
Derek Gee has said that he attempted to terminate his contract with Israel-Premier Tech due to "serious concerns" over safety and a "personal-belief standpoint that weighed heavily on my conscience".
The Canadian rider and Israel-Premier Tech revealed that he had given notice of terminating his contract in August. He was set to ride the Vuelta a España, but was pulled from the team at late notice. The case is now being dealt with by cycling's governing body, the UCI.