Weight 64 kg (141 lb) Discipline Road July 2014-Dec 2014 5-Hour Energy | 2012 Stevens Racing Name Michael Woods 2013 Garneau-Quebecor Role Cyclist | |
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Born 12 October 1986 (age 38)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada ( 1986-10-12 ) Current team Optum–Kelly Benefit Strategies | ||
Jan 2014-June 2014 Amore & Vita–Selle SMP | ||
Michael woods at the start of stage 1 of volta a catalunya
Michael "Mike" Woods (born 12 October 1986) is a Canadian racing cyclist.
Contents
- Michael woods at the start of stage 1 of volta a catalunya
- Michael woods interview at the start of stage 8 giro d italia 2017
- Athletics career
- Cycling career
- References
Michael woods interview at the start of stage 8 giro d italia 2017
Athletics career
Woods' first sport was ice hockey and his childhood ambition was to play as a left wing for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Prior to becoming a cyclist Woods was a promising middle-distance runner, setting Canadian national junior records in the mile and 3000 metres in 2005 as well as taking the gold medal in the 1500 metres at the 2005 Pan American Junior Athletics Championships. However he suffered a recurring stress fracture in his left foot, exacerbated by excessive training and racing, resulting in him running his last race in 2007. Woods underwent surgery twice in order to correct the problem without success. He took up cycling initially as cross-training before friends persuaded him to enter races.
Woods was taught English at school by Paul Dewar, who was later elected as a Member of Parliament. Woods attended the University of Michigan on a track athletic scholarship, graduating in 2008. Whilst at UoM he was coached by Ron Warhurst.
Cycling career
Woods began cycling with Garneau-Quebecor in 2013.
On 20 August 2015 it was announced that Woods would join Cannondale for the 2016 cycling season.
In 2016 he was officially named in Canada's 2016 Olympic team. He was named in the start list for the 2017 Giro d'Italia. He finished the 2017 Giro, his first grand tour, in 38th place, taking two fifth-place stage finishes along the way and helping teammate Pierre Rolland to win a stage.