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06:29 GMT         Day 5 of 90, Season 69    

Chemo Meléndez shows talent


  Three riders attacked on the stage of Pedro Juan Caballero after 29 km. The riders were good at cooperating until 15 km before the ending of the stage. Aurelio Ramos from Hammil could not follow Haraldo Arbizu (Hammil) and Chemo Meléndez (Hammil) who increased the speed. The two leading riders launched the sprint, which Chemo Meléndez had completely under control. Chemo Meléndez won the stage with Haraldo Arbizu right behind him. Aurelio Ramos, who couldn't keep the high tempo of the other two kept this 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!.
The manager of Hammil was proud of his rider today. Chemo Meléndez has been training and preparing himself for this race. It's an important victory - both for Chemo Meléndez but also for the team.



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Pedro Juan Caballero
Chemo Meléndez
Haraldo Arbizu
Aurelio Ramos