'I really have no idea how I stayed upright' - Richard Carapaz puts Giro d'Italia time trial near-crash behind him to continue fight for second overall win
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Richard Carapaz showed resilience during stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia, nearly falling during a time trial but managing to stay upright. Currently sitting 14th overall, he aims for a second victory after his 2019 win. Carapaz is focused on fighting for overall classification and is optimistic about stage wins, specifically mentioning stage 5's challenging course. His team believes he is in peak condition, underlining his ambition for another podium finish and a strong performance throughout the race.
Carapaz recognized that he had to concentrate on controlling the bike during the scare, stating, "I saved myself somehow. But I really have no idea how I stayed upright."
His team leader emphasized Carapaz's fitness, saying, "I'm coming here with a very clear objective, I'm going very well and I want to do well..."
Looking ahead, Carapaz expressed his ambition to win not just the general classification but also stage victories, stating, "My objective is to fight for the general classification and to win it."
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