Historic Girmay and Carapaz: "This is a new chapter in cycling history"
CyclingSunday, 21 July 2024 at 21:30
A Slovenian in the yellow jersey, an Eritrean in the points jersey, an Ecuadorian in the polka dot jersey, and a Belgian in the white jersey of the Tour de France. Had someone predicted this about ten years ago, they would likely be a millionaire now. In particular, Biniam Girmay and Richard Carapaz made history in the 2024 edition.
"I can't find the words," said the African from Intermarché-Wanty. "I didn't come to this Tour de France aiming to win the green jersey, but simply to show my abilities. You could say I've achieved that. I'm grateful to everyone who helped me finish this Tour de France with the green jersey. When I woke up, I thanked God for this unforgettable day. I am overwhelmed with emotions."
"My journey in this Tour is a new chapter in cycling history, for us Eritreans and Africans," Girmay exclaimed. "We have been cycling for a long time, but winning stages and a green jersey is now achievable. That's something special. I want to thank my compatriots and everyone who has supported me: my family, my team, our sponsors, the supporters on the roadside and behind their screens. Thank you," said the winner of the points jersey.
Carapaz first Ecuadorian in the polka dot jersey
Carapaz is the first Ecuadorian to win a jersey in the Tour. "It's been a tough race, and my legs are very sore. I'm tired, but also incredibly happy. Ultimately, it's been a beautiful race. When we started in Italy, I had some doubts due to my crash in the Tour de Suisse. I wasn't in good shape, but I got better as the race went on."
"That's why this polka dot jersey is so special to me," said the climber, who extensively thanked his team, EF Education-EasyPost. "We've been very clear about our objectives and have really approached them as a team. My results are for the entire team," he concluded.
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- Van Aert is really handsome. He can influence me all day! Ditto for Philipsen. Why do you think many of us love cycling?: to see heroic attempts at climbing mountains at high altitudes or to watch speedsters sprint for the finish line or to watch a human being ride at break neck speed down a tricky descent? No, it's all about their lean physiques and muscular legs. (apologies for objectifying these dedicated and amazing athletes).BarwonHeadsUp25-10-2024
- It is unfortunate that the author can't feel the joy that Pogacar brings to the sport and his fans who are legion and I for one feel lucky to have watched such a memorable performance and historic season From the Strada until yesterday with multiple wins in stages in both tours and beyond dominance in the World's. He is proud to wear the Rainbow stripes, shows his leadership to protect his fellows and is as courteous and sportsman-like as the sport allows. He goes early to not have to respond to each attack as all the rest would make him do it. Any racer who could would do the same. Don't "grow tired" of greatness as it is always fleeting.ccrider13-10-2024
- What load of rubbish. Pog is likely a once in a generation cyclist, the like of which hasn't been seen since 'the Cannibal '. How many people were complaining that Merckx was making racing predictable? I remember this year's World RR as one of the most exciting I've watched. Mainly BECAUSE Pog was the favourite and launched what everyone thought (Pog included) was a suicidal attack with 80km to go. For the next 2 hours, I was on the edge of my seat thinking "this is too much, even for Pog". Maybe Zonnefeld prefers the snooze-fest that is a bunch sprint? Like most people I know, I can't watch two hours of the bunch riding very fast... I wait for the final 5km and watch just the sprint. In any event, most races are won from a sprint or lone break. What difference does it make who makes the lone break? Ultimately, the other contenders will have to figure out a way to beat Pog. Even if that means collaboration between teams. It's going to be an exciting few seasons, until the next Pog arrives on the scene. If this is boring, heaven knows what exciting looks like!Michael513-10-2024
- This is not a gravel race. UCI fail, from the surface they are on to team tactics. In what country was the first "gravel race" in what country is the most popular gravel race? Go with the race model that created the discipline.
Barnes127411-10-2024 - And don't forget he has now won 4 of the big 10 races (Grand tours, Monuments and WC/OG) in one year with a chance to make that 5. (5 has only been done once before)Joostmehrtens05-10-2024