With #VisitIsrael and Hammerhead, Israel Start-Up Nation shares the favorite loops of all Israeli riders in our two teams. In volume 11 we feature Guy Niv. It is a special edition, as he could not choose between the three best loops he ever did! What if you cannot choose your
MIKE WOODS finishes 9th after a great fight, but far from satisfied: “All I wanted was a win.” DAN MARTIN finishes his career after one mighty effort “that left me empty.” Minutes after the end of the six grueling hours of #ILombardia, they were sitting in the back of the
“Never been about the results, but the performance and enjoyment” ISN’s Irish rider has won stages in all three Grand Tours Praises “family atmosphere at ISN” Adams: “Pro cycling will miss your signature courageous racing style” How do you know when it’s time to stop? Dan Martin knows. “I made
Alessandro De Marchi wins in Italy’s Tre Valli Veresine 100 edition! HEY, DEMA, HOW SWEET WAS THIS WIN? Alessandro De Marchi: “Very sweet, especially because so many people had written me off and said that I was finished.” How can you not identify with this sentiment? And not only
If we had to describe every single noteworthy moment in this year’s Paris-Roubaix (ISN’s first one ever), this race report would be a novel or a thriller. Therefore, we’re summing it up: There were mud pools, treacherous cobbles, plenty of rain, unavoidable punctures, crashes, comebacks, attacks and counterattacks, and, most
Sep Vanmarcke will be ISN’s first pick in Paris-Roubaix, next Sunday, the third of October. Together with the Belgian cobbles specialist, we are looking ahead to one of the biggest and hardest classics in professional cycling. It will be the team’s very first Paris-Roubaix. Normally, Paris-Roubaix is the final highlight
SICILY: THE GIRO IS BACK (And so is the summer ) Ok, ok, so the Giro di Sicilia will end after only four stages, but some of the scent, flavor, and beauty of the Italian Grand Tour will be there to enjoy. Beyond all the familiar senses, the race will
Cherie Pridham and our young talent present: “My three soldiers made me proud” Israeli Edo Goldstein showed solid progress in Bretagne Here is the unique story as seen by Cherie herself: “We came to the Tour of Bretagne with six ICA riders, all with hopes and dreams of having a
With #VisitIsrael and Hammerhead, Israel Start-Up Nation shares the favorite loops of all Israeli riders in our two teams. In volume 10 we feature Omer Lahav. “This one a loop to the most-contested KOM in Israel”, he says, “Nes Harin.” “You will get a good warm-up on flat roads,” Lahav
With #VisitIsrael and Hammerhead, Israel Start-Up Nation shares the favorite loops of all Israeli riders in our two teams. In volume 9 we feature Rotem Tene. “This route kept me on the bike and I am still doing it on regular basis now that I race for Israel Cycling Academy.”
How easy was it to overlook Omer Goldstein’s fine performance in the WT-level Eschborn Frankfurt yesterday, when fellow Israeli sprinter Itamar Einhorn grabbed the spotlight with his phenomenal victory in Slovakia? But, for a team that has a commitment to developing Israeli cycling rooted deeply in its fabric, it was
The 23-year-old Israeli sprinter, Itamar Einhorn, won the last stage in the Tour of Slovakia! It was the biggest victory in his career, especially given the competition he beat in the final few hundred meters of the race. Einhorn beat three-time world champion Peter Sagan (second) and Cees Bol (third)
What do you do when you lose your chance for a sprint one day? You come back faster in the next stage. That’s what Itamar Einhorn did in stage 3 of the Tour of Slovakia. After an unavoidable crash in the peloton yesterday, Einhorn was extra committed to getting a
An explosive prologue and an interesting first stage opened the Tour of Slovakia. Einhorn was very well in the mix. With the knowledge that Einhorn got safely over the final climb in stage 1, Carl Fredrik Hagen gave it a good go and bridged the gap to the breakaway of
Israel Start-Up Nation has signed Ben Hermans for two more years. ISN’s all-rounder won numerous stage races in the blue and white colors of the Israeli team, including during this season, and has strong ambitions to continue winning bike races. This marks the first time that Hermans gets the chance
Israel Start-Up Nation returns to Slovakia. The team has good memories from the Okolo Slovenska, as Rudy Barbier won the final stage last year. The French sprinter will not start this Tour de Slovaquie and the race will feature the return of Itamar Einhorn. The Israeli sprinter will race
The Israel Start-Up Nation riders, our DS Cherie Pridham and her support team have travelled pretty much as far south as you can get in England, arriving in Penzance to get ready for the UK’s biggest race of the year. Across the eight stages, the Tour offers something for everyone
IRISH RIDER WON TWO GRAND TOUR STAGES FOR ISN “SOME OF THE MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS OF MY CAREER” ADAMS: “YOU WILL ALWAYS BE AN ISN RIDER” Dan Martin has announced his retirement as a pro cyclist. The Irishman has made a huge mark on the Israel Start-Up Nation team
Luck has not been on the side of Israel Start-Up Nation in this year’s Vuelta a España. Three riders crashed out in the first week and on stage 16, team leader Sep Vanmarcke also had to abandon after suffering his fourth crash in the race. As team leader and road
Israel Start-Up Nation rounded off another inspiring and educational training camp with the Bugesera Women’s Cycling Team in Rwanda. The goal to both further educate the riders about cycling and to support the local community with bikes was achieved. The eight-day visit consisted of daily training on the road, sessions
ISN Announcement : Israel Start-Up Nation to begin the transformation to a fleet of “green” cars for racing The team will test two new models of electric vehicles in upcoming races, starting with the Tour of Germany, with the aim of transitioning to a full fleet of hybrid and electric
Earlier this year, Israel Start-Up Nation teamed up with Fuoriclasse, a cycling data and statistics provider, to further strengthen the team’s scouting and recruitment process. But what does that mean? CEO & Founder of Fuoriclasse, Olivier Poignard, explains: “Old traditional scouting meant that you had to go to all the
With #VisitIsrael and Hammerhead, Israel Start-Up Nation shares the favorite loops of all Israeli riders in our two teams. In volume 6 we feature Lahav Davidzon. “This one is beautiful and incredibly diverse,” he says. It was not hard for Lahav Davidzon to design his favorite loop in Israel.
Israel Start-Up Nation was one of the major victims of a massive crash with 12 kilometers to go in stage 5 of La Vuelta a España. Four of ISN’s riders hit the asphalt. Itamar Einhorn, Sep Vanmarcke, Davide Cimolai, and Mads Würtz Schmidt, basically the whole ISN-sprint train, found themselves
When you are an Under-23 Continental team facing one of the toughest tests in racing and end up with a stage WIN, a 2nd place podium in another, many breakaways, and you reach the finish line with almost your full squad intact, it’s a first-rate encouraging sign that your boys
Designated sprinter Itamar Einhorn was disappointed after stage 2 in #LaVuelta21. The Grand Tour debutant was the team leader, but could not get in the mix for the mass sprint. “I was too far back, and then when my teammates, especially Davide, brought me to the front of the bunch,
Before the stage Sep Vanmarcke called it a goal for the opening time trial in the Vuelta d’España: being first at the intermediate point, after 2.1 kilometers of racing. He could step on the podium for the climber’s jersey. Unfortunately, he missed out by one second. The Belgian rider thought
VANMARCKE TO LEAD MIXED TEAM OF VETERANS AND NEWCOMERS CARLSTRÖM: GOING FOR STAGE SUCCESS AND EXPERIENCE FOR THE FUTURE EINHORN MAKES GRAND TOUR DEBUT Olé! Spain is calling the Israel Start-Up Nation team, and we are off to Burgos for the Vuelta a España once again! ISN is sending a
Viva la Vuelta! 21 stages covering 3336.1 km are on the plan for 2021. And unlike last year, the race will be held in the end-of-summer heat once again. Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty. We have eight flat stages, four hilly stages and seven mountain stages. Throw in two
Guy Niv and Itamar Einhorn have made it to the Vuelta-selection for the Israel Start-Up Nation team. It is the second time the Israeli team has brought two Israeli riders to a Grand Tour. For Niv, La Vuelta means his second Grand Tour this season, after having finished the
Israel Cycling Academy Continental team claims huge win: Hollyman wins stage 5 in Portugal Today was undoubtedly Israel Cycling Academy’s biggest victory since it became a Continental Under-23 team last year, splitting from the Israel Start-Up Nation WorldTour team. Briton Mason Hollyman took his first professional victory in the Volta
Strong: ‘Humbled to start my professional career with ISN’ Carlström: ‘He impressed us on the road and the track’ Israel Start-Up Nation signed Corbin Strong. The 21-year-old Kiwi, coming from SEG Racing Academy, will be on the Israeli team for three years. “It is a dream come true joining Israel
The Israel Cycling Academy deserved a rest day in Portugal. Especially since yesterday and today’s stages were tough. To make things tougher, Riley Pickrell is suffering from his injuries after a painful crash. He is actively trying to recover even though that is hard during a stage race. “Luckily, I
Israeli rider Yuval Ben Moshe is one of the most experienced riders in the Israel Cycling Academy formation racing the next ten days in Portugal. Thus, the 22-year-old is the road captain in the #VPSantander21 – it’s a role he enjoys and is good at. “It was nice”, Ben Moshe
The Israel Cycling Academy Continental team is about to take the start in the Volta a Portugal, a ten-day stage race from Lisbon to Viseu. The Volta a Portugal is one of the biggest races the Continental team can compete in and has an extraordinary number of race days: ten.
