Ecuadorian cyclist Richard Carapaz won Stage 18 of the Tour de France after executing a successful solo breakaway. Carapaz distanced his competitors during the closing stages of the race to secure the victory, finishing 45 seconds ahead of Switzerland’s Mauro Schmid and American rider Matteo Jorgenson.
The stage win occurred as the peloton navigated a demanding route, with the race continuing into another mountain stage. While Carapaz dominated the final kilometers, the day was also marked by reports of sickness affecting the team of race leader Tadej Pogačar.
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