Canadian cyclist Michael Woods secured a remarkable victory on stage 13 of the Vuelta a España with a decisive breakaway in the challenging mountains of northwestern Spain. The Israel-Premier Tech rider made his winning move on the final ascent of Puerto de Ancares, finishing 45 seconds ahead of Switzerland's Mauro Schmid and Spain's Marc Soler. This win marks Woods's fourth Grand Tour stage victory and his third in La Vuelta. Meanwhile, Slovenia's Primož Roglič significantly cut into Ben O'Connor's overall lead, reducing it to one minute and 21 seconds. The stage featured dramatic climbs and saw several top riders, including Adam Yates and Richard Carapaz, struggle to keep pace. The next stage promises further challenges with the longest route of the race.