Race: Vuelta a Burgos When: Tuesday – Saturday Stages: 5 Characteristics: Hilly, wide roads, heavy winds The decisive Queen stage: The final stage, Saturday. This is the only stage that ends on a mountain top. ISN: GC: James Piccoli (supported by top domestiques Alex Cataford and Guy Niv) Sprints: Itamar
With #VisitIsrael and Hammerhead, Israel Start-Up Nation shares the favorite loops of all Israeli riders in our two teams. In volume 6 we feature Oded Kogut. “It does not get more local for me than this.” These are the roads where Israeli continental team-rider Oded Kogut learned cycling. “The roads in
One day, Alexis Renard will look back on the THIRD PLACE OVERALL overall he recorded today at the conclusion of TOUR DE WALLONIE as the first major milestone in an illustrious career. At least, that’s what he hopes will happen. “What happened today makes me so happy as it is
With #VisitIsrael and Hammerhead, Israel Start-Up Nation shares the favorite loops of all Israeli riders in our two teams. In volume 6 we feature Omer Goldstein. “This is the best loop with the best roads and best weather in the world.” “It is the weather and the roads,” Goldstein says.
Sep Vanmarcke held on to his second place in the general classification of Settimana Ciclistica Italiana, while also taking another podium spot in the final stage. The race got lit up on the second climb of the day, and resulted in a selected group of riders going for the finish
Let’s start from the end, shall we? After all, you can only claim your coveted first victory once, so when crossing the line first today in the GP Internacional de Torres Vedras in Portugal, 19-year-old Aussie Alastair MacKellar was at loss for words: “I feel quite shocked… I can’t believe
“I like to race aggressively”, Dror Pekatch said before he explained his race tactics before the fourth stage in the Settimana Ciclistica Italiana. “So if we can, we will go on the attack.” And that’s how the race unfolded. ISN was active, took initiative, and pressured its opponents. Domestiques Seb
The party in the third stage of the Settimana Ciclistica Italiana started over halfway into the stage. The reason? The wind. Israeli riders Guy Niv and Guy Sagiv played a vital role on the windy battlefield. They were among the team members that sprinter Barbier and GC competitors Ben Hermans
Belgian classic specialist Sep Vanmarcke proved his explosiveness in the second stage on Settimana Ciclistica Italiana. After 186 hilly kilometers, Vanmarcke finished third, took a bunch of seconds on the line and moved up in the general classification. “I surprised myself a little bit with my sprint”, Vanmarcke said after
One could consider calling the first day of racing in Settimana Ciclistica Italiana the queen stage. With the wind, elevation and aggressive racing, it didn’t disappoint. For many of ISN’s riders, Settimana meant a return to racing after a period without. Rudy Barbier showed he was eager, enjoyed the wind
Israel Start-Up Nation will compete in the Settimana Ciclistica Italiana. For the first edition of the stage race on Sardinia, the team brings Ben Hermans as its GC-competitor, Rudy Barbier in the role of sprinter, and two Israeli riders: Guy Niv and Guy Sagiv. The Italian race features five stages.
With #VisitIsrael and Hammerhead, Israel Start-Up Nation shares the favorite loops of all Israeli riders in our two teams. In volume 5 we feature Edo Goldstein. “This is the route I always do with my two brothers.” Edo is the youngest of three cycling-addicted kids in the Goldstein family.
After stage thirteen in the Tour de France, Omer Goldstein is officially the first Israeli rider to make it into a breakaway. During his unforgettable day in front, with two breakaway companions, the Israeli ITT champion took second place on a KOM and won an intermediate sprint. Compliments all over
Omer Goldstein’s Diary of the Tour de France: On the explosive bursts, the astronomical power, the depressing moments, and the light at the end of the tunnel. My goal was clear. To do everything to get into the breakaway with Mike Woods and Dan Martin. Easy to say,
With #VisitIsrael and Hammerhead, Israel Start-Up Nation shares the favorite loops of all Israeli riders in our two teams. In volume 4 we feature Yuval Tsahor. “This ride leads to a beautiful viewpoint” “This might not be the prettiest loop when you look at it as a gpx-file, as it
With #VisitIsrael and Hammerhead, Israel Start-Up Nation shares the favorite loops of all Israeli riders in our two teams. In volume 3 we feature Sanad Abu Fares. “I have need for speed.” Sanad Abu Fares loves the downhills on the road bike. It is one of the reasons why
In May 2021, members of the Israel Start-Up Nation team traveled to Rwanda to participate in the largest race in Africa, the Tour du Rwanda. But it was not just a bicycle race for the only Israeli professional cycling team. The biggest highlight of the trip to Rwanda took place
Ben Hermans Great Victory in Italy A winner cannot play it safe. He’s got to take the bull by the horns when the moment presents itself, and then not look back. That was BEN HERMANS all the way today in one of his most impressive victories, wearing ISN’s colors
ISN’s press conference ahead of the Tour De France 2021: Adams: This year we hope to make some noise! Froome: Special to make my return to the Tour with ISN Woods: Certainly feel ready for the role as team leader Goldstein: I think we can do something big “The
במאי 2021 יצאה קבוצת ישראל סטארט אפ ניישן לרואנדה להשתתף במירוץ הגדול ביותר באפריקה. אבל לא היה זה עוד מירוץ אופניים עבור הקבוצה המקצוענית הישראלית שבשבת הקרובה תתחרה על הבמה הגדולה בעולם בפעם השניה בתולדותיה – הטור דה פראנס. עבור ישראל סטארט אפ ניישן, גולת הכותרת המרגשת של המסע לרואנדה
Planting Seeds in Rwanda – The Film In May 2021, members of the Israel Start-Up Nation team traveled to Rwanda to participate in the largest race in Africa, the Tour du Rwanda. But it was not just a bicycle race for the only Israeli professional cycling team that will,
Sprinting on the Champs-Élysées is something else. It is that last burst of power after 21 days of tough racing in the biggest cycling race in the world. It is that last chance to claim a very important stage victory while millions of people are watching live on television. It
He is certainly one of the tallest riders in the Tour de France this year, Reto Hollenstein. At almost two meters tall, he is about to return to the biggest stage race in the world. From 2014 to 2017, the Swiss skyscraper raced four consecutive Tour de Frances. After three
His childhood dream realized : Israeli champion Omer Goldstein will race in the Tour de France His TDF will “start” early: First, he will fight to defend his champion’s jersey this Saturday in Israel. Rik Verbrugghe : “Omer is an ‘offensive’ rider. He will help us in breakaways and much more.”
