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James Moultrie

'Certain issues simply made my continuation at the team untenable' – Derek Gee speaks out after 'duly' terminating Israel-Premier Tech contract

Israel-Premier Tech's Canadian rider Derek Gee waves during the presentation prior to the first stage of the 108th Giro d'Italia cycling race, 160km from Durres to Tirana in Albania, on May 9, 2025. (Photo by Luca Bettini / AFP) (Photo by LUCA BETTINI/AFP via Getty Images).

Derek Gee spoke out publicly to confirm he has 'formally and duly' terminated his contract with Israel-Premier Tech, due to 'certain issues' making any prolonged stay on the team 'untenable'.

The Canadian rider's announcement came via his social media channels, three days after the Israeli team issued a statement in which they claimed Gee's contract, lasting until 2028, remained valid, and that they would be involving the sport's governing body, the UCI.

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