It was a rough couple of days for Israel Start-up Nation’s Canadians at the Itzulia Basque Country, as Michael Woods did not start the fourth stage after crashing late in Stage 3, and James Piccoli crashed out early in Thursday’s action. In a Twitter video, Woods said that he wanted to be ready for the […]
Misfortune thwarts Rusty Woods’ GC and stage aspirations at Itzulia Basque Country
Success in professional cycling is often as much luck as it is skill, form and tactical nous. On Wednesday’s third stage of the WorldTour stage race Itzulia Basque Country, Michael Woods suffered bad luck, crashing at a crucial moment of a day that suited him and losing not only any chance of taking the day’s […]
A one-two for Astana-Premier Tech, Woods fifth on second stage of Itzulia Basque Country
Two Basque riders from Astana-Premier Tech made a memorable one-two in Tuesday’s second stage of Itzulia Basque Country, and Michael Woods placed fifth to haul himself into the top-20 on GC. Astana-Premier Tech hit the favourites group with the ol’ left-right on a flat section of a descent near the finish, and it was Alex […]
Roglič stamps authority on Itzulia Basque Country in opening time trial
Primoz Roglič won Monday’s opening time trial of the Itzulia Basque Country to pull on a leader’s jersey in 12 consecutive stage races. Although American Brandon McNulty finished only two seconds adrift, Roglič put nearly 30 seconds between himself and his main GC rivals, Tadej Pogačar and Adam Yates. Michael Woods limited his losses to […]