Israel Start-Up Nation Lineup for the Tour de France 2021 Rider: Mike Woods Role: Leader Goals: GC and stage victories We call him Woodsy, and we fell in love with him the moment he arrived. And what’s not to love? Woods was all we expected and much more. He quickly
This is for all the ISN fans, and especially the legions of MIKE WOODS fans, who are still feeling the painful sting of watching the best rider of the day miss out on such a deserved victory in the last few meters. But tonight, writing this report, we are determined
It was a good day for Michael Woods in the Tour de Suisse. Even though two riders went up the road in stage 5, Woods managed to claim a spot on the podium and moved up 14 places in the general classification. “This is promising for the next few days,”
Woods: “The Climb was a bit short” “I will go even better when we will hit the Long climbs” Unfortunately, this is not the NBA – overtime is not on the table, but it’s funny that MIKE WOODS, our star in today’s show, also wished for an extension. Sort
With #VisitIsrael and Hammerhead, Israel Start-Up Nation will share the favorite loops of all Israeli riders in our two teams. In volume 2 we feature Itamar Einhorn, the first Israeli rider to win a professional cycling race. The Dead Sea is one of the wonders of the world, according to
Leader Mike Woods and six partners will tackle the grueling eight-stage Swiss affair. Let’s make it clear: This is not going to be a piece of (Swiss) cake. Although cut down to “only” 8 stages (last season, the biggest race in Switzerland was canceled outright due to the
The last stage in the Giro d’Italia didn’t cause trouble for ISN: Dan Martin kept tenth place in the general classification. With that top-10 from the Irishman, ISN can look back on a very successful trip around Italy. We had the pink jersey, we had a stage win, we saw
Dan Martin emptied the tank for the penultimate time during the 20th stage of the Giro d’Italia. With the help the team, the Irish climber maintained his top-10 position in the GC by finishing 14th in a very challenging stage that featured three tough climbs. What’s left in the Giro
Another big battle on a steep climb in the Giro d’Italia. In the 19th stage of the Italian stage race, Martin fought himself into sixth place. Israeli climber Guy Niv was very active in the opening phase of the stage. As he promised in the video published earlier today, he
Israeli climber, Guy Niv, stepped it up once again here at the Giro d’Italia. “Finishing the Tour last year made me a stronger rider.” Niv has been an active attacker so far and is not done yet. Maybe a breakaway today? Also in this video: a tour through our brand-new
It took kilometers and kilometers before a big group of escapees was allowed to go up the road. Once it was decided, Bevin found himself in the mix. A good move, from ISN’s perspective, to go with Bevin in the break; the team took a chance for a good stage
⁃ Israel Start-Up Nation wins stage 17 in the Giro ⁃ Martin wins first-ever Giro stage, after having won in Tour and Vuelta ⁃ Martin: “I could not believe it at the finish” ⁃ Co-owner Sylvan Adams: “We are proud” An outstanding Dan Martin wins stage 17 after an incredible
Guy Niv smiled before the start of stage 16 and said with a sense of irony: “What a beautiful day, isn’t it?” Positivity was probably the best approach to overcoming a hard, cold, and rainy day in the Giro – and Niv understood that. Terrifying weather conditions made the race
When there is a tail-crosswind, straight from the start, and everyone knows it, the peloton is a nervous place to be. The fifteenth stage, starting at the coast in northeastern Italy, was such a day. As soon as the jury waved the flag, it was race on – and nervous
Davide Cimolai chases two dreams in the Giro d’Italia 2021: – A stage win; – The ciclamino jersey. He is still in the mix for both and today is an essential stage in order to fulfil his dreams. “The best way to win the ciclamino jersey is by winning a
“Fighting is my nature,” says Dan Martin. Martin moved up four places in the general classification after stage 14 in the Giro d’Italia. The Irishman is the new number thirteen in GC, after he climbed up the super-steep Monte Zoncolan among the best climbers in the race. “I was surprised
This is the unique thing about Andre Greipel: in the age of the selfie, where everything is “ME and I”, here comes an athlete, who despite his unbelievable winning resume and prowess, will do everything he can to resist the “me” and stick to the gentlemanly way of being. Case
Italian sprinter Davide Cimolai just missed out on his fourth podium spot in this year’s Giro d’Italia. To make Israel Start-Up Nation’s Giro d’Italia an even bigger success, the team is chasing a stage victory. ISN is in the mix for basically all the remaining stages in this Giro, including
Israeli rider Guy Niv found himself in the breakaway of the day in stage 12 of the Giro d’Italia, a stage that also cost Israel Start-Up Nation two of its riders. Read more about ISN’s abandoned riders here. The bad luck for the team didn’t hold Niv back from making
Bad luck struck Israel Start-Up Nation on the twelfth day of racing in the Giro d’Italia. Both Alex Dowsett and Alessandro De Marchi were forced to abandon. Alessandro De Marchi crashed out of the race after he raced aggressively to get into the break. He was taken to hospital and
It was a stage that many riders in the peloton feared. 162 kilometers in length with 35 kilometers of gravel. A Strade Bianche kind of stage, in the middle of a three-week Grand Tour. The sterrati, as the Italians call their dirt roads, can cause trouble: flat tires, mechanicals, or
גיא ניב בראיון מיוחד לפני הזינוק למחצית השנייה של הג׳ירו: A special interview with Israeli Guy Niv before the re- start of the Giro d’Italia today. “I had to dig deeper than ever following Neilands loss” “Dan looks great and is in a great position” “This is our best Grand
Sylvan Adams Velodrome in Tel Aviv to host finale to inaugural UCI Track Champions League Brand new elite competition to feature world’s top track cyclists Champions League to be held over six rounds at select velodromes across Europe Final round to take place on 11 December at
André GREIPEL reflecting on his first ISN victory: “It’s always been my passion to ride my bike” “I kept believing in it” Rick Zabel : ” I always told him he is still fast enough to win” Carlström: “A re-confirmation of the athlete and champion that André is” When
Was it a criterium or an omloop in the final stage of the Tour de Hongrie? The distance of 92 kilometers in the city center of Budapest suggested it was the first. However, the laps of 7.6 kilometers each were a bit too long to call it a crit. And
ISN Fans PINK Celebration and Charity Campaign Powered by Jinga and Vini Fantini Two options to win big: 1. Buy ISN’s amazing special-edition 2021 Giro d’Italia jersey. Vini Fantini will donate 10 euros for each jersey bought by our fans to bolster our “Racing For Change” project, supporting the
Ben Hermans came close to stage (and potential overall) victory in the Tour de Hongrie. On an uphill finish, that got steeper and steeper towards the end, the Belgian climber put up a strong climbing show. Hermans nearly got Israel Start-Up Nation its second overall victory in Hungary (assuming tomorrow’s
The big screen in Krists Neilands’ home in Latvia is on constantly these days. And, of course, the images are of our ISN guys riding in the front of the Giro d’Italia. “I watch it, of course. How can I not? There are my teammates, and I enjoy watching them
We had a fairly content sports director after the first stage of the Tour de Hongrie. “Fourth is a decent result for Barbier,” DS Dirk Demol said. “And I am happy seeing Ben Moshe and Einhorn racing so attentively today.” Sports director Dirk Demol saw a group of riders working
Itamar Einhorn starts his 2021-season: ‘Finally’ Ben Moshe joins WorldTour-team for first time: ‘Worked for this for long time’. Pridham from Rwanda to Hungary: ‘Great adventure’ Israel Start-Up Nation returns to the Tour de Hongrie. The race that Israel Cycling Academy won in 2019 with Krists Neilands, features the return
Two podium spots in one day for James Piccoli in the Tour du Rwanda. Not only did he finish second in the last stage, but he also reclaimed his second position in the general classification. “What a week,” James Piccoli said after the podium ceremony. “The guys worked so hard
The Tour du Rwanda is turning out to be a game of seconds. Three riders, including James Piccoli, are within five seconds of each other with one stage to go. Piccoli is well on his way to making it to the final podium in the Tour du Rwanda. A fifth
James Piccoli moved up to second place in the general classification of the Tour du Rwanda. After executing sublime race tactics, attentive racing, and a great explosion of power from the GC-contender himself on the final climb, the Canadian climber dropped most of his GC-competitors. Norman Vahtra spent his day
Canadian GC-contender James Piccoli is, after stage 5, still in the mix for overall victory in the Tour du Rwanda. The stage with the final climb to Kimironko Market, one of the busiest markets in Rwanda, has only been won by true punchers in the past editions of the race.
