Richard Carapaz (EF Schooling-EasyPost) gained his third nationwide championship title, including a second victory within the time trial to his maiden title in 2022 and his highway race victory final season.
Carapaz topped Caja Rural’s Jefferson Cepeda by 43 seconds whereas defending champion Jonathan Caicedo (Petrolike) was third at 1:08 on the 40.6km course in Riobamba.
“It was a really demanding course,” Carapaz stated. “It was very flat, not likely made for me, however there have been a number of technical corners the place I might actually present my potential and benefit from my expertise. I did a really even TT, the place I might keep my high effort from the very starting.
“I’m so joyful to take my first piece of silverware of the season and win this distinctive good TT swimsuit.”
Carapaz is because of defend his highway race title on Sunday within the mountainous area round Riobamba.
“Right this moment was the primary pleasure of the season,” Carapaz stated. “I do know I’m doing what I have to do proper, and that is what motivates me for what’s developing subsequent.”
The previous Giro d’Italia champion will then head to the UCI 2.1-ranked Tour Colombia to race alongside his EF Schooling-EasyPost teammates.
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