Cycling news – Michael Woods seals Milan-Torino victory ahead of Alejandro Valverde

Updated 09/10/2019 at 14:55 GMT

Canadian Michael Woods stormed to victory in the 100th running of the one-day Milan-Torino after finishing ahead of Alejandro Valverde and Adam Yates.

Canada's Michael Woods (EF Education First) celebrtaes as he crosses the finish line to win the 100th edition of the one-day classic cycling race Milan - Torino on October 9

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A late attack saw Woods (EF Education First) surge clear of 2018 world champion Valverde (Movistar) in the final kilometre to cross the line in 4:03:48.

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Briton Yates was five seconds behind and completed the podium fresh off the Mitchelton-Scott rider's overall victory at the Tour of Croatia.

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The one-day race falls in the week building up to Il Lombardia on Saturday - the last Monument of the season - which is live on Eurosport and the Eurosport Player.