Israel-Premier Tech

“It has become untenable for us to continue”: Israel-Premier Tech’s title sponsor steps down

"The core reason for Premier Tech to sponsor the team has been overshadowed to a point where it has become untenable for us to continue as a sponsor"

Fri, Nov 07, 2025 16:58
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“We never stop dreaming”: Israel “optimistic” about hosting Tour de France Grand Départ in future

The suggestion, made by the Israeli Cycling Federation’s president, comes just weeks after the Vuelta a España was severely disrupted by protests against Israel-Premier Tech’s participation in the race

Tue, Oct 28, 2025 14:58
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“Is sport a force for good? Or for battering people into submission?” Former UCI president Brian Cookson on Israel, sportswashing, banning nation state sponsors, and why protests highlight bike race security failures

“We’re ambivalent about so many things in cycling. Aren’t the crowds so enthusiastic? But on the other hand, it’s a disaster waiting to happen”

Fri, Oct 10, 2025 17:49
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Former Israel-Premier Tech rider Derek Gee facing €30 million damages claim after terminating contract with team on “safety and personal belief” grounds

Gee says the team’s decision to seek damages “strengthens my belief that leaving was the right decision, regardless of the recent announcement of branding changes and cosmetic structural shifts”

Fri, Oct 10, 2025 10:41
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Rapha ends partnership with EF teams; Tadej Pogačar wins again; Israeli pro hits back as Israel-Premier Tech announce identity change; Tour of Britain Men & Women announce equal 5-day races for 2026; + more on the live blog

It's Tuesday, and some stories just won't go away. Callum is here to keep you updated on all things two-wheels

Tue, Oct 07, 2025 08:57
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Israel-Premier Tech cycling team to “rebrand and rename” for 2026, “moving away from Israeli identity”

The team's owner Sylvan Adams will also step back from his day-to-day involvement with the team, according to a statement released today

Mon, Oct 06, 2025 15:09
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Pro cyclist caught bunny-hopping across raised lane divider into oncoming traffic during training ride ‘disciplined’ by team; London e-bike fires “worryingly common”; Israel-Premier Tech withdraw from Italian classics + more on the live blog

Woohoo! It's Friday and Callum's here, dredging through the internet to gently inform and entertain you

Fri, Oct 03, 2025 08:46
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Israel-Premier Tech argue “threats of violence have disrupted our sport” after team removed from major one-day race over protest fears

Organiser of Giro dell'Emilia insists decision made "for the safety of all athletes, staff and spectators", but team says decision "extremely regrettable"

Mon, Sep 29, 2025 11:18
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“If we start excluding one team, next year it will be another, on another issue”: UCI president defends Israel-Premier Tech as team faces pressure from sponsors to change name

UCI president David Lappartient insists “sport is not a tool for punishment” and Israeli athletes and teams are "welcome" at races

Sat, Sep 27, 2025 09:49
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“I’m angry with myself”: Mohoric regrets not learning more about sportswashing at World Championships; More races threatened by Israel-Premier Tech’s participation; Brit Hudson wins junior Worlds; + more on the live blog

It's Friday, and Callum's turn to shepherd you through to the weekend with whatever cycling stories and titbits he can get his hands on

Fri, Sep 26, 2025 08:48
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