Richard Carapaz

From one-hit wonders to doomed superdomestiques, the top of the Giro crop all carry question marks heading into the race's final week.

'We’re in the lead and we know what we have to do. So it’s basically up to us to get the job done,' Porte writes in his exclusive VeloNews Giro blog.

Newly confident Australian aims at the top step in this year's race.

Ineos Grenadiers has won three of the past four pink jerseys, and is now in pole position to win another one.

With five riders within 61 seconds of the pink jersey, nothing is decided, and everything is still in play.

Carapaz has the strongest team but Bora and Bahrain have cards to play, and Almeida remains a threat.

Four riders within 1:01 of pink jersey Richard Carapaz sets the scene for a scintillating third week through the high mountains.

It was a day for the break as the GC riders saved their legs for the final week of the Giro d'Italia.

'It’s always better to defend than to attack,' says 2019 winner but with a final time trial to come attacks are on the menu.

Ciccone keeps the Trek-Segafredo celebrations rolling with Alpine victory as Carapaz and the GC contenders recover from red-hot Turin stage.

Stage 15 to Cogne is not the most difficult mountain stage of the race, but it will be a tough test after the dramatic Turin stage.

López loses grip on maglia rosa after 10 defiant days of Giro d'Italia debut.

Three years on from breakout Giro victory, Carapaz is back in pink, but the Ecuadorian admits that he was surprised by the strength of rivals.

Catch up on a day that saw Richard Carapaz take the maglia rosa and the general classification reshaped.

Richard Carapaz moves into the maglia rosa but Jai Hindley is just seven seconds back as the overall standings massively shift.

Yates goes solo to reverse his bruising defeat on Blockhaus as Richard Carapaz seizes control of the pink jersey.

Hot and humid weather set to make for a tough stage that could see some GC contenders lose time.

Giro di Hoody: The French climber seemed poised for more in this Giro d'Italia, and the race will miss his elegant, attacking style in the final week.

Ben Swift helping his team leader to climb the standings through bonus seconds ahead of the Giro d'Italia's final week.

Ineos Grenadiers tries to blow up the race and position Carapaz for the bonus seconds and a run at pink in hectic stage finish.

Van der Poel sat up before the line and gave Girmay the ‘thumbs-up’ sign.

Agent denies a deal is done with Movistar, and says the Olympic champion will decide his future after the Giro d'Italia.

Bahrain-Victorious star shakes off crashes, mishaps to rise to the top at Blockhaus: 'I'd love to grab the pink jersey, and it would be a dream to have it, even if just for one day.'

Dan Martin watches the Giro d'Italia come to life on the summit finish of Blockhaus and takes VeloNews readers inside the mind of a racer.

Richie Porte and Ineos Grenadiers at center of bruising ascent on the Blockhaus.

Ineos Grenadiers applied the pressure on the Blockhaus summit but Carapaz finds company from Landa and Bardet.

Simon Yates and Wilco Kelderman see their hopes fade after an epic day at the Giro d'Italia.

Australian takes the stage win on a key GC day that sees Simon Yates drop out of contention.

The first decisive summit finish in the 2022 Giro d'Italia will tell everyone who has the legs to win the pink jersey.

After winning three of the past four pink jerseys, Ineos Grenadiers keeping lid on early action ahead of ‘big fight’ looming in final week.

All-rounder is riding support during this Giro d'Italia but is hoping to see his chances to lead for Ineos Grenadiers this season.

'For sure we'll see a big battle between GC riders.' Buzzsaw-shaped stage packs potential for ambush, attack, and sending sprinters out the back.

Egan Bernal's recovery and long-term health are central to the team's strategy in the transfer market.

The Ineos game plan will be to stay safe and start creating fatigue in their competitors in the hope Carapaz is the strongest in week three.

Dumoulin and Nibali see their GC hopes slip away as Yates and Carapaz hold fire on the first summit finish.

Ineos Grenadiers revives its mountain express and buries rivals to put Richard Carapaz into ideal position.

Etna stage Tuesday brings first summit finish of the Giro. The hulking volcano will show who's hot, but may not fully erupt the race for pink.

'I think that it’s important for them to not only look after Carapaz but to keep Richie Porte on board as a GC contender,' says Australian.

Matteo Tosatto relishing outcome of Budapest start as stack of team riders sit poised in GC contention.

