Edison Alejandro Callejas Santos conquers queen stage at Giro d’Abruzzo with stunning solo victory: “I really believe this is the start of something big”
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In brutal conditions on Stage 3 of the Giro d’Abruzzo,
Edison Alejandro Callejas Santos delivered the biggest win of his career with a
sensational solo attack on the final climb. The Petrolike rider defied the cold
and rain to take a memorable victory on the queen stage of the race.
Callejas crossed the line ahead of Georg Zimmermann
(Intermarché – Wanty) and David De la Cruz (Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team), sealing a
hard-fought triumph in the heart of the Apennines. Pablo Torres was behind, but
struggled in the final stages of the climb.
Speaking after the stage, the Colombian was full of
confidence and gratitude toward his team, “We prepared this race very well as a
team and I knew I was in good shape,” Callejas said.
“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.”
His bold move was rewarded with a career-defining win and
optimism for what lies ahead, having shown himself to the world today.
“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.”
Fin MajorCycling Journalist
Fin Major is a UK-based writer at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2024. He is the site’s main writer for FAQs and evergreen explainers and has written around 2,000 pieces for the platform. Alongside this work, he focuses on in-depth analysis and covers the biggest races on the calendar, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, providing clear context around performance trends, tactics, and key storylines.
In his reporting, Fin uses reputable data sources such as ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. Outside of writing, Fin is an active cyclist, which supports his practical understanding of the sport and its demands.
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