# Richard Carapaz cycling performance and race schedule > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/richard-carapaz-cycling-performance-and-race-schedule > Updated: 2026-08-11T16:30:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Ecuadorian cyclist Richard Carapaz achieved significant success at the 2026 Tour de France, winning two stages and the polka-dot mountain classification. He was also named the Super-Combative Rider, an honor he previously held in 2024. Following his performance in France and a subsequent victory at the Boxmeer criterium in the Netherlands, Carapaz confirmed his participation in the 2026 Vuelta a España. This will mark his seventh appearance in the Spanish Grand Tour, where his best result was a second-place finish in the general classification in 2020. Regarding his upcoming role, Carapaz noted that his specific objectives remain undecided. Due to various injuries within the EF Education-EasyPost squad—including several riders lost to crashes and knee surgeries—he indicated that he may shift his focus from a general classification campaign toward pursuing stage wins or the mountain classification. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-11: Richard Carapaz confirms participation in Vuelta a España Richard Carapaz has confirmed his participation in the 2026 Vuelta a España, though team injuries may impact his role. Meanwhile, Thibau Nys's participation remains uncertain following a bout with toxoplasmosis 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/richard-carapaz-confirms-participation-in-vuelta-a-espaa ### 2026-07-26: Richard Carapaz wins Super‑Combative Rider award and two stages at 2026 Tour de France Richard Carapaz won the Super‑Combative award, two stages and the mountain jersey at the 2026 Tour de France, earned $117 k (fourth highest), and triumphed in the Boxmeer criterium the next day. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ecuadorian-cyclist-richard-carapaz-wins-tour-de-france-climbers-jersey-and-most-combative-rider-awar --- Cite as: Richard Carapaz cycling performance and race schedule. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/richard-carapaz-cycling-performance-and-race-schedule