The race is set for Sunday, while Quebec City’s event takes place Friday. The two races are the only North American events on the UCI World Tour
Team Israel Premier Tech 's Michael Woods crosses the finish line during Stage 13 of the Vuelta a Espana, a 176-kilometre race between Lugo and Puerto de Ancares, on Aug. 30.The 37-year-old from Ottawa rides into this weekend’s Montreal cycling Grand Prix as a recent Spanish Vuelta stage winner despite dealing with an early-season illness that had him struggling at the Giro d’Italia and considering calling it quits.
After months of re-finding his stamina, Woods, who became the third Canadian to win a Tour de France stage last year, triumphed on the mountainous 13th stage of La Vuelta on Aug. 30. It was his third career win in Spain. With a stage win in hand, Woods pulled out of the Vuelta before the 17th stage and shifted his focus to preparing for Montreal as a late addition to the start list.
Meanwhile, Montreal’s race covers 209.1 kilometres over 17 laps. The challenging course in and around Mount Royal includes 4,573 metres in total altitude, making it ideal for climbers like Woods. “Best rider in the world, it’s gonna be a very hard race from very far out,” Gee said. “He’s going to be the overwhelming favourite.”
Houle, who prefers the Quebec City race, is also hoping for better than in recent years. The 2022 Tour de France stage winner has three DNFs and one 50th finish in Quebec the last two years.
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