Gradually earning respect as one of the planet’s best riders in his sophomore World Tour season, Ottawa native Mike Woods has ensured his name is known throughout the cycling world with his performance in the Vuelta a España, the second Grand Tour of the 30-year-old’s career.

The Cannondale-Drapac pro athlete finished 3rd in the 9th stage of the Spanish event on Aug. 28 to sit 8th overall in the general classification standings.

—Ottawa Sportspage