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
Nov 4 – Stage 14 – 204,7 km – Hilly Lugo > Ourense Another strong performance yields a status quo. The most tempting route to take after the kilometer-long climb that finished today’s stage was to knock ourselves down with a game of “what if”. What if we had chased
November 3 – Stage 13 – 33,7 km Muros > Mirador de Ézaro. Dumbría (CRI) Individual time-trial Superb effort by Martin in the TT stage “PODIUM IS WITHIN REACH “ For a guy whose pro career spans 13 years (and kicking!), a statement like “it was one of my best
11/01/2020 – Stage 12 – 109,4 km – Mountain La Pola Llaviana/Pola de Laviana > Alto de l’Angliru “There is NO HIDING on the ANGLIRU” . DAN MARTIN seven words preview before he started the 109 km 12th stage in the LA VUELTA, that will end in the punishing legendary
(For the English text – scroll down) שלומי חיימי מסייקלינג אקדמי מנצח היום באליפות ישראל באופני הרים שהתקיימה לראשונה בשפרעם וזוכה בכתר הישראלי באופני הרים. איתן לוי , אף הוא מאקדמי, מסיים שני שלומי: ״ההרגשה הייתה טובה. זינקתי חזק וממוקד. סבלתי מפנצ’ר בגלגל הקדמי בדקות הראשונות של המירוץ, מה שגרם
10/31/2020 – Stage 11 – 170 km – Mountain Villaviciosa > Alto de La Farrapona. Lagos de Somiedo Today: A DRAW on the Farrapona Tomorrow: A REMATCH on the L’Angliru Unlike in football, there are no draws in cycling. But today, on the top of the monster 17-kilometer climb that
10/30/2020 – Stage 10 – 185 km – Flat Castro Urdiales > Suances Dan Martin: “IT WAS CRAZY” Dan Martin is a direct individual who tells it as it is. So, when he says it “was crazy” today, you better believe him. And coming from a guy who has experienced
דן מרטין: ״משוגע״ עומר גולדשטיין: ״סיוט״ ערב הסופ״ש המלהיב בוואלטה הספרדי שימשיך מחר עם צמד שלבים שיסתיימו על פסגות ועשר עליות מדורגות – התנהלה עוד סיומת דרמטית בה נטל כוכב ישראל סטארט אפ ניישן דן מרטין חלק פעיל ומרשים אבל נאלץ לראות (שוב) את פרימוז רוגליץ – מפגין עליונות במאות
10/29/2020 – Stage 9 – 157,7 km – Flat B.M. Cid Campeador. Castrillo del Val > Aguilar de Campoo (English & עברית) (*Scroll down for Hebrew) We started the 157 km stage at a Spanish military base named after the legendary warrior El Cid with two missions: the first was
Dan Martin was lying there on the asphalt on the top of Alto de Moncalvillo. “I hope Dan will be ok with me taking his picture like this,” thought our team photographer, Noa Arnon. You can’t blame her for wondering, but she had perfectly captured the touching scene of an
For a top rider, a rest day means meeting the press – and with Dan Martin ranked third overall after six stages, the Israel Start-Up Nation team leader gave a “virtual” press conference. Dan finished 18th on Sunday’s very difficult mountain stage, which was complicated by cold and
There were 16 kilometers left to finish the Giro, individually, from Cernusco sul Naviglio to the Duomo of Milan. Matthias Brändle was the first one to set a fast time, quickly followed up by Alex Dowsett who arrived at the finish line a mere five seconds after his teammate. Israeli
We had it all yesterday : Race rush ( 52km/h in the first hour alone), endless breakaway chases, a dramatic crash… And all this in the most beautiful of settings: A Vuelta Autumn colors. Here is a special pictures Gallery: Enjoy! @noa_arnonphoto and BettiniPhoto
A SILLY LITTLE CRASH, that almost cost us dearly We all missed a heart beat today in the last kilometer of the 5th stage of the Vuelta, when our star here, DAN MARTIN, was suddenly on the floor, a few riders on top of him, and all his rivals going
The team secures Dan Martin GC after another tough (but successful) battle. Mihkel Raim finishes 8th Dan Martin: “I hate using my teammates’ energy.” “Move up, move up”. The team’s radio can be a fascinating tool to get inside the team’s beating heart during a race. And today, the frequency
There are only sixteen kilometers left in the Giro d’Italia 2020. After today’s final day in the mountains, climbing to Sestriere three times, tomorrow’s ITT is a sinecure for some, and serious business for others. Our individual time trial specialists Matthias Brändle and Alex Dowsett, tried to save up as
In a shortened, flat stage (caused by several factors, but mostly the horrific weather conditions), ISN wanted to give Davide Cimolai a final chance for a podium finish. However, Alex Dowsett got into a winning break-away, somehow, by accident. “There was a group of riders who went away straight from
Queen stages in Grand Tours guarantee spectacle. And suffering. And fighting. All of that was shown once again, in stage 18 of the Giro d’Italia. The queen stage included four climbs, including the Cima Coppi: the mythical Passo dello Stelvio. The monster was covered in snow, good for amazing images,
Politt is moving to the German team Bora-Hansgrohe American McCabe hangs his bike on the nail Nils Politt and Travis McCabe are leaving the Israel Start-Up Nation team after the 2020 season. Both riders rode their last race for the team at the Three Days of Brugge-DePanne on Wednesday.