If you rapidly grow a bike culture in a country that was not so cycling-minded a decade ago, talent rises up fast. Edo Goldstein and Omer Lahav are two examples of riders who have developed rapidly over the last few years and are now showing their skills in the Tour
In the last week of hard training before the Giro d’Italia, Israeli climber Guy Niv did several training sessions paced by an eBike around his hometown. “I could perfectly simulate racing pace here on the safe roads in Northern Israel.” After his solid efforts in the Tour of the Alps,
James Piccoli finished strong after a long, wet and exhausting stage in the Tour du Rwanda and leaves all options open for the GC. Stage three in the Tour du Rwanda was all about the elevation. In the queen’s stage, almost 4,000 meters of climbing elevation had to be covered
Estonian national road race champion Norman Vahtra nearly delivered Israel Start-Up Nation the first spot on the podium in the Tour du Rwanda. Vahtra barely manages to click out of his pedals after the finish when he falls down on his handlebars. For minutes he keeps his head down, gasping
With #VisitIsrael and Hammerhead, Israel Start-Up Nation will share the favorite loops of all Israeli riders in our two teams. In volume 1 we feature Israel Cycling Academy-rider Yuval Ben Moshe. “This is the loop where Israeli climbers battle for a famous King of the Mountain (KOM). This segment on
After a few days of social projects, including embracing the only women’s team in Rwanda (see video below) and visiting the Kigali Genocide Memorial, Sunday the second of May marked the first stage of the Tour du Rwanda. The girls from the cycling club of Kibungo, who Israel Start-Up Nation
Israel Start-Up Nation embraced this inspiring group of cyclists from Kibungo, supports with HJC Sports, Selle Italia, Maxxis Bike tires and Orange Sealed, and will continue to help them to chase their dreams. Video: Noam Chojnowski & Sjors Beukeboom #RacingForChange #YallaISN #SelleItalia #Maxxis #Maxxisbike #Maxxistires #orangesealed #hjcsports.
The team launched a support-cycling project in the Rwandan village of Kibungo, in Bugesera District ISN’s sponsors tune in for social project: lots of equipment donated Team owners Adams and Baron also in Rwanda: ‘We are connected’ Friday: April 30. Bugesera, Rwanda. The Israel Start-Up Nation team, accompanied by team
Sports director Cherie Pridham to lead ISN in Rwanda ISN starts with majority of Israeli riders Team owners Adams and Baron also in Rwanda: ‘We are connected’ Israel Start-Up Nation is coming to the Tour du Rwanda for the fourth time in its history. The five selected riders are predominantly
After showing significant and impressive progress: Israeli climber Guy Niv was selected to help ISN’s leader Dan Martin in the Giro d’Italia Martin: “He’s became a much more complete rider since the TDF last year. I am waiting to have him by my side.” Israeli climber, Guy Niv, who made
Consuming carbohydrates with the Maurten 320-mix was an essential factor in Mads Würtz victory in Tirreno-Adriatico. We tuned in with ISN-nutritionist Gabriel Martins to find out why, and checked how he and performance-chef Gianpaolo Cabassi work together to help the riders perform. Video by: Sjors Beukeboom #Maurten #YallaISN #BlueAndWhite #ProCycling
Israeli Yuval Ben Moshe 6th place in the Italian Capital DS Ruben Plaza : “ Super Good race “ for ISN It’s one thing to promise, and another thing – a much harder thing – to deliver. In that sense, it was a delight to witness the
“When I was a rider, I had leg pains; now I have plenty of headaches.” 😃 Those were the words of our ex-rider, Ruben Plaza, before his first-ever race as a sports director, leading our Israel Cycling Academy Under-23 team to the GP San Vendemiano. A few hours of
In the last, hard-contested mass sprint, the German finished on a place he had not yet landed on in the Tour of Turkey: fourth. The eighth stage in Turkey unfolded in the same way as pretty much all the other stages: the breakaway didn’t stand a chance and the stage
With a maximum speed of 79 kilometers per hour in the bunch sprint, Greipel again finishes second in Turkey. Team Israel Start-Up Nation rode attentively in stage 7 and tried to set up echelons multiple times in today’s stage. With success, as the peloton was significantly smaller once the finish
The German sprinter digests a fast and tough sixth stage very well and just misses out on a bunch sprint victory by a few centimeters. Right after the finish he said that the team had ridden very professionally. “We did a dominant lead-out, again, and unfortunately this time I missed
A serious mountain stage in the Tour of Turkey totally shook up the general classification in stage 5. Israel Start-Up Nation’s climber, Sebastian Berwick, was in the mix. Over the last few days, Seb Berwick worked hard to get the sprint train into position. He was the first man chasing
When a bunch of riders hit the deck in the fourth stage of the Tour of Turkey (no ISN-riders were involved), the sprinting ambitions of the team were demolished. The fourth stage in the Tour of Turkey featured some beautiful coastal roads and impressive views of the Mediterranean Sea. The
ISN-sprinter André Greipel was brought to a great position by his teammates in stage 3, but just lacked a tiny bit of explosiveness to finish off the amazing teamwork by the sprint train. The longest stage in the Tour of Turkey also turned out to be fast. It was not
There are plenty of opportunities to sprint in the #TUR2021. Explore how Israel Start-Up Nation’s sprint train works by watching this video by Sjors Beukeboom: #YallaISN
A dominant lead-out train, an impressive last kilometer, and a strong sprint by Andre Greipel result in the first podium for Israel Start-Up Nation in Turkey. The second stage featured the same final as the opening stage, meaning the Israel Start-Up Nation riders adjusted their tactics based on their experiences
The German sprinter avoids a near-crash in the last corner, sprinting to sixth place while being out of position. Israel Start-Up Nation’s Andre Greipel was particularly looking forward to the start of the Tour of Turkey. He is the rider with the most stage wins ever (11) and particularly eager
Israel Start-Up Nation’s eventful journey at Itzulia Basque Country has come to a close this evening. How fitting was it that our man from New Zealand, Patrick ‘Paddy’ Bevin was the one to leave another mark to remember. In the short queen stage of the race – decision
Daryl Impey finishes 4th in Basque Country “We gave everything. Fantastic performance” “It is a real shame we only walked away with 4th” A few minutes before the start of stage 5 of Itzulia Basque Country, we asked to speak with Daryl Impey. He is a straight shooter, our
Greipel to contest (even more) stages in Tour of Turkey German sprinter has most stage-wins ever in Presidential Tour Sagiv back in sprint train: ‘We can be ambitious’ The Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey is an eight-day stage race, starting on the 11th in Kapadokya in the middle of
Paddy Bevin finished 7th in a show of force and determination Woods did not start following his crash Piccoli crashed minutes into the stage and abandoned The team showed its true spirit Put yourself in their bibs for a minute. The six riders are assembled in the Israel Start-Up
ISN’s hopes in stage 3 of Itzulia Basque Country took a sudden hit Mike Woods crashed on the foot of the climb to the finish You could almost touch it, feel it, sense it coming up – the reward for perfect execution by a team determined to
Vahtra shines in the open fields of Dutch Zeeland and Northern Belgium Makes it into first echelon several times Estonian champion finishes inside top-20 Vahtra found himself, multiple times, in the first echelon of the Scheldeprijs. Straight from the start the Estonian road race champion was attentive and clearly had
Mike Woods finishes fifth in stage 2 of Tour of the Basque Country Total team effort behind our Canadian Mike: I hit it hard too early Mike Woods was our man today. When push came to shove, and the 20-odd GC contenders were fighting to gain seconds on
In the time of spring classics, there is rarely a dull moment for a WorldTour-team like Israel Start-Up Nation. ISN’s riders, who shine on the chilly and wet (sometimes cobbled) roads of Belgium, are warming up once again for a big one: De Scheldeprijs. We are reaching the end of
Bevin finishes 7th, enjoys top company Woods keeps it close Israel Start-Up Nation achieved the two main goals of the day with a top time trial performance from specialist Patrick Bevin and, even more importantly, Mike Woods staying very much in contention for the upcoming five days in the Itzulia
