Canadian Michael Woods achieves the victory of his life in the ninth stage of the Tour de France

The effort was worth it michael woodswinner this Sunday of the ninth stage of the Tour de France.

At 36, the Canadian IPT player achieved the victory of his life by passing the American Matteo Jorgenson just 400 meters from the finish and cross the finish line of the Puy de Dome alone, the famous volcanic crater located in the Massif Central region, which hosted a stage for the last time 35 years ago.

Woods spent four hours and almost 20 minutes of pedaling on his feat. The French Pierre Roger Latour and the slovenian Matej Mohoric they crossed second and third respectively.

From behind, good day for the Slovenian Tadej Pogacarwhich cuts time in the general to the still leader of the race, the Danish Jonas Vingegaard. the aussie Jai Hindley He is currently third, two minutes and 40 seconds behind the leader.

This Monday, rest day. On Tuesday the race celebrates its tenth stage, 167.2 kilometers through the Massif Central, from Vulcania to Issoire, with four third category ports and one second category.