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Israel Premier Tech to rebrand as NSN Cycling Team after season of protests

The WorldTour squad will adopt a new name and structure under a joint venture led by NSN and Stoneweg, shifting its registration to Switzerland and operations to Spain following sponsor withdrawals and repeated pro-Palestinian demonstrations

Ynet | 11.20.25

מוחים מנסים לפרוץ למסלול ולהפריע לרוכבי הקבוצה ישראל פרמייר טק בקטע ה-11 של וואלטה

Israeli cycling team banned from Giro dell’Emilia amid pro-Palestinian protests

Organizers barred Israel Premier Tech from the Oct. 4 Giro dell’Emilia in Italy citing 'public safety,' following major pro-Palestinian protests that disrupted Spain’s Vuelta and growing political pressure in Bologna

Ynet Global | 09.27.25

International cycling body slams Spain over pro-Palestinian Vuelta protests

UCI condemns pro-Palestinian disruptions that halted Vuelta’s final stage and blasts PM Pedro Sanchez for backing calls to ban Israel, warning Spain’s stance undermines Olympic values and its ability to safely host major international events

Ynet | 09.15.25

Vuelta chief condemns pro-Palestinian protests targeting Israel-Premier Tech team

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators targeting the Israel-Premier Tech team brought Sunday’s finale to a halt just three kilometers from the finish line in Madrid

Reuters | 09.15.25

Spanish PM praises violent protests against Israeli cycling team: 'A just cause'

Pedro Sánchez praised demonstrators who targeted Israel Premier Tech during the Vuelta a España, calling their cause 'just,' sparking backlash from Spain’s opposition

Ynet Global | 09.14.25

מפגינים פרו-פלסטינים מפריעים למרוץ וואלטה אספניה

While pro-Palestinians are rampaging at Vuelta race in Spain, no one is protecting Israel supporters

Many Israelis and Jews had planned to hold a huge demonstration of support at the finish line in Madrid today, but police informed supporters of the Israel team that, due to serious warnings of violence, it is not possible to guarantee their safety;

Zeev Avrahami, Madrid | 09.14.25

Israel Premier Tech cycling team removes 'Israel' from jerseys amid protests

Israel Premier Tech will race in special jerseys without the word 'Israel' from Stage 14 of the Vuelta a España to prioritize rider safety after pro-Palestinian protests disrupted earlier stages, including Stage 11, where thousands blocked the course

Ynet | 09.06.25

Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Vuelta stage 11, no winner called

Spanish cycling race arrives in Basque Country, which identifies strongly with Palestinian cause, stage 11 gets underway with 19-minute delay after several protesters stood in middle of route

Ynet | 09.03.25

$Protesters along the race route (Photo: Ander Gillenea\AFP)$

'They're screaming murderer and Nazi at me - why do they hate us like this? What do they want?'

Israel’s cycling team faces hostility in Spain: 'Only here did I understand the extent of the hatred toward us in the world'; tensions expected to intensify as team enters Basque region’s largest city, a pro-Palestinian stronghold

Yair Kattan | 09.03.25

From Gaza tunnels to the Champs-Élysées: Freed hostage Ofer Calderon rides again at Tour de France

Freed in February after 484 days in Hamas captivity, Ofer Calderon rode along the Champs-Élysées with Israel Premier Tech pro cycling team during the Tour de France; His emotional journey from darkness to light highlights the human cost of war—and the power of resilience through sport

Aviv Havron | 07.27.25

'Cancer is like a bike ride': Israeli cyclist battling leukemia sets sights on Tour de France

Diagnosed with leukemia shortly after October 7, Roy Loewenberg endured grueling treatment in the hospital; now, he’s determined to become one of handful of Israelis to complete race

Tzur Gueta | 12.09.24

Competitive cycling - What's the most efficient way to ride?

Is it better to stand or sit during a sprint? The body position of cyclists can significantly impact their performance in crucial moments

Jonathan Berkheim, Davidson Institute | 09.07.24

Escaping Putin, cyclist Mikhail Iakovlev makes Olympic history for Israel

Mikhail Iakovlev's quick move from Russia to Israel turned heads as his cycling feats made him a top contender; leaving Moscow in 24 hours, he set an Olympic record and is now a medal hopeful, inspiring Israel’s next generation of cyclists

Stav Ifargan | 08.07.24

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