Ladies and gentlemen: The ACADEMY is on the MOVE! Great start for our ISRAELI CYCLING ACADEMY UNDER 23 team in Italy 🇮🇹. The spirit and DNA 🧬 of the team reflects the philosophy of their sports manager and director, our Australian ex-rider Zak Dempster. Zak demands full commitment, zero fear and
There is an effortless way to understand the nature of the six days waiting for us in Basque Country: Just take a look at our line-up below. Yeah, you’ve probably got the idea by now. If you want to play the game in Itzulia Basque Country (aka Tour of
Vanmarcke finishes fifth Delivers ISN’s best result ever in a monument Whole team shines in the ‘Pinnacle of Classics’ Belgian classics specialist Sep Vanmarcke rounded off an amazing display of teamwork in the Tour of Flanders. Vanmarcke, sick last week, was very happy he could ‘give something back for the
Boivin is our most experienced rider with Spidertech. He has been using the performance-enhancing tape for over ten years. Obviously, he knows which Spider will benefit him in today’s Ronde van Vlaanderen. He explained yesterday: #RVV21 #YallaISN #SpiderTech Video: Sjors Beukeboom
The night before the Tour of Flanders, Team ISN checked how much Classics Specialist Van Asbroeck knows about his monument on home soil. Will he stop (like last year) during the race to kiss his kids and future wife, and could he answer the five other questions? Find out here:
Sep, what’s your story? Get to know Sep Vanmarcke, our team leader for tomorrow, in less than five minutes. The Classics specialist even has a few tips and tricks for you to ride more smoothly over cobbles! Video: Sjors Beukeboom #YallaISN #RvV #RvV21 #DeRonde #RondeVanVlaanderen
Vanmarcke: ‘I am ready to race’ DS Dirk Demol: ‘ISN has a strong squad with an experienced leader’ ISN to Flanders with 3 Belgian riders and 5 Belgian staff-members Next Sunday brings one of the biggest races of the season: Tour of Flanders. After much preparation, including a large number
The Irishman will lead the ISN squad in the Giro d’Italia. Martin’s first return to the Giro after his heartbreaking crash in Belfast Martin: It feels like I am a neo-pro again Tel Aviv. April 1st Dan Martin will lead Israel Start-Up Nation in the Giro d’Italia this season,
In Barcelona: Another breakaway, another top-10 Dan Martin: “A great week of racing for the team.” Chris Froome: “It was wonderful to see the team pull together.” “My form improved as the days went by, which gives me confidence going forward.” Israeli Omer Goldstein, heading to an altitude camp and
Israel Start-Up Nation has been riding as a close team throughout the whole Volta a Catalunya. It has already led to great results this week, but the team is still hunting for a stage victory. The team rode impressively well together in today’s stage 6. After Dan Martin’s fifth-place finish
It was one of those days that makes you understand how magical, how fascinating, how great a cycling race can turn out to be – and when you’ve got your riders in the middle of the drama, framed against the most striking of landscapes, then you feel truly blessed.
Israeli climber over 100 km in the break group Ben Hermans who finished 7th: “Niv showed something great today” Guy Niv’s assignment for stage 4 of the Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali was to control attacks and to go with a big group if it contained the GC teams.
With 200 meters to go, Canadian Michael Woods got off his Selle Italia saddle and pushed harder on his pedals than he had yet in the stage. In a supreme effort he showed his competitors his back, resulting in an impressive second place. That’s a short summary of the stage
After a long day in the saddle in stage 2 of the Volta a Catalunya, Mike Woods proved he is among the best climbers in the world. After finishing eighth, Woods said he had a good day on the bike. “Yes, that went well.” But, according to Israel Start-Up Nation,
Hermans holds high GC placing on the Rubicon Belgian is 3d overall, 4th on stage Team still has good chances for overall title Ben Hermans was part of a small group to charge up the Sogliano al Rubicone and finished fourth, to cement his third place overall in the
Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali 2021 – 36th Edition – TTT Gatteo Gatteo 10 km – 23/03/2021 – Israel Start-Up Nation – photo Roberto Bettini/BettiniPhoto©2021ISN storms to victory in Coppi e Bartali Team Time trial Super-strong riders pushed up to 70km/h Israeli Guy Niv: A moment I will remember forever
Switching teams also means switching bikes. Israel Start-Up Nation started in the Volta a Catalunya with several new riders, who got another chance to compete with their new Factor SLiCKs in today’s individual time trial. For Daryl Impey, it was the second time riding the bike in competition. He
Ben Hermans to lead a strong lineup in Settimena COPPI e BARTALI There are no dull days for Israel Start-up Nation as the 2021 season kicks into a higher gear. As yesterday saw the beginning of the high-profile Volta a Catalunya, today seven other ISN riders will take on
A day without highs and without lows for Israel Start-Up Nation in Volta a Catalunya. ISN’s team leaders made the cut and finished in the group of favourites after the fast opening stage of the race. Calella to Calella, stage 1 in the 100th edition of the Volta, had close
Martin, Woods and Froome to Catalunya Goldstein: “Fitness improved since UAE” All-rounder Impey: “We can be really ambitious” Israel Start-Up Nation brings its best climbers to the Volta a Catalunya. Donning the #BlueAndWhite colors of the Israeli team, Dan Martin, Michael Woods, and Chris Froome will make their appearances. They
Mike Woods has recovered from bronchitis and is now ready to tackle the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya. Not only is he healthy, he is also eager to make the environment and the whole world healthy. As for the bronchitis – “I picked it up from my 14 months old
After Nokere Koerse Wednesday, ISN-riders Taj Jones, Rudy Barbier, Tom Van Asbroeck, Norman Vahtra, and Alexis Renard returned to the Belgian roads once again – this time for the Bredene Koksijde Classic. Van Asbroeck, with his vast experience in the Belgian cycling scene, taught the talented ISN classic specialists all
After several strong performances in the recent weeks, Israel Start-Up Nation is eager to take on the season’s first big Monument this Saturday. Milano-Sanremo is often referred to as the easiest race to ride but the hardest one to win. Its 299 km long course is predominantly flat, while the final
Van Asbroeck with ‘racing experience’ to top-5 Jones’ first racing experience on cobbles: ‘Quite the opposite from the Gold Coast’ Van Asbroeck sees fast-learning team: ‘The youngsters were great’ It was a day for the Jinga rain jackets and the Velotoze shoe covers. Result: muddy faces after the finish. Nokere
A handful of Israel Start-Up Nation riders are currently preparing for upcoming goals with an altitude training camp on Teide, a volcano on Tenerife in the Canary Islands. But what are the benefits of training at high altitude and how quickly can it turn into results for the riders? ISN
Israel Start-Up Nation stayed true to the team’s core values in this year’s Tirreno-Adriatico, always looking to get in the mix and show off the team colors with tenacity and strong performances. The highlight, of course, being the impressive stage win by Mads Würtz Schmidt on stage 6. Despite a
Late at night, shortly before going to bed and in anticipation of stage 6 of Tirreno-Adriatico, Mads Würtz Schmidt asked for a quick meeting with his sports director, Nicki Sorenson. They have a very tight bond, Nicki and Mads – the DS and his rider. More than just the connection
March 14 will be forever a special day for Mads Würtz Schmidt. He wins stage 6 in Tirreno-Adriatico, his first WorldTour-victory. Video: Sjors Beukeboom
The Italian battled pain and suffering to achieve an 8th place finish in a punishing stage in Tirreno-Adriatico. “After a few so-so seasons, this is what I needed to rebuild my confidence.” Mads Würtz Schmidt will wear the KOM jersey again tomorrow. Guy Niv continues his surge. He is
The barrier indicating 15 kilometers to go was right in front of Mads Würtz Schmidt. There were 15 kilometers between him and the finish line at the Prati di Tivo ski resort, and the update from the race radio was that he and his three breakaway partners had a four-minute
U-23/Conti team with new riders and new challenges Young riders face challenging course and weather in season opener Israel Cycling Academy, the “little brother” of Israel Start-Up Nation, will finally open its racing season Sunday in the one-day race Paris-Troyes. The 2021 ICA team will feature new riders and new
Boivin’s Quintuple Marathon: Imagine doing five marathons, on a road bike, in one day. “When we went I thought: ‘We will see in about 180 km where the gap is at…'” Watch here Guillaume Boivin‘s long day in the breakaway. Video: Sjors Beukeboom
