Michael Woods, the 2023 stage winner, is set to lead the Israel-Premier Tech team in the upcoming Tour de France. After recovering from a lung infection that forced him to abandon the Tour de Suisse, Woods reflects on the struggles of cycling and expresses excitement for his fifth Tour. He recalls his past achievements, emphasizing how his 2023 stage win at the Tour changed his life. Woods aims to tackle challenging stages, particularly from stage 6 onwards, as he continues his pursuit of excellence in the competitive cycling world.
Cycling is a cruel, cruel sport. For the second time this year, I came off a great altitude camp, in great form, only to abandon the first race post.
I'm really excited about racing my fifth Tour. It's a crazy race, and it's the last race on the calendar that I do that scares me - in a good way.
Winning a stage there in 2023 was the crowning achievement of my career. It changed my life.
Everything from stage 6 onward I'm excited about. Don't expect to see me at all during those first few stages.
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