Edison Callejas dominates the third stage of the Giro d'Abruzzo

Edison Alejandro Callejas Santos (Petrolike) won by detachment the third stage of the Giro d’Abruzzo, 160 km long with departure from San Demetrio ne’ Vestini and arrival in Roccaraso (Aremogna). First career success for the Colombian cyclist who preceded Georg Zimmermann (Intermarché – Wanty) and David De la Cruz (Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team), second and third, respectively.

Zimmermann is the new blue-and-white jersey of overall leader, 11 seconds ahead of David De la Cruz (Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team) and 18″ Pablo Torres (UAE Team Emirates).

“We prepared this race very well as a team and I knew I was in good shape – Callejas said after the race. “This stage really suited my characteristics. I felt strong right from the start of the climb and I noticed that the general classification contenders were cautious, so I pulled ahead”.

“I had very good legs. I really believe this is the start of something big with our partner Petrolike, which is building the future with promising young talent” concluded the stage 3 winner.