Israel-Premier Tech confirmed not to start in Il Lombardia in latest Italian race to be removed from team program ProTeam will no longer take part in final Monument of 2025 Cycling News · Oct 9, 2025
'Great for the riders' - CPA President Adam Hansen argues that upcoming Israel-Premier Tech name-change and rebrand will have positive impact for team members CPA President says he discussed team's situation with owner Sylvan Adams during Rwanda Road World Championships Cycling News · Oct 6, 2025
Israel-Premier Tech to change its name and move away from ‘current identity’ The cycling team, who became the focus for pro-Palestinian protests during races, said: ‘This step is essential to securing the future of the team’ The Guardian - UK · Oct 6, 2025
Cycling team Israel Premier Tech rebrands and drops national identity Cycling team Israel Premier Tech has announced it is changing its name and moving away from its national identity The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025
Israel-Premier Tech to rebrand ‘away from Israeli identity’ after pressure The team was targeted by repeated mass demonstrations at last month’s Vuelta a Espana and multiple races rescinded their invitations to participate over security fears The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2025
'Moving away from its current Israeli identity' – Israel-Premier Tech to change name and rebrand for 2026 with owner Sylvan Adams stepping back Adams 'has chosen to step back from his day-to-day involvement and will no longer speak on behalf of the team' reads team statement Cycling News · Oct 6, 2025
Israel-Premier Tech to be renamed and rebanded, 'moving away from its current Israeli identity', as co-owner Sylvan Adams steps back Israeli team was the subject of protests at the Vuelta a España and beyond Cycling Weekly · Oct 6, 2025
Cycling team Israel Premier Tech excluded from race in Italy over safety concerns Cycling team Israel Premier Tech has been excluded from an upcoming race in Italy over concerns about pro-Palestinian protests and disruption if the team was to participate The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2025
'Sport is not a tool for sanction' – UCI not considering Israeli teams ban but unclear on steps to protect cycling from disruptive protests UCI President David Lappartient set to meet with Israel-Premier Tech owner Sylvan Adams during World Championships Cycling News · Sep 26, 2025
Israel’s future in Uefa could come to a head before World Cup qualifiers Uefa could decide as early as next week whether to suspend Israel and its club teams from its competitions The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2025
Giro dell'Emilia also at risk due to Israel-Premier Tech's planned participation as owner Sylvan Adams stays vague on possible team name change City council in Bologna says 'We are opposed to the participation of an Israeli team at a time like this, when the Israeli government is committing serious crimes' Cycling News · Sep 25, 2025
'Our expectation is that the team will move to a new name' – Israel team sponsor Premier Tech latest to call for a name change Co-title-sponsor follows demands from Factor for a team rebrand, following Vuelta protests Cycling Weekly · Sep 24, 2025
Title sponsor joins bike brand in calling for Israel-Premier Tech to remove 'Israel' from team name and 'adopt a new identity and brand image' Canadian company Premier Tech says 'current situation regarding the team name is no longer sustainable to achieve our goal' in wake of recent pro-Palestine protests Cycling News · Sep 24, 2025
Cycling Fears Spread Of Race-halting Protests After Vuelta Chaos Cycling was licking its wounds on Monday and wondering 'where next?' "It's very bad for cycling that the protesters managed to get what they wanted. International Business Times · Sep 15, 2025
Cycling News · Sep 15, 2025 Matthew Riccitello leaves Israel-Premier Tech to continue Grand Tour career at Decathlon CMA CGM American climber to race for French team in 2026 alongside super talent Paul Seixas and sprinter Olav Kooij
The Guardian - UK · Sep 14, 2025 Vingegaard wins Vuelta after final stage cancelled amid pro-Palestinian protests in Madrid Jonas Vingegaard of Visma-Lease a Bike won the Vuelta a España after organisers cancelled the final stage amid pro-Palestinian protests in Madrid
The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2025 Cycling team remove ‘Israel’ from Vuelta kit after pro-Palestine protests Israel-Premier Tech cited rider safety concerns as they removed the word ‘Israel’ from their kits at the ongoing Vuelta but insist they’ll continue racing under the full name
Cycling Weekly · Sep 6, 2025 Israel-Premier Tech remove ‘Israel’ from team kit for remainder of Vuelta after pro-Palestine protests Team name remains the same, but kit changed to align with team vehicles
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025 Spanish minister says Israeli cycling team should be expelled from Vuelta after protest A pro-Palestinian protest disrupted the event during stage 11
Cycling News · Aug 27, 2025 Israel-Premier Tech's Vuelta a España team time trial effort disrupted by protestors Israeli-based squad held up briefly by pro-Palestine protestors and finish 19th, issuing a statement they respect right to freedom of speech 'but we absolutely condemn the dangerous acts of the protestors'
Cycling News · Jun 20, 2025 Baloise Belgium Tour: Ethan Hayter takes surprise victory over Filippo Ganna on stage 3 time trial Filippo Ganna finishes second, having been heavily expected to win
Cycling Weekly · Oct 1, 2024 Who designs a professional rider’s national champion jersey? The story of Israel-Premier Tech’s Michael Woods and his retro-inspired Canadian jersey
Cycling News · Sep 8, 2024 Tour of Britain: Stephen Williams wins overall as Matevž Govekar takes final bunch sprint Rasmus Pedersen second and Ben Swift third on stage 6
Cycling News · Sep 4, 2024 ‘You can't separate life from politics’ - Demonstrators target Israel-Premier Tech at the Tour of Britain in Scotland More demonstrations are expected when the riders start in Sheffield on stage 3
Cycling Weekly · Apr 9, 2024 Pro-Palestine activists call for 'more protests than ever' against Israel-Premier Tech at Giro d'Italia and Tour de France Israel-Premier Tech has already removed 'Israel' from team vehicles as part of 'precautionary measures'