, the mountain classification, most combative rider’s award and wearing yellow jersey for a day.