Molano does the double in Sogamoso

Second consecutive success for Sebastian Molano in Tour Colombia 2.1.

The UAE Team Emirates sprinter hit the target in the 3rd stage (Paipa-Sagamosa, 177.7 km), imposing himself in the sprint against his compatriots Edwin Ávila (Israel Start-Up Nation) and Alvaro Hodeg (Deceuninck-Quick Step).

Molano started from Hodeg’s wheel, overtaking him and launching himself in the middle of the road in a powerful sprint that left no way out for Ávila’s return.

With today’s victory, the UAE Team Emirates brings the total number of success to 9 in 2020.

Molano: “Today’s stage was different from yesterday’s, since the altitude difference of the route was heavy and in the end it was felt in the legs of all the riders.

I also felt sensations of fatigue, but I knew it was normal on a day of this type and I held on, and then made a good sprint.

Tomorrow’s day will also be demanding but also stimulating, I like the stage very much”.

The 4th stage will bring the riders from Paipa to Santa Rosa de Viterbo, 168.6 km with the finish placed at the peak of a 3rd category climb.

Stage 3 Results

1. Sebastian Molano (UAE Team Emirates) 3h57’00”

2. Edwin Avila (Israel Start-Up Nation) +0′

3. Alvaro Hodeg (Deceuninck Quick Step) +0′

General Classification after stage 3

1.Jonathan Caicedo (Education First) 7h27’10”
2.Sergio Higuita (Education First) +0”
3.Daniel Martinez (Education First) +0”