Cycling

Former Israeli pro-cycling team starts anew at official opening of Tour de France

The revamped NSN team, formerly known as Israel-Premier Tech, was subjected to a series of protests over their involvement in races in 2025 as a result of Israel's war in Gaza.

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NSN Cycling Team Skoda car with the road bikes during the Stage 3 of 89th Tour de Suisse 2026 on June 19, 2026 in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland.
The ABI annual cycling event attracts large numbers of riders and helps to get the green, health-inducing message out there.

As Jerusalem expands bike lanes, cyclists push for a more cycle-friendly city

Jerusalem’s grand annual cycling event gets the bikers’ message out there.

|ByBARRY DAVIS
People stand in a bomb shelter and read the Megillah in Jerusalem on March 3, 2026.

Getting around in times of turmoil: How to keep up morale in Israel during Iran war

How can we deal with all this abnormal normality? The constant sirens, the fearsome explosions, of missiles falling, or the IDF’s interception system working but resulting in shrapnel dispersal?

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Getting out and about on mountain bikes is doing youngsters across the country a power of good.

Biking for good! Ramat Beit Shemesh-based org. dispenses the curative vibe on two wheels

Geerz is a therapeutic, mountain biking program designed primarily to help youngsters faced with any of a range of challenging issues.

|ByBARRY DAVIS

Israel-Premier Tech team lose title sponsor

Canadian-based manufacturer, Premier Tech, said that their reasoning behind sponsoring the team has been "overshadowed to a point where it has become untenable to continue as a sponsor."

NOVEMBER 8, 2025ByREUTERS
: ISRAEL - PREMIER TECH rider Marco Frigo in action as pro-Palestine protestors are pictured in the background during Stage 18 of the Vuelta a Espana in Valladolid, Spain, in September.

Israel–Premier Tech to drop Israeli identity amid safety concerns

Facing protests and security risks, Israel–Premier Tech will rebrand for 2026, removing “Israel” from its name to ensure the team’s survival in Europe.

OCTOBER 8, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
SRAEL - PREMIER TECH rider Marco Frigo in action as pro-Palestine protestors are pictured in the background during Stage 18 of the Vuelta a Espana in Valladolid, Spain, in September.

Israel cycling team barred from Italian race amid protest threats

Israel–Premier Tech was barred from the Giro dell’Emilia due to protest threats, highlighting rising efforts to sideline Israeli athletes worldwide.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
SRAEL–PREMIER TECH riders pose before Stage 1 of the Vuelta a Espana in August. The team has been barred from the Giro dell'Emilia over 'safety concerns.'

UCI chief says Israeli athletes are welcome amid boycott calls

A member of the International Olympic Committee affirmed that Israeli athletes will be allowed to participate in cycling competitions.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025ByREUTERS
Cycling - Vuelta a Espana - Stage 21 - Madrid to Madrid - Spain - September 8, 2024 A rider of Team dsm-Firmenich PostNL rides past people with flags and banners in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict during the last stage of Spain

Winner Epic Israel marks a decade of cycling for sport, land, and community

The four-day mountain biking event aims to physically challenge while fostering heartfelt connections within the cycling community.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Gal Tsachor, this week kicked off the 10th annual edition of Winner Epic Israel, a race dedicated to resilience, community, and the enduring legacy of his late father Giora.

Spanish PM Sanchez ‘politicized’ La Vuelta to hide scandals, Jewish leader says

Police repeatedly clashed with protesters along the capital’s Gran Vía on Sunday; organizers cancelled the podium ceremony and declared Denmark’s Jonas Vingegaard the overall winner.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez arrives at the 'Palacio de los Lopez' government palace during his official visit, in Asuncion, Paraguay July 23, 2025.

Spain's La Vuelta cycling race cancelled after pro-Palestinian protests

A winner was announced after anti-Israel protesters wreaked havoc, causing the final leg of the cycling race to be cancelled.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025ByREUTERS
Vuelta a Espana - Stage 21 - Alalpardo to Madrid - Madrid, Spain - September 14, 2025 Barriers are smashed by Pro Palestine protesters during Stage 21

Spain's PM praises pro-Palestinian protesters as Vuelta race nears end

Pedro Sanchez endorsed anti-Israel protests that disrupted the Vuelta a España cycling race.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025ByREUTERS
Cycling - Vuelta a Espana - Stage 21 - Madrid to Madrid - Spain - September 8, 2024 A rider of Team dsm-Firmenich PostNL rides past people with flags and banners in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict during the last stage of Spain

Israel Premier Tech cycling team announces modification of jersey in Spain over protests, safety

The decision was made due to the dangerous nature of some protests at the sporting event, the Israeli team said in a post on X/Twitter.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Israel - Premier Tech's Marco Frigo rides past people with flags and banners in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict during the last stage of Spain, September 8, 2024.

The legal landscape of bicycle accidents: Everything you need to know

AUGUST 17, 2025ByHANNAH SCHWARTZ