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02:42 GMT         Day 88 of 90, Season 68    

Anastagio Desando's first victory: Tella-Sun GP


  Even though several riders tried to break away, no one managed to keep it going in Tella-Sun GP. The strongest riders in the peloton stayed together in the leading group. The finishing climb became a secretion of riders, until Anastagio Desando (Calosso Rodotiglia Pro) and Calvert Yousef (JefMelkenbeek) were alone in the front. As it looked as they were heading for a sprint on the top, Calvert Yousef suddenly could follow Anastagio Desando who climbed the final kilometre alone. The audience cheered as Anastagio Desando crossed the line with his arms raised high. Calvert Yousef came in a little later as second. The third place were terminated by a group of 4 who sprinted a long. Antonio Tubbackx was fastest in the group, and safely took the third place.
I'm happy the team picked me for the stage. I knew I could do it (win), and I wanted to prove it as well, said the happy winner who continued with a smile on his face: My preparations were perfect, I had a perfect day, and I won!.
MarcoPog, manager of Calosso Rodotiglia Pro, was happy with the result: The whole team did well today. Everything turned out as we hoped, and luckily, Anastagio Desando was the strongest rider out there today. The proud manager didn't hide that he was satisfied with Anastagio Desando's result. Anastagio Desando did well. No one deserved the victory more than him. He put his focus on this stage long ago, and he kept his motivation high. I'm happy for him and the team, said MarcoPog.



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Tella-Sun GP
Anastagio Desando
Calvert Yousef
Antonio Tubbackx