In pictures: Michael Woods stunning second place at Liège–Bastogne–Liège
Woods is the second Canadian to stand on the podium of one of cycling's five Monuments
The breakaway had no big names but a lot of teams were represented. Photo: Sirotti
Pre-race favourite Alejandro Valverde had the protection of his Movistar teammates. Photo: Sirotti
The climbing is relentless with barely a flat road all day. Photo: Sirotti
Wout Poels is a former winner of the race. Photo: Sirotti
Bob Jungels went on the attack after being set up well by his teammates. Photo: Sirotti
An amazing solo win for the Luxembourg rider. Photo: Sirotti
Michael Woods had an absolutely amazing race and followed a late attack by Romain Bardet then sprinted for second. Photo: Sirotti
It's only the second time in history a Canadian stands on the podium of a Monument. Photo: Sirotti
After seventh at the Vuelta last year, runner-up at LBL is Woods biggest professional result. Photo: Sirotti
After 258 km in the hills of the Ardennes, Bob Jungels of the all-conquering Quick-Step Floors team emerged victoriously at Sunday’s Liège–Bastogne–Liège. After being setp up perfectly by his teammates, the Luxembourger finished off the race solo. Behind, a late attack from the chase group saw Michael Woods (EF Education-First) and Romain Bardet (AG2R-La Mondial) get free while the pre-race favourites looked at each other. The duo rounded out the podium with Woods unleashing a fierce burst of speed to land runner-up on the day.
Woods has had a quiet spring but his performance bodes well for the Giro d’Italia where he will be contesting the overall head-to-head with the likes of defending champion Tom Dumoulin and Chris Froome. The podium is only the second time a Canadian has graced the podium of one of cycling’s five Monuments. Steve Bauer was second at the 1990 Paris-Roubaix with Woods entering the history books as the second with his amazing result.