Ineos Grenadiers puts four riders into the top-20 in Saturday's TT as Carapaz braces for Mount Etna: 'The whole Giro is still ahead of us.'

An early crash hasn't dampened the Australian's spirits as he looks ahead to the summit finish at Etna.

Ineos Grenadiers post four riders inside the top-20 but Carapaz loses time to Yates.

From Mathieu van der Poel and Biniam Girmay to Tom Dumoulin and Richard Carapaz – here's when riders roll down the ramp for Budapest TT.

The time gaps are small but every second counts at this stage in the Giro d'Italia.

Roglič and Pogačar won five of the seven past grand tours. Without them, the Giro could be faster and more frenetic than ever before.

From Carapaz to Carthy, Andy Schleck rates 10 potential contenders for the Giro d'Italia.

Ecuadorian returns to the Giro d'Italia backed by Ineos Grenadiers as a 'very different rider' from his breakout 2019 raid.

Giro d'Italia releases the official start list for the first grand tour of the 2022 season.

BikeExchange-Jayco sport director Matt White signals Ineos Grenadiers and Richard Carapaz as the clear favorites for the 2022 pink jersey.

Who is lean, who has the fastest haircut, and what's it like heading into my final grand tour.

A look at the eight riders that Ineos Grenadiers is sending to the Giro d'Italia, from GC hopeful Richard Carapaz to debutant Ben Tulett.

Porte, Sivakov and Castroviejo add support but there are no spots for Dunbar or Pidcock.

The Australian is taking VeloNews readers inside his final grand tour at the Giro d'Italia.

Tour de Hoody: Ineos Grenadiers isn't winning on pure brawn anymore, it's winning with finesse.

Elder statesman of South American stage racers refuses to buckle beneath pressure of new generation of talent at Volta a Catalunya.

Hgiuita defends overnight GC lead to take first WorldTour GC victory of career.

South American duo kick away early in grey and grizzly stage to battle for stage-honors and rise to top of GC on penultimate stage.

Illness takes out two key riders in Spain while Ineos Grenadiers finishes second and third in opening stage at Coppi e Bartali.

Here's all you need to know ahead of the Spanish WorldTour race next week, including route details, who to watch, and what to watch.

VeloNews spoke with many of the top stars at the start line Saturday. The mood? Everyone expects a wide-open, explosive race.

Who will you be watching at the 2022 Tirreno-Adriatico? Here's who we think will make waves next week – and no, Tadej Pogačar isn't one of them.

Quick Guide: What you need to know ahead of a week of Italian racing that welcomes Pogačar, Carapaz, Sagan, Thomas, Kuss and more.

The omicron variant is catching out riders and teams at a much higher pace than during the first two seasons of the pandemic.

Olympic road race champion out of French stage race but not showing symptoms, staffer on squad also positive.

The Olympic road champion is keeping his sights set on the Giro d’Italia after brushing off a crash at Étoile de Bessège.

Runner-up last year, the world road champion will make his 2022 debut at this week’s four-day Tour de la Provence.

Major changes could take place at Ineos, UAE Team Emirates, and other WorldTour teams

Olympic champ Richard Carapaz did not start due to injuries sustained in crash Friday while Thomas wins his first race with Cofidis.

Sport director Matteo Tosatto says Richard Carapaz remains focused on Giro d'Italia rather than switching attention to Tour de France.

Ineos Grenadiers rider talks Giro d’Italia, Richard Carapaz and his final ambitions before retirement.

Olympic champion Richard Carapaz is being assessed by Ineos’ medical staff after sliding off the road on stage 3 of 2022 Étoile de Bessèges.

French stage racing season kicks off at the five-day event where Ineos Grenadiers, EF Education and Groupama-FDJ bring strong teams.

Video captures car nearly taking out pack of Ineos Grenadiers riders on training ride in Colombia.

A new year means new kit day. Here's a peek at what Coryn Labecki, Richard Carapaz, Lotte Kopecky, Peter Sagan, and many more will race in during 2022.

2019 champion Carapaz slated to return to Giro, team DS hopes to see Viviani at Sanremo, Giro, road worlds while also racing track.

Newest report in ‘L'Equipe’ suggests there is more to the rumors of a possible split between the Colombian star and Ineos Grenadiers.

Carapaz cites heat for Vuelta abandon, starts looking toward 2022 after scoring Olympic title and Tour de France podium this year.

Here's the news making headlines for Saturday, August 28.