Michael Woods to retire at end of 2025 season
Michael Woods will end his career this year, closing the book on one of cycling’s great late-blooming stories.
The 38-year-old Canadian, who only turned to the sport at 25 after an elite running career, went on to win stages at the Tour de France and Vuelta a España, claim a Worlds bronze medal, and stand on Ardennes podiums. In 2019, he became the first person in history to finish a Tour de France and run a mile under four minutes.
In announcing his decision, Woods cited the toll on his health and time away from family, while expressing pride at what he achieved. “Considering I started this sport at 25 years old, on a $1,000 bike gifted to me by my parents, knowing nothing about it, is insane,” he said. “I managed to become one of the best cyclists in the world, and it is a journey I am damn proud of.”