Vanmarcke: Family and cobbles Growing up in a cycling family “Winning Flanders or Roubaix would be a dream!” At Israel Start-Up Nation, character and attitude are as important as talent when it comes to signing riders. And when you sign someone to a three-year contract and ask him to talk
Belgian Classics specialist to lead Israeli team in the spring Sep Vanmarcke will join the Israel Start-Up Nation team in 2021. The Belgian, a former winner of the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, will lead the team in the Spring Classics, as well as support in the Grand Tours for the next
We’ve touched the snow in the Giro d’Italia. It was only a matter of time before the race would find the snowy slopes of the Alps but it was still a ‘special moment’ according to Davide Cimolai. The Italian local hero is slowly but steadily leaving his home region. After
Dan Martin: “We will fight for a stage and GC.” A few hundred meters from the top of the last climb today, there was that battle taking place in front of the whole world to see – and how great was it to witness our Irishman, Dan Martin, in
“Looking at the profiles of the stages ahead,” Guy Sagiv said in the bus, with the Giro roadbook in his hands, “I cannot think of any race I did that was harder than this looks like.” Israel Start-Up Nation has made it to the third week of racing in the
This will be our first Vuelta a Espana , and the third Grand Tour in less than 2 months. What awaits us?
ISN had two major goals for stage 15 of the Giro d’Italia: get Dani Navarro into the breakaway of the day and get everyone else over the finish line within the time limit. We succeeded on both counts. The Spanish climber found himself in a promising group of escapees. He
It was an amazing thing to see: ITT national champions Matthias Brändle and Alex Dowsett (Austria and Great Britain) preparing for their individual time trials simultaneously. They both started early for their individual efforts in stage 14, and fought against each other for the hotseat. Brändle was up the road
VUELTA A ESPAÑA October 20 – November 8, 2020 The unusual COVID-19 season continues, as we now head to Spain and the Vuelta in late October. Will the pandemic play a role? Will the weather play a role? Who knows – we certainly don’t! But we assume there will be
“This is my biggest chance this Giro,” Davide Cimolai said before the start of stage 13. And he was right. He was the best climbing sprinter, together with Peter Sagan, but the climbers disrupted a potential party. ISN made a big contribution to chasing down the day’s breakaway. First it
The Belgian National Coach will co-ordinate between management and sportive side at ISN Verbrugghe will also act as sport director at major races The Belgian brings many years of experience as a rider, sport director and sport manager to the team. He enjoyed a successful 13-year career as a rider,
Miserable weather conditions torture peloton Cataford could not recover from earlier crash and abandons Cimolai looking forward to stages ‘at home’ In ‘normal times’ most riders would travel to a sunny place to enjoy the off-season at this time of year. But this is ‘corona times’ and everything is different.
