Collarbone fracture means Michael Woods might not get to race in Ardennes for a second year in a row
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Milano - Torino wasn't a good race for Israel - Premier Tech. The relatively simple parcours with peloton riding up Superga twice promised a big clash among the more explosive of the climber's guild, but that battle had to unfold without Michael Woods. That's because the National champion of Canada had crashed earlier in the race with suspicion of collarbone fracture.
"Unfortunately, Mike Woods crashed at the Milano - Torino and was forced to abandon the race," begins the press release on team social media.
"X-rays have confirmed a small non-displaced fracture of the left collarbone, which may require surgery. IPT’s medical team will decide on the next steps in consultation with an orthopaedic specialist to determine the best course of action for Mike. Fortunately, Mike is not displaying any symptoms of concussion and will be able to return home to begin his recovery."
This comes as a heavy blow to Woods' spring ambitions, in particular the Ardennes Classics in about a month. Woods is traditionally among the big guns especially at the La Fleche Wallonne and Liege-Bastogne-Liege, having podium both races in the past. But this collarbone fracture is likely going to force the Canadian to watch the action from sidelines for second year in a row.
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🩺 Medical update: Mike Woods
— Israel – Premier Tech (@IsraelPremTech) March 19, 2025
Unfortunately, Mike Woods crashed in @MiTo1876 and was forced to abandon the race. X-rays have confirmed a small non-displaced fracture of the left collarbone, which may require surgery. IPT’s medical team will decide on the next steps in… pic.twitter.com/oHUfupUxs1
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Ondřej Zhasil is a cycling journalist at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2023. He is based in Ostrava, the third-largest city in the Czech Republic, and covers professional cycling across the main UCI competitions, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España. A key focus of his work is startlist analysis and pre-race coverage, where he examines team selections, rider line-ups, and tactical scenarios ahead of major events.
Alongside WorldTour coverage, Ondřej has developed specific expertise in junior cycling and in racing across East Asia, including competitions in China and Japan. He also maintains a broad working knowledge of other disciplines and levels, including cyclocross, while continuing to expand his understanding of mountain bike racing.
Ondřej holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics, which supports his analytical, data-driven approach to performance and race analysis. In his reporting, he regularly uses ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available.
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