Alexander Cepeda

Alexander Cepeda has been riding bikes since he was a child, growing up in the high mountains of Ecuador, where he was clubmates with his now EF Education-EasyPost teammate Richard Carapaz. He got his start racing as a 13-year-old and just three years later won his first race.

The 25-year-old brings a wealth of climbing talent to the team. Last season, he soloed to victory at the Tour de l’Ain on the queen stage and also took the GC. He was the best young rider and fourth overall at the Tour of the Alps in 2021. He went on to win the Ecuadorian road race national championship that season. At Le Tour de Savoie Mont Blanc, Alexander won stage two, which featured a summit finish on the Col du Galibier, as well as the general classification win and the points jersey. In 2022, he placed second overall at the Tour of Sicily and also earned the title of best young rider.

Alexander turned professional in 2017 and joined EF Education-EasyPost in August 2022, marking his WorldTour debut. His dedication to his teammates makes him an essential member of our squad.

Fun Facts

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Why?
I would like to fly.

When a race gets tough, what do you tell yourself?
That I can do it.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go? Why?
Mexico, because it looks like a beautiful country to get to know.

If you weren't a professional cyclist, what would you be? Why?
I would be a physiotherapist because I like to be in sports.

What is your favorite word in your native language? What does it mean? What do you like about it?
Mijin. It means compañero (friend or mate).

Date of birth: 06/16/1998
Hometown, Country: El Playón de San Francisco, Ecuador
Languages: Spanish, Italian