Change of order! With one of the strongest lead-out trains in pro cycling (Sagiv, Brändle, Dowsett, Zabel, Cimolai), ISN had a clear plan for today’s technical final: take responsibility and sprint with Rick Zabel (instead of Cimolai this time). Zabel was happy that ISN gave him a chance today. “A
ISN’s journey in the Giro 2020 continued with what was, on paper, a good stage for ISN sprinter Davide Cimolai. But the contenders for the general classification felt differently. Maybe it was the fear of a shortened Giro d’Italia after today’s COVID-19 cases that made the GC-contenders attack each other
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ISN X Giro d’Italia: ‘La Grande Anteprima’/The Big Preview This preview consists out of: The general preview Analysis of the course The team line-up Israel Start-Up Nation aims for ‘historic results’ in Giro d’Italia Plenty of chances to sprint in Giro 2020 World-class lead-out train will allow Barbier and Cimolai
Yesterday, when we raced in the Belgian classic Gent Wevelgem, the peloton crossed the killing fields of Flanders, where numerous cemeteries are left as somber reminders of the horrific past. This poem was written in 1915 by a Canadian Army Doctor, Major John McCrae, after one of the many
Usually in cycling, rest days are well deserved. After today’s ninth stage of the Giro, ‘well-deserved’ is a massive understatement. It was a 205-kilometer-long journey of suffering for the whole peloton. It took around seventy kilometers for a breakaway to go, resulting in an incredible fast start. The mountainous terrain
Relive ISN’s & Alex Dowsett’s unforgettable moments on the podium of stage 8 in the #Giro. We will forever remember this victory. Video by: Sjors Beukeboom.
או : איך נשמעים פעמוני היסטוריה ? פס היצור ל ״ציוני דרך ספורטיבים ״ או ״להיסטוריה ספורטיבית ״ של ישראל סטארט אפ ניישן – סיפק אתמול עוד רגע מכונן. ואולי הרגע המכונן ביותר של הקבוצה מאז הקמתה לפני 5 וחצי שנים. כי ברגע ההוא, שאלכס דאווסט , הרוכב הבריטי של
IT’S OUR DAY! First WorldTour VICTORY Alex Dowsett WINS stage 8 in #Giro Dowsett: “Matthias and I never stopped believing” Co-owner Sylvan Adams: “I could not be more proud” Co-owner Ron Baron: “This is inspiring” It’s been an incredible journey! The dream began five short years ago with a small
On paper, stage 7 of the Giro d’Italia seemed to be one of the easiest. Easy or not, it was definitely eventful. ISN missed the first group, chased, came back, crashed, chased, came back again, and sprinted with Rudy Barbier to 6th place. The wind in the rural parts of
“I’ll improve,” Davide Cimolai said after finishing seventh two days ago. In today’s stage, he kept his word. After masterful teamwork on the final uphill stretch, the Italian sprinter positioned himself upfront towards the final turn. He tried, but just missed that final push and couldn’t get close enough to
Although today’s stage 5 of the Giro officially had a difficulty rating of three out of five, we would happily contest that rating to add another star. To give you an idea of what our riders endured: 225 km, 4,700 metres of climbing, a fast first hour and wet conditions
Cimolai sprints to seventh in Giro Cimo: “I am proud of ISN, this lead out was amazing” Sagiv: “I was happy with this short stage” If you watched the final of stage 4 in the Giro d’Italia today, you could not have missed us. ISN’s blue and white dominated today’s
Giro-GC got flipped upside down. It wasn’t a surprise that Mount Etna, the final climb in stage 3 of the Giro, would change the GC standings. But no one expected the volcano to literally flip the general classification upside down. Bad luck struck for Israeli road race champion Guy Sagiv,
Tough final in Giro stage 2 A five-kilometer uphill stretch to the finish with some GC-contenders attacking, made many rider’s legs feel like they were exploding in the second stage of the Giro d’Italia. Our top-finisher was GC-rider Dani Navarro. His 51st-place finish was a morale booster for the Spanish
Oh… THE OLD (and tough) LADY! DAN MARTIN and his loyal ISN teammates will face the 128 years old challenge. Israeli Omer Goldstein will be the first Israeli in this race: “An honor. Bit pressured but super motivated.” We are facing a race that started 128 years ago for the