Sixth consecutive top-10 as Krists Neilands finishes strong on uphill sprint The sixth stage in Paris-Nice favored the punchers. A short final climb proved especially interesting for Israel Start-Up Nation’s Krists Neilands. “The whole team was riding very well today,” Neilands said after finishing tenth. “They supported me the whole
All Israel Start-Up Nation riders wearing the knee pre-cuts from SpiderTech ahead of Strade Bianche. Israel Start-Up Nation is proud to announce that the team will partner up with Canadian kinesiology tape producer SpiderTech for the 2021 season. As inventor of the specific pre-cut kinesiology tape for body parts, SpiderTech
Soon to start: Stage 2 in Tirreno-Adriatico. But before we turned our attention to today’s expected fireworks, here is a look at yesterday’s drama: The opener of Tirreno Adriatico turned to be a pretty memorable affair for ISN’s Israeli rider Guy Niv and sports director Cherie Pridham, who followed him
She was waiting near the team bus for “her” rider to arrive. Finally, Guy Niv appeared with his teammates after riding the extra 18 kilometers from the finish line to the hotel, and DS Cherie Pridham found a moment to take him aside. “I am proud of you,” she
Bevin after ITT: “Early season top-effort” Matthias Brändle congratulates teammate Bevin: ‘Chapeau’ Patrick Bevin showed his class in the individual time trial in Paris-Nice. The former Kiwi ITT-champion scheduled his effort very well and nearly powered to a podium spot on the tiny final climb. “Wow,” Brändle said after finishing
March 7th 2021 One must pick between two approaches when facing adversity. The easiest is to put your head down and feel sorry for yourself; the other is to take it as an opportunity to find new ways to shine. For Israel Start-Up Nation and the seven men who will
Israel Start-Up Nation took another Top10 result on the second day of racing in Paris-Nice as Rudy Barbier finished 10th in the bunch sprint in Amilly. With lots of open roads to cover, many feared that the wind would play an important role today, making for a nervous day in
International Women’s Day 2021: My responsibility to succeed and carry the torch By Cherie Pridham, Sports Director, Team Israel Start-Up Nation Today is International Women’s Day and whilst I wholeheartedly support its significance, it speaks volumes that in this day and age we still require a day to champion issues
A two-part sunny start for Israel Start-Up Nation in Paris-Nice, the so-called ‘Race to the Sun’. The first, the race started (surprisingly) in sunny conditions. The second, the team saw two riders finish in the top-10. On the finish straight (450 meters at 3.5%), Greipel and Barbier found themselves in
Hard, tough, stressful, and challenging – these are words that are used in almost every description of every race on the calendar; but if there’s a single race that justifies using all these cliches and more, it’s Paris-Nice, the first WorldTour stage race of the season. “It’s all about stress
A number of events early in the race made Israel Start-Up Nation chase in the second half of Strade Bianche. Alessandro de Marchi’s 61st place was the highest result for the team. Strade Bianche. The iconic race takes place in one of the most beautiful regions in Italy and includes
It is one of the most photogenic races: Strade Bianche. Great photos are a given on the gravel sections of Tuscany, which are well-suited for only particular riders. It is usually a strong classic specialist who crosses the finish line first in Siena. Israel Start-Up Nation has traveled towards the
Israel Start-Up Nation came close to another podium spot as Sep Vanmarcke finished fourth in Le Samyn – just in front of Hugo Hofstetter, who won the race last year. Unlike in the recent Belgian one-day races, it took quite a while before a breakaway managed to get clear of
Israel Start-Up Nation in the Emirates. The UAE Tour was Chris Froome’s first race for ISN. Listen to him, and relive the team’s experiences in the Emirates here. Subscribe on YouTube to see the latest videos! Video: Sjors Beukeboom.
Israel Start-Up Nation concluded the Belgian Opening Weekend with another strong result as Jenthe Biermans sprinted to fifth place in Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne on Sunday. After Sep Vanmarcke’s podium performance in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad the day before, the morale of the riders was high as they took on the second of the
Daryl Impey was protected and supported all the way on the difficult Royal Bernard Drome Classic course, and he paid back his Israel Start-Up Nation teammates by winning the sprint of the field to take second place. “I am happy to get my first podium for ISN and get things
Israel Start-Up Nation started out the Spring Classic season with an impressive team performance as Sep Vanmarcke finished third in Saturday’s one-day WorldTour race Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. Despite taking the start with only five riders – and with Vanmarcke suffering a crash after 120 km – the team stuck together
In the last stage of the UAE Tour, we witnessed the season’s best lead-out for sprinter Andre Greipel so far this season. Israel Start-Up Nation was consistently up front in today’s final, went into the last kilometer with the full train in the lead which gave the German sprinter the
Racing in the United Arab Emirates is special for Israel Start-Up Nation, all Israeli cycling fans, and our home country. Watch Channel 11’s (Kan Israel) reportage on the UAE Tour, Team ISN and its riders.
After yesterday’s inspiring performance, Israel Start-Up Nation tried again to make the UAE race exciting. The team took responsibility halfway into the sixth stage, forming echelons and trying to reduce the size of the peloton on the way to the final sprint on Palm Island. Alex Dowsett said ISN knew
Israeli road race champion represents ISN in breakaway Dowsett impresses upfront ‘Happy’ Froome shows consistent improvement Hermans ninth: ‘Good – I wanted top-10’ Great performances by Israel Start-Up Nation on multiple terrains in stage 5 of the UAE Tour. Belgian GC-contender Ben Hermans found himself finishing ninth after a long
Israel Start-Up Nation will be lining up with a strong roster to take on the Belgian opening weekend of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad (Feb 27) and Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne (Feb 28), as well as Le Samyn (Mar 2) on the following Tuesday. Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Saturday’s Omloop Het Nieuwsblad marks the first of
Everyone went into today’s stage accepting that it would likely end in a mass sprint. There was simply not enough wind to create echelons, not enough riders with break-away ambitions, and not enough difficulty in the parcours to avoid the bunch rushing together for the line. It was a day
Astonishing views, a devastating climbing pace and a solid twelfth place for Israel Start-Up Nation’s Ben Hermans. That was stage 3 of the UAE Tour in a nutshell. There was not too much going on during the day; as expected, the stage was decided on the final climb. At 10.6
Some riders like them, some riders don’t. Some mechanics love them, others don’t. The trick is to have a well-balanced team, of riders and staff, to perform the best as possible on time trial days. Today it resulted in a top-10 for Matthias Brändle. With mechanic Kevin Grove, Israel Start-Up
Israel Start-Up Nation’s mechanic Kevin Grove is our Factor SLiCK TT-bike specialist. He loves the complexity of the time trial more than anyone else. “It is all about the details”, Grove says. “I love working so precisely. Every millimeter counts.” The front end of TT-bikes is the most challenging, Grove
Michael Woods came ever so close to winning Tour des Alpes-Maritimes et du Val overall this Sunday. However, despite being one of the strongest riders on the day, our Canadian had to settle for second place, just five seconds down on the winner. We asked Woods and Dan Martin to
Contrary to expectation, racing in the desert is somewhat stressful. Add to that the fact that the UAE Tour is, for most riders, their first race of the season. When you include the probability of quickly changing wind direction, it means that nerves play a significant role. And windy it
There were a few reasons for Mike Woods to feel the pressure before the start of today’s second stage of the Tour des Alpes-Maritimes et du Var. “I was brought to this team by Sylvan Adams and Paulo Saldanha to win,” he said, referring to the team’s owner, who backed
We are just a few hours away from the start of our second UAE Tour. Before the opening stage, which is mostly flat and is predicted to end in a mass sprint, Israel Start-Up Nation sat down with the Israeli road race champion, Omer Goldstein, who is in the United
