Israel-Premier Tech

“We’re here to ride bikes, not to be politicians”: Biniam Girmay “doesn’t care” about NSN Cycling’s history as Israeli team; “This isn’t a war on motorists”; Could Winter Olympics star switch to cycling?; Rapha’s RideLondon idea + more on the live blog

It's Wednesday live blog time, Dan Alexander stepping in for the middle of the week round-up of all the news, views, reaction, opinion and silliness from the world of cycling today

Wed, Feb 11, 2026 08:53
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“I didn’t want to use Gaza as a scapegoat to get out of my contract”: Derek Gee-West’s €30 million legal dispute over Israel-Premier Tech exit resolved, as Canadian star says controversy “best left in the past”

Gee-West, who has signed for Lidl-Trek for 2026, insisted there were a “whole bunch of reasons” behind his departure from the team now known as NSN Cycling

Thu, Jan 15, 2026 11:17
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“Gear restrictions are a no-brainer”: Cadel Evans and Stuart O’Grady on cycling’s safety debate, how the sport has changed, protests, and why fans should “just enjoy watching Pogačar’s greatness”

The 2011 Tour de France winner and the 2007 Paris-Roubaix conqueror join the road.cc Podcast to discuss their shifting perspectives on the sport since retiring and why Tadej Pogačar isn’t boring, he’s just a “freak”

Sat, Dec 13, 2025 12:15
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“What did we have to do with it? We were a cycling team”: Israel-Premier Tech “lost out for political reasons”, claims sports director, after Palestine protests which painted riders and staff as “indecent”

“Finally, we’re out of the political turmoil and back to talking about cycling, which is what we wanted,” NSN Cycling DS Francesco Frassi said

Fri, Dec 05, 2025 14:51
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“We’re not comfortable making a profit from this”: Pro Kit Club to sell Israel-Premier Tech kit and donate proceeds to UN Gaza programme

Owner of website that sells team-issue pro cycling kit to fans at a discount says "we have agonised over the decision to release this kit for almost a year", but will do so "to help feed children facing famine and severe hunger in Gaza"

Tue, Nov 25, 2025 15:39
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From ‘no surrender’ to NSN: Barcelona legend Andrés Iniesta’s company takes over Sylvan Adams’ Israel project – but what’s next for cycling’s most controversial team?

The squad formerly known as Israel-Premier Tech have rebranded as NSN Cycling Team for 2026, and will race under a Swiss licence and be based in Spain. Will that prove enough to quell the protests?

Fri, Nov 21, 2025 11:31
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“Falls will always happen”: Lidl-Trek manager urges cycling to “invest tonnes of money in airbag systems” to boost rider safety; Cycling fans react to Israel-Premier Tech’s rebrand to NSN Cycling + more on the live blog

Megan Huws is here this very cold day to bring you cycling news and views on today's live blog

Fri, Nov 21, 2025 10:44
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‘Israel out of the Tour’ protester who disrupted Tour de France finish escapes with warning and suspended fine after telling court: “The idea was to get people talking about Gaza”

“Bursting at full speed into a rider’s field of vision is a real danger. Freedom of expression cannot take precedence over safety,” a prosecutor told the Extinction Rebellion activist, who insisted he did not want to impede the riders

Thu, Nov 20, 2025 13:58
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Factor terminates bike contract with Israel-Premier Tech after year of protests, as reports suggest Scott set to sponsor rebranded team

Factor’s reported exit comes after title sponsor Premier Tech stepped away from the controversial squad this month, claiming it had become “untenable” to continue

Thu, Nov 20, 2025 11:36
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“The position has not changed”: Canary Islands refuse to host 2026 Vuelta a España if rebranded Israeli team takes part

The race was expected to finish on Tenerife and Gran Canaria but reports suggest the route will have to be redrawn before its presentation next month

Wed, Nov 19, 2025 11:59
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