Premier-Tech

“Tadej Pogačar couldn’t lace Eddy Merckx’s shoes!” Cycling legend claims four-time Tour de France winner is overrated, brands Remco Evenepoel “arrogant”, and says Mathieu van der Poel “can’t time trial, climb, or sprint” + more on the live blog

It’s Monday and, after enjoying some sunshine and flooded roads during his weekend rides, Ryan Mallon’s back to kick off the week with all the latest news and views from the world of cycling on the live blog

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“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"

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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

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“The name of the team is no longer sustainable”: Israel-Premier Tech’s title sponsor joins calls for team to drop ‘Israel’ from identity and brand image

Israel-Premier Tech have been title sponsored by the Canadian company since 2022, saddle sponsor Selle Italia also commenting on its relationship with the Israeli-branded team

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