“I am super excited to start racing – especially here in the United Arab Emirates”, says Sportive Director Dror Pekatch. “As an Israeli and a sportsman, it feels great to be in the UAE.” Pekatch is the first Israeli DS in the WorldTour, launching his 2021-season with a special one:
It is acclimatizing to the new circumstances: most of the Israel Start-Up Nation riders traveled yesterday from their cold and sometimes snowy homes to the 30 degree, sunny United Arab Emirates. Except for Chris Froome, who came over from California and seemed perfectly adapted to the climate. “No mountains today,
Team Israel Start-Up Nation will compete in its second UAE Tour. Chris Froome on his ISN debut: “I want to test my legs after a productive winter.” Co-owner Sylvan Adams: “Racing in UAE has been a building block towards new, very warm relations.” February 19th (Tel Aviv, Israel) – One
The perfect all-rounder From the Impey Cycling Family and new in Israel Start-Up Nation: Daryl Impey. The first South-African to wear the yellow jersey in the Tour de France is about to launch his season in the Tour des Alpes and we sat down with him before that. Daryl Impey,
Dan Martin and his new teammate, Mike Woods, will lead a strong Israel Start-Up Nation squad in the three-stage climbing fest known as the Tour des Alpes-Maritimes et du Var. In their season debut, the two first-rate climbers will get a chance to test their legs on the mountains overlooking
The Israel Start-Up Nation mechanics: Always working around the clock to make sure our Factor bikes and equipment run smoothly and are up for whatever the races throw at us. Get to know our MVP’s behind the scenes and their work. Video by: Sjors Beukeboom
Halfway to the steep finale of today’s time trial, it was clear to our guys in the Israel Start-Up Nation support car that our leader, Mads Würtz Schmidt, would not be able to reach the podium he so coveted. But we weren’t too disappointed to see the podium slip away,
They say that a human’s character is tested in moments of defeat, but for ISN’s Mads Wurtz, it was the moment of success that revealed his true self. He was standing there at the finish line, after the grueling and decisive third stage, where he was able to finish 3rd
“It’s hard to believe, but the riders here are racing so hard – nervous and aggressive. It’s like this is the biggest race of the year… or maybe the last?” That was the astonished Sep Vanmarcke, right after the today’s stage, trying to explain the mayhem that had unfolded for
Sometimes you’ve just got to pause and take a long look at the big picture. For us, that moment came some 20 kilometers into the first stage of Étoile de Bessèges in southern France, when our first rider called for assistance. For the first time in a very long time,
Israel Start-Up Nation races Etoile de Besseges Barbier: “Felt strong all winter” Renard: “Racing? Feels like ages ago” Israel Start-Up Nation is heading to the south of France for its first race of the season: Etoile de Besseges. Directeur Sportif Claudio Cozzi says it is a privilege to be able
What was going on in Israel Start-Up Nation’s pre-season training camp? A lot. A whole lot. Check out this video. Daily riding, laughs, massages, building bikes, lots of humor, enjoying new kits, great conversations, performance meetings, race calendar discussions, osteopath treatments, media meetings… etc, etc etc. Watch. Video:
Think about a faraway village. Think about its crisp air, a snow-peaked mountain that looms above, and a river that runs through it all. This idyllic place is Guy Niv’s new home. And it is, in fact, Israel’s Kibbutz Dan, found in the far north of the country and a
It’s impossible to resist Sep Vanmarcke and his cycling skills have little to do with that – although he is pretty good on the bike! It has to do with his continual smile, his full-gas positive attitude, his willingness to lend a hand to a youngster, and his ability to
Team Israel Start-Up Nation is delighted to announce its return to the UAE Tour. The team made its first appearance in the UAE Tour last season and was warmly received as the first Israeli team to race in an Arab country. A few months later, Israel and the UAE signed
The farm-boy racer Alexis Renard is a rider who is going to burst onto the racing scene in a big way. It isn’t a question of if, but when for this 21-year-old from Brittany, France. We knew he was a promising talent when we recruited him from Cotes d’Armor, the
“Time to leave behind 2020 and start out on a fresh note; what do you think, Candy ?” ISN’s Canadian climber James Piccoli is looking forward to 2021 with a great sense of optimism. In his first European season, there were a few bumps on the road, but he is
From green to light blue to #BlueandWhite. Starting his SIXTH (!) season with the team, our Canadian all-power man, G Boivin, has had the privilege to race in all the colors above, but there’s no doubt that the 2021 edition is his favorite. “The kit is so clean and classy,”
KRISTS NEILANDS TIME TO SHINE Not just ‘a promising talent’ any longer, but the real deal. The Latvian showed how good he could be on that super breakaway day in the Tour de France that got him the most combative rider award. “But now,” says Krists as he starts his
POWER MADE IN ISRAEL ITAMAR EINHORN is a rarity: A sprinter born and raised in Israel. The 23-year-old from Modi’in, who is entering his second season as a full pro, clearly showed his potential when he recorded the first UCI race victory for an Israeli rider last season. “My focus
“Sprinting is like a street fight” Rudy Barbier is a sprinter by heart. When he’s in the zone, there is only one thing on his mind: moving forward! “I love sprinting. The best moments on the bike are when I’m in the middle of a sprint. You’re always looking for
It’s not always easy to mesh into a new team. Strange faces. Different environment. And that Hebrew… But forget all of that when it comes to Patrick “everybody calls me Paddy” Bevin. The man from the magical 🧙♀ kiwi island of New Zealand felt right at home with ISN when
A new team for a new season Team Israel Start-Up Nation is ready to take on the 2021 cycling season with a new line-up but the same enthusiasm and dedication from years past. Froome: This is a long-term commitment for me. And I want my fifth Tour title. Adams: More
Batteries recharged Andre Greipel is a phenomenon: Who else can pride himself with being a consistent pro, the ultimate winner ( 156 victories ), and – still possess the hunger and motivation to keep on racing? “Look, it’s simple,” he said when we asked him last night what will be
FACTOR OSTRO VAM: ISN’S PERFECT RACING MACHINE FOR 2021 After a successful first season on the WorldTour; Team Israel Start-Up Nation is happy to announce the team will continue its collaborations with Factor Bikes, Black Inc and CeramicSpeed in 2021. ISN was already performing on the Factor ONE and the
How is it to be the first female Directeur Sportif on the WorldTour, you might ask? We’ve talked with our X-Factor DS Cherie Pridham about leading the way in a male-dominated sport, her tough side and what drives her the most to perform on the highest level. Watch here: https://youtu.be/wZYRLuZF92U
The Chosen One Israeli custom apparel company Jinga will supply Israel Start-Up Nation with cycling apparel in 2021. They will suit up the full team: the WorldTour and Continental riders, and the staff. Jinga is returning as a clothing sponsor as the brand perfectly matches the team’s vision. Clothing manufacturer
Continental team to become a U23 team ‘We want to do races like the ‘Baby Giro’’ ICA continues to bridge to WorldTour team The Israel Cycling Academy Continental team will continue in 2021, with its efforts to grow Israeli talent to the WorldTour level strengthened in the upcoming season. In
Camp will be the first gathering of the revamped 2021 squad Squad’s visit to Israel postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions Media days to include worldwide press conferences and interviews with the team’s owners and riders January 4th (Tel Aviv, Israel) – Team Israel Start-Up Nation (ISN) will open the 2021
Our Israeli, Guy Sagiv, went through some serious performance testing at the Tel Aviv University Sylvan Adams Sports Institute. These tests performed in the lab – one of the most advanced worldwide – included composition, musculoskeletal movement assessment, and a physiological test to assess his lactate, ventilatory thresholds, fat metabolism,
“Together we unite the world through cycling” Dr. Kevin Ham, founder and CEO of Reinvent and Chit Chats Canada, will stay with Israel Start-Up Nation in 2021. An avid cyclist himself, he says that the team’s vision is ‘epic’, and he is excited to continue the adventure with the team.