German rider is fastest climber in opening ITT stage of the Giro d’Italia “The jersey for the fastest rider to the top of the climb,” Rick Zabel said the night before the opening individual time trial of the Giro d’Italia. “Maybe I should go for it?” he asked his teammates
Dan Martin to lead the team in Liege-Bastogne-Liege The Spring Classics are about to run – in September and October! Thank you, COVID-19, for forcing us to wrap our brains around this one. We shall simply say that it is spring in the Southern Hemisphere, so it is only fair
Italian climber and super-domestique looks forward to “complete change” Adams: “Alessandro’s experience and versatility” will help the team Alessandro De Marchi will join Israel Start-Up Nation for two years. The Italian climber and super-domestique says he is looking forward to the challenges that a complete change can bring. “We are
Frenchman with WorldTour team’s first win is now ready to move up as world class sprinter “With a strong team around me we can win in the WorldTour” Sprinter hopes to win in the Giro next month Rudy Barbier is being rewarded for a strong performance in a difficult year
The new OSTRO combines the best of Factor’s renowned engineering capabilities across lightweight, aerodynamics and comfort into one bike that’s ready for anything The OSTRO is an ‘everything’ bike, a quiver killer, a master of all trades. Searingly fast, incredibly light and supremely comfortable, it’s ready to win sprints, mountain
Young Australian sprinter moves up to WorldTour Taj Jones of the ARA Pro Racing Sunshine Coast team beat top pro riders to win a sprint in the Tour of Langkawi this year, and raced his way to a three-year contract with Israel Start-Up Nation. The speedy 20-year old Australian will
SCICON SPORTS UNVEILS THE NEXT GENERATION IN SPORT PERFORMANCE EYEWEAR WITH THE AEROWING AND AEROSHADE Friday August 28 2020, Mussolente, Italy – Scicon Sports, a leader in product design and one of the latest brands to enter the world of sport performance eyewear, has today released the next generation in
Team Israel Start-Up Nation is eager and ready to take on its very first Tour de France – and this year’s edition is a great one! Mountains, mountains, and more mountains will challenge our eight riders on their three-week trip from Nice to the Champs Elysees. What will they face?
ADAMS: “AN HISTORIC MOMENT THAT WE PROUDLY SHARE IN ISRAEL AND ALL OVER THE WORLD” ADAMS: “WE WILL BE IN THE MIX IN EVERY STAGE!” BARON: “WE HOPE TO INSPIRE A NEW GENERATION IN ISRAEL” NIV: “A DREAM COME TRUE, WE ARE ABOUT TO MAKE HISTORY” NICE, August 26, 2020
Israeli technology to protect the team and the public Nice/Tel Aviv, August 25, 2020, Team Israel Start-Up Nation will use new innovative Israeli COVID-19 protective masks — as extreme measures are taken to ensure the safety of the biggest and most famous race in the world, the Tour de France.
Team Israel Start-Up Nation’s Guy Niv: “It might sound cliché, but my dream of a lifetime has now been realized”. Co-owner Sylvan Adams: “It’s a proud moment for the country, for Israeli sports and for me.” Team manager Kjell Carlström: “It will be the toughest challenge of his life, but
Will be Chris Froome’s right-hand man in the bolstered team for 2021 Woods will lead the team in classics and monuments. The Canadian comes full circle by joining ISN: credits team owner and performance manager. Woods: “They are the reason I am a pro cyclist.” Tel-Aviv. August 12, 2020 World-class
The Tour de France is regarded as the most prestigious and hardest bicycle race in the world. The first Tour de France took place in 1903, with just 60 individual riders taking on six-stages which covered 2,428 km. It has now evolved into a 20-team race, made up of riders
South African Daryl Impey to join the team next season Two-year contract signed Will reunite with former teammate Chris Froome Impey: “Chris called me and said he trusts me and wants me to be at his side.” “I feel I need to step out of my comfort zone. With ISN
ISN announces the arrival of Norwegian Carl Fredrik Hagen to bolster its Grand Tour aspirations Team owner Sylvan Adams: “Hagen will support Froome at the Grand Tours and fulfill his GC potential” Hagen: “Expect to get GC results and help the ISN leaders in the mountains!” Tel- Aviv, August 4th.
