Carapaz ruled out of Vuelta a Espana
(Cyclingnews.com)

Movistar have confirmed that Richard Carapaz will not take the start of the Vuelta a España, which begins on Saturday. The Ecuadorian rider was due to be co-leader of the Spanish squad alongside Nairo Quintana and Alejandro Valverde, but crashed at the Etten-Leur criterium in the Netherlands on Sunday. Carapaz, who won the Giro d`Italia earlier in the season, suffered a contusion on his right shoulder, other bruises, and `multiple injuries` as a result of his crash, though avoided fractures. The decision was made to pull him from the start list after further assessments were taken on Thursday afternoon.ADVERTISEMENT Movistar`s first reserve rider, José Joaquín Rojas, has been called up to take Carapaz`s place. More to follow ... You can read more at Cyclingnews.com