Canadian cyclist Michael Woods drops to eighth in Tirreno-Adriatico race

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Canadian cyclist Michael Woods lost his lead in the Tirreno-Adriatico race Friday, dropping to eighth overall after an 11th-place showing in the fifth stage.

The Ottawa rider, who claimed the lead by winning the third stage for the EF Pro Cycling team, fell behind on the climb to Sarnano and finished 1:46 behind stage winner and overall leader Simon Yates of Great Britain.

Yates carried out a solo attack on the concluding 14.2-kilometre ascent to Sarnano, which had an average gradient of nearly six per cent and a maximum of 12 per cent. "It was already a fast pace. I saw an opportunity and I really took it," Yates said. "I just went full gas." After two less challenging stages Saturday and Sunday, the race concludes with a 10-kilometre individual time trial in San Benedetto Del Tronto on Monday that is suited for Thomas.Thomas, the 2018 Tour champion, was dropped from Ineos' Tour team this year because he did not want to ride in support of defending champion Egan Bernal.

 

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