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Adam Becket

'Serious concerns from a safety and personal-belief standpoint that weighed heavily on my conscience' – Derek Gee opens up on Israel-Premier Tech contract termination

Derek Gee races for Israel-Premier Tech at the Giro d'Italia 2024.

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.

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