Double withdrawal for EF Education – EasyPost from the 2024 Tour of Switzerland. The US team loses two important men today, given that former leader Alberto Bettiol and captain Richard Carapaz are both forced to leave the race as a result of the falls they suffered yesterday, during the fourth quarter. Despite having managed to reach the finish line, the two men appeared suffering and in pain and after the checks carried out at the end of the stage, the medical staff of the American team decided that it would be better not to let them start the fifth stage today
“Alberto suffered numerous abrasions and bruises and Richard suffered a facial injury that required stitches – the team says – Both riders will give priority to rest and recovery”. Fortunately, there do not appear to be any major consequences and, although this withdrawal is certainly not good news, participation in the next races, the Tour de France first and foremost, does not seem compromised for either of them. The Tuscan will therefore be able to be at the start of the historic Grande Departure from his region, just as the Ecuadorian runner will be able to try a new assault on the Grande Boucle, in which he has made no secret of aiming for the podium again.
