Israel-Premier Tech

Derek Gee says “certain issues” made his position at Israel Premier Tech “untenable” after terminating contract with team for “legitimate reasons”

The Canadian rider has broken his silence three days after the news was first announced – but Israel-Premier Tech remain adamant that Gee’s contract with the team is valid, threatening legal action

Mon, Aug 25, 2025 18:40
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Former Israel-Premier Tech pro admits it’s “definitely nicer to ride without an Israel logo”, as Liége and Lombardia winner distances himself from team

Comments from retiring Jakob Fuglsang come just weeks after former teammate Alessandro De Marchi said he was “relieved” to no longer represent the team in an appeal for the cycling world “to show awareness of what’s going on in Gaza”

Wed, Aug 20, 2025 09:03
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“It’s better to follow your morals”: Former Israel-Premier Tech rider “relieved” to no longer represent team, urges cycling world “to show awareness of what’s going on in Gaza”

Comments follow protest at Tour de France which accused race of being "complicit in genocide" and "helping restore the image of the Israeli colonial regime" by allowing Israel-Premier Tech to participate

Mon, Jul 28, 2025 11:15
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Chaos follows the Tour: Protests, arrests, and apathy as anti-Israel activist – briefly – disrupts the Tour de France’s shiny façade

For a few moments, a pro-Palestine protester dominated the narrative at the world’s biggest bike race. But it doesn’t take long for the Tour to move on

Wed, Jul 16, 2025 18:51
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Extinction Rebellion protester disrupts Tour de France sprint finish wearing “Israel out of the Tour” shirt

After Tadej Pogačar crashed inside final 5km, the stage eleven finale descended into chaos as a protester opposing Israel-Premier Tech’s participation in the Tour ran on the road as Jonas Abrahamsen and Mauro Schmid were sprinting for victory

Wed, Jul 16, 2025 15:42
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Wild unreleased Factor aero bike spotted at Critérium du Dauphiné: mysterious track-inspired bike features huge fork legs and seatstays plus V-shaped stem

Israel–Premier Tech's Jake Stewart rode the unreleased bike to victory on stage five of the Dauphiné. It's unique, it has a prototype sticker, and it's certainly a radical departure from the brand's existing aero road model

Sun, Jun 08, 2025 10:35
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Anti-Israel activist charged with assault after “insane” Giro d’Italia protest

According to the local press, a 67-year-old man was arrested and charged with assault and resisting a public official following the protest, which appears to have been directed towards Israel-Premier Tech’s involvement in the race

Fri, May 16, 2025 16:46
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What is carbon monoxide rebreathing and why is the entire Tour de France talking about it? Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard insist it’s “nothing suspicious” and “just a simple test”, but others are less convinced

UAE Team Emirates, Visma-Lease a Bike and Israel–Premier Tech all admitted using the controversial test during altitude camps, raising health and ethical questions — but is it safe and are the concerns justified?

Thu, Jul 18, 2024 15:04
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Michelle Froome deletes social media account after Muslims “drain on modern society” rant, as pro-Palestine activists call for protests against Israel-Premier Tech

The agent and wife of Chris Froome said Muslims were “here to take over” and claimed “there are no innocent Gazans” during a string of social media posts, with the UCI ProTeam distancing itself from “comments made by third parties"

Mon, Apr 15, 2024 16:22
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“We continue to race proudly as Israel – Premier Tech”: Israel name removed from cycling team’s vehicles as “precautionary measure”

The team of Chris Froome said the "IPT monogram, comprised of the Star of David" and the Premier Tech "PT" had replaced the team's name on vehicles since the start of the season

Tue, Mar 19, 2024 15:57
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