Miku, Patrick, Dani, Nils, Rory, Travis, Matteo… Those aren’t just names for us – they are members of the ISN family. They’ve gone all out, putting their heart and souls on the line for the team, race in and race out since joining us. Now they depart. Some are going
‘We want to provide ISN’s riders with the best we can offer’ Elite has been with Israel Start-Up Nation from the very beginning of their adventure and is continuing to be part of the journey in 2021. “Our aim is to provide ISN with the best products for their races
Three years have passed since that cursed day when JASON LOWNDES, OUR sweet Australian rider/teammate/friend went for his training ride and never returned. Those of us who lived in Girona and were blessed to know him, can still see Jason in our mind’s eye. We have memories of him walking
Girona, it often called the Walhalla for cyclists. And the numbers prove that statement: over 200 (semi-)professional cyclists live in Girona, there are over 10 cycling cafes in or around the city, and it has numerous fantastic loops and climbs that suit any type of rider or training. Israel Start-Up
In these complicated and difficult times, it brought us pride to see one of our riders step up and offer to personally assist those who are suffering in his community. ALEX DOWSETT, who is training at home in Essex, England while awaiting the birth of his child, posted this on
Four in a row “Since 2018 we believed in this fast-growing team” That’s what Mirko Porta, sports marketing manager at Selle Italia, says. “Israel Start-Up Nation has not only proven to be a competitive team, but also a professional organization with a big history.” “Israel Start-Up Nation inspires”, according to
Chris Froome will lead the Israeli team’s squad for the first time. ISN Sportive Manager: “The race will be a chance for Froome to build his racing shape.” Last year’s opening stage winner Rudy Barbier and Israeli Guy Niv named to the squad. Tel Aviv: Dec 16 Team Israel Start-Up
ISN parts ways with its biggest winner – 16 victories The team’s manager: “It was our hardest decision“ Raim: “I was hoping to continue but now want to deliver for another team” Tel Aviv. Dec 16th For the past five years, MIHKEL RAIM has been a crucial part of Israel
The special partnership with the “best road racing tire in the world” Israel Start-Up Nation and Maxxis reached an agreement to continue their special partnership for 2021, pushing for the ‘best road racing tire in the world’. The partnership between Maxxis Tires and Israel Start-Up Nation is one for the
A successful first year of sponsorship leads to Fantini Group’s decision to extend the partnership Fantini Group’s president Valentino Scotti: “We are breaking barriers with ISN” Andre Greipel: “Hope to celebrate many times with Vini Fantini next season” Vini Fantini and Israel Start-Up Nation are pleased to announce they will
Israel Cycling Academy continental rider Freddy Ovett will participate in the Zwift World Championships on the ninth of December. The Australian 26-year-old is excited to represent his country in one of the biggest events in the cycling eSport till now. “It is an honour”, Ovett says. “I will do my
Choose the picture of the year – powered by VINI FANTINI Our lives are made up of an endless series of images. How many do we remember vividly? Only a precious few – the ones that leave a mark. We chose 20 images representing 20 scenes, moments that touched and
British sports director Cherie Pridham to join ISN Pridham: I feel proud and privileged and I hope to lead the way Israeli Dror Pekatch will also join as sports director Tel Aviv – Dec 4th 4 December 2020 (Tel Aviv) – Cherie Pridham will lead the Israel Start-Up Nation squad
“It has been an incredible journey,” Daniel Turek says about the six years he spent riding for Israel Cycling Academy. “The first year was epic, the first trip to Israel was amazing, and I especially remember the Tour de Colombia and Tour du Rwanda.”
Powered by Jinga Clothing Watch, subscribe, vote and win! Announcing the Israel Start-Up Nation VIDEO OF THE SEASON competition. We have wrapped up the 2020 racing season and it’s time to look back on our first year in the WorldTour and remember some of our favorite moments. So, we’re bringing
Team ISN’s largest and strongest roster assembled yet, headed by Chris Froome Team ISN plans to hold major training camp in Israel in January Co-owner Sylvan Adams: “Exciting times ahead” 30 November 2020 (Tel Aviv, Israel) – The Israel Start-Up Nation cycling team announced today that it has completed building
Israel Start-Up Nation heads into its second year in the WorldTour with 32 riders. This is the team’s roster for the 2021 season. Click on the photo to find the roster.
He did not step on the podium. Still, if you ask Aviad Izrael, the Israel Cycling Academy manager, he doesn’t hesitate to answer when asked to pick his MAN in the Israeli under-23 championship race. “It’s LAHAV DAVIDZON,” he says. “And as a matter of fact, he is my
”I admit it: I was in tears when I won it… I know you will say: this is far from being the most important race in your life, but for a kid that grew up in a small village in Israel, raised up as a youngster taking on his bike,
עומר גולדשטיין מנצח לפני דקות אחדות את אליפות ישראל באופני כביש. הצעיר בן ה 24 זוכה באליפות ובחולצת האלוף היוקרתית בפעם הראשונה בקריירה שלו. עומר ניצח על קו הסיום בבית גוברין במירוץ מרתק ודרמטי שסיפקו הוא וחבריו לקבוצת ישראל סטארט אפ ניישן שנלחמו על התואר בקרב ענק. גיא ניב, מסיים
מחר בבית גוברין הם יילחמו על חולצת האלוף ארבעת הרוכבים הישראלים הבכירים הוחתמו לעונה הבאה ראשי הקבוצה :מצפים מהישראלים לקפיצת מדרגה ב 2021 גיא ניב : ״ הגעתו של פרום וכל הכוכבים הגדולים תוציא ממני יכולות חדשות. מאמין שאוכל לתמוך ולסייע לו״. גיא שגיב: ״ טוב שדורשים מאתנו לקפוץ מדרגה.
Following breakthrough season, Guy Niv, Guy Sagiv, Omer Goldstein, and Itamar Einhorn sign for 2021 season Guy Niv: “Froome’s arrival will make me better, and I will prove my worth to him and the team” Four Israelis to compete against each other at Saturday’s national championship November 20, 2020 (Tel
(לעברית יש לגלול למטה) A fascinating experiment took place last weekend in Plovdiv: we took Israel Start-Up Nation’s best young power sprinter, Itamar Einhorn, and threw him into the lion’s den – the European track championship. Then we asked him to compete against the best, with almost zero experience.
Although he’s already 24, it’s so tempting to use the word “kid” when you are around our Israeli Omer Goldstein. Maybe because, for Omer, racing is first and foremost “FUN.” With not one ounce of fear in his body and a flourishing talent, Omer was our most pleasant surprise in
Agreed on a two-year extension Dowsett: “Excited to play a supporting role in the ambitious new team built with Froome and others” Tel Aviv: November 12, 2020 British Alex Dowsett, who recorded team Israel Start-Up Nation’s first-ever victory in a Grand Tour, will continue racing for the Israeli team for
Dan Martin carried his Israel Start-Up Nation bunch of seven through a groundbreaking and often breathtaking journey in the Vuelta a Espana. The Irishman’s unique racing philosophy – win or lose but leave nothing on the floor – has made him and his ISN teammates an inspiration to many. This
Hola Madrid! Shalom Madrid! See you soon season 2021! Pictures: Noa Toledo Arnon
11/08/2020 – Stage 18 – 139,6 km – Flat Hipódromo de la Zarzuela > Madrid Here are the ISN guys that were behind our unforgettable VUELTA Journey – and now will take it on for the last 140 km’s to the Spanish Capital. Those are the guys who broke another
(For the English text – scroll down) גיא שגיב את הוא אלוף ישראל החדש ב נ ג ד ה ש ע ו ן, כשהוא גובר על יריבו הגדול וחברו הטוב גיא ניב, שניהם כמובן מישראל סטארט אפ ניישן. השניים היו הפייבוריטים לנצחון בהיעדרו של עומר גולדשטיין שמתחרה בימים אלו בוואלטה
Today’s decisive stage to the top of Covatilla was a showcase of what DAN MARTIN has given Israel Start-Up Nation in the Vuelta: an all-out effort and balls. In the end, he could not shake his GC rivals but we could not have asked for more. Dan struggled today in
11/07/2020 – Stage 17 – 178,2 km – Mountain Sequeros > Alto de La Covatilla We had planned on publishing our regular race report from the Vuelta’s 17th stage today, but when we spoke to Dan Martin and heard what he had to say, we decided his words are so
Coming up later today in LA VUELTA: THE MOMENT (For a HEBREW text, scroll down) Today , around 4 pm CET, a bunch of riders will hit the foothill of the Covatilla, heading to the top of the ski resort, some 19 kilometers of climbing away. If everything goes as
11/05/2020 – Stage 15 – 230,8 km – Hilly Mos > Puebla de Sanabria “All those endless kilometers (231), all the misery endured in the wind,the fog, the low temperatures, all the discomfort, and pain -resulted in a GC status quo. At least everyone got to the finish safe and
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