Newlywed German happy to stay with “special team” Team manager Carlström says: “He strengthens the lead-out train” Sprinter says “it’s a big sign that a German rides for an Israeli team” It’s a big time right now for Rick Zabel: he has extended his contract with Israel Start-Up Nation for
‘The WorldTour level, that is where we, ISN and I, belong’ ‘ISN has an obvious Israeli identity, with a Canadian impulse’ ‘Three Canadian riders in one team is special, it even makes us the ‘home team’ during the GP’s in Canada’ Alexander Cataford still remembers racing his first WorldTour-races in
Team Israel Start-Up Nation special announcement: Chris Froome will join Israel Start-Up Nation Will lead the Israeli team, starting next season Froome will race with ISN until the end of his career Co-owner Sylvan Adams: “This is an historic moment” Chris Froome: “We can achieve great things together” Tel-Aviv. July
The “Austrian locomotive” will continue his journey with ISN for two more seasons. “When I get this kind of trust and support from the team – I can give so much more.” The Austrian endured disheartening moments when his father was critically injured. “I am so relieved that he is
With the Tour de France postponed till the month of August, the virtual Tour de France (vTDF) fills up the empty summer holiday-weekends in the first three weeks of July. With six stages ahead, some in new Zwift-maps, ISN is looking forward to another eRacing challenge. Israel Start-Up Nation has
Classics specialist “proud to wear ISN’s team jersey” “This team is more than just a team” Says Spring Classics in Autumn will be “interesting” Jenthe Biermans is looking forward to picking up the 2020 season where he left off – with confidence in his abilities, learning from his mistakes and
Whoever expected that our first Tour de France participation would be virtual? Anyway, it might be quite exciting, as we are racing against 22 other professional cycling teams on multiple new Zwift-maps (including the Mont Ventoux and the Champs-Élysées), and – most importantly – you can watch Israel Start-Up Nation
It is a special summer for Mads Würtz Schmidt, and will be a fantastic fall as well. Last year September he planned his wedding straight after the season, on the 10th of October 2020. However, this year the tenth of the tenth is exactly during the ‘spring classics’, which he
“I cannot wait any longer”, Guy Niv said after the confirmation that the Sibiu Tour is taking place in the third week of July. “I think it is going to be to soooooo good!” “It felt so weird to receive a flight ticket in my inbox. It is something that
“There were moments when I was unsure of whether I could ever return to my former level”, Rory Sutherland says. The 38-year-old Australian rider has been recovering over the last few months from a broken femur. “Recovering from this injury is the hardest thing I have had to do in
Greipel: “It was an easy and natural decision to continue with ISN” Team: “André proved he is a great leader and mentor” Greipel admits: “I was flattered that they offered me two years extension” “I am still capable of producing results and do whatever the team needs of me.” Tel
ISN races series of races in July to ensure that the post-corona protocol works The competition to make it into ISN’s Tour de France-squad is on The team will face an unprecedented 42 different races in 4 months Dan Martin: “It will be congested and tricky, but I can’t wait.”
ISN first move toward reshaping the team for 2021 “Mr. Reliable” Tom Van Asbroeck signed for two more seasons The Belgian has proved to be arguably the team’s most productive rider. Van Asbroeck: “The team is on the up – has helped me to progress.” ”My dream is to spend
Team has started the first organized training camp since Corona Three days of intensive riding in northern Israel Israel – the first country to allow it The camp is held under strict rules, including social distancing, the use of masks, and body temperatures checkups Team leaders: “This is the very
The Tour donating funds to fight Corona through racing major reason to compete in Tour for All; Israel Start-Up Nation sees eRacing as way to keep competitive spirit flowing; 150.000 euros will be donated to fight Covid-19 by the Tour. ISN will be racing against nine top-teams, including WorldTour squads
They were right there, battling for the victory in the final of the unique eRace on Independence Day: Guy Sagiv, Omer Lahav, Yuval Ben Mosche and Itamar Einhorn. And although the victory in this Independence Day Spectacle Race went to an Australian virtual racing monster, the Israeli riders captured four
