After a promising running career was derailed by injuries, Woods has become one of the best cyclists in the world.
On Sunday, Michael Woods stormed up the final climb of stage 9 of the Tour de France to gap some of the strongest riders in the world, winning the day’s race by 28 seconds.
It was a long time coming for the Canadian, who rides for the Israel-Premier Tech team. “I’m 36 years old, turning 37 this year, I’m not getting any younger,” Woods toldIt’s undoubtedly the highlight of Woods’s long career, although he has taken an unconventional approach to reaching the pinnacle of the sport.
Growing up in Ottawa, Michael Woods dreamed of becoming an Olympian—but not in cycling. He was a promising middle-distance runner, winning the 2005 Pan American Junior Games in the 1500 meters and running a personal best in the mile at age 18. He attended the University of Michigan, training under legendary coach
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