The Israel - Premier Tech lineup for the upcoming Tour de France has been announced and Michael Woods is expected to be front and centre of all the team does.
“I’m really excited for this year’s Tour de France. The course suits me quite well, especially the opening stages in the Basque Country," Woods tells the team's official website. "This is an area I’ve had a lot of success in with my two Vuelta a España stage wins both taking place there. I really enjoy racing in this area.”
With Chris Froome not making the cut, Woods leads a team full of stage hunters such as Dylan Teuns, Simon Clarke and Hugo Houle. The strategy for the team is clear and Woods, who has DNF'd on his previous three Grand Tour appearances is hoping use the method shown by teammate, fellow Canadian and star of the Giro d'Italia, Derek Gee.
My big ambition is to win a stage and inspired by my Ottawa teammate, Derek Gee, I want to race a really aggressive race, trying to be as active as possible," he explains. "The victory in La Route d’Occitanie gave me a lot of confidence. I’m really motivated and ready to race!”
We are lining up at @LeTour with a versatile team aiming for stage wins! 🎙️ "I believe that each of our eight selected riders has what it takes to be victorious in this race." - Sports Manager, Rik Verbrugghe. Read all about our TDF lineup right here: israelpremiertech.com/versatile-ipt-… __…
