The Canadian Michael Woods won during the 7th stage of the Tour of Spain in Villanueva de Valdegovia in the Basque Country where the leader of the general classification Richard Carapaz did not give up on his opponents.
At 34, Michael Woods (Education First) signs his first success in one of the three main tours.
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Member of the massive breakaway of the day (36 runners), the Canadian puncher went on the attack with four other runaways in the puerto de Orduna, the last difficulty listed of the day (7.8 km at 7.7%) .
Before placing his decisive offensive just before the red flame to win in front of the Spaniards Omar Fraile and Alejandro Valverde.
The Frenchman Nans Peters finished 4th ahead of Guillaume Martin, who escaped for the third consecutive stage (2nd Saturday, 6th Sunday), who, lacking success, took the best climber jersey.
"You have to try to win"
Michael woods
“It was a special day, I ended up with these four boys and I didn't necessarily feel the strongest but I thought I could tell the difference.
I tried once, twice ... You have to try to win, ”analyzes Michael Woods.
Two days after his second place in Formigal, the Canadian, who will join the Israel SN team alongside Chris Froome next year, this time won in an unchanged stage at the forefront of the general classification.
The Ecuadorian leader of Ineos Richard Carapaz remains wearing the red jersey with 30 seconds ahead of Primoz Roglic, fourth in the standings.
“Everything is going well, we defended as I wanted, appreciated Carapaz.
Even if it wasn't spectacular. ”
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The 8th stage on Wednesday of 164 kilometers in the province of Burgos, with its arrival at the top of the alto de Moncalvillo (8.3 kilometers) and its steep slopes (9.2% on average), promises more spectacle.
"We will try to be more active in the coming days, to send runners to the front," announced the Slovenian who wants to "have fun" with his team in Spain.
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