To support frontline workers in the current COVID-19 pandemic, ISN Pro Rider James Piccoli will take on a big challenge. The Canadian climber will be climbing ´Camilien Houde Ave´, the road that leads to the summit of Mount Royal, as many times as possible in twelve hours. In recognition of
Saaremaa’s cyclists Mihkel Räim and Steven Kalf organise a charity tour around Saaremaa on Thursday, 30 April to fundraise for Kuressaare Haigla, the local hospital on the island. The tour can be followed live on social media. A part of the tour will be attended by Mihkel’s father Riho Räim,
THE ISRAELI NATIONAL TEAM RACING AGAINST ISRAEL START UP NATION!!! We are happy to introduce to you the teams and lineups that will start in our special ISRAEL INDEPENDENCE DAY race on Zwift: (startlist below the video) The Israeli National Team will be directed by the Israeli National Team coach Yuval Ben
Israel will celebrate its 72 birthday next Wednesday, April 29th and we are presenting an unprecedented cycling DOUBLE event on this special day – on the Zwift virtual platform: When? Race: April 29h: 3:30 pm CET ( 4:30 pm Israel ), WATCH US RACE FULL GAS FOR VICTORY Ride: 5.00pm
Israel Start-Up Nation competes in Digital Swiss 5 ISN-riders race five days against 19 other teams “I hope everyone enjoys the new format” Israel Start-Up Nation is ready to relaunch its racing season, digitally (of course) with the Digital Swiss 5. The 5-day-stage-race, organized by the Tour de Suisse and
Do you have what it takes? ISN is testing its riders and challenges you to take the same test ISN-PowerWatts ProChallenge. The first of three events coming your way over the next four weeks, in which you can compare your results with ISN Pro Riders! This competition does 3 things:
All Heart ❤️: ISN’s Sports Director finds ways to give a hand to fellow Italians in need, helping elderly Italians who can’t go out. What do you do if you are a healthy Italian, unable to go about your normal job, and see people around you in need because of
“I first discovered powerWatts in Tel Aviv”, Dan Martin says. “Two hours of training never passed so quick on the trainer as the competitiveness in the room between teammates and banter made what was really hard training a hell of a lot of fun.” The Irish climber is one of
· 1500 KN95 masks delivered to first hospitals thanks to 1500 riders who joined the team in its first MEDICAL AID Ride. · And now: Medical Aid Ride Two to help deliver thousands more, on Sunday, April 5. · “Factor Bikes” offers a racing bike frame to get more riders
He is waiting, mostly riding on his Elite indoor trainer, and desperately hoping – together with his brother Pierre – for a fast continuation of the 2020 cycling season. But Rudy Barbier is afraid too, that it will last for a long time. Meanwhile, he is impressed by doctors who
Israel Start-Up Nation prepares second virtual ride Over 15 ISN/ICA Pro Riders joining, Dan Martin leads Thousands of masks will be shipped to medical teams fighting Corona Tel Aviv. March 27. Team Israel Start-Up Nation will lead a Zwift Virtual online ride open to fans from all over the world
It was 4 Pm, a bright Afternoon on Via Roma, San Remo’s main road, and Dr. Maurizio Piombo, with his White protective gear, was leaving a house of a patient with corona suspected symptoms – when it hit him. “I was standing there in the empty street, frozen with the
We have had so much fun seeing you guys all join our ISN/ICA Stay At Home Ride last Friday. Together we delivered a message to everyone: Stay At Home to fight Corona. Here is the aftermovie by Sjors Beukeboom. Everyone, both Zwift-users and those of you who do not have
Every evening, when the dark skies fall after these never-ending Corona days, and the Italians are taking to the balconies with their songs of unity facing disaster, Davide Cimolai feels the pain a bit more. Our lone Italian rider lives somewhere between Venice and Slovenia in a new house he
Dan Martin’s 2020 season got off to a great start. The Irishman proved he still had it, finishing fourth in Valencia, and 11th in Algarve, with four top four finishes along the way. But now, like everyone else in pro cycling, he has “no idea when we will race next.”
Israel Start-Up Nation organizes a ONLINE TEAM group ride on Zwift – open to all around the world; ISN and ICA Pro Riders will lead the ride headed by Andre Greipel and Israeli champion Guy Sagiv; The ride – Friday 20.25h CET – will take place to promote the STAY
3 ISN and 1 ICA-rider suffering fractures Crashes and serious injuries: “You just do what you have to” Just another “obstacle to be overcome” You’re a professional cyclist. You crash and suffer injuries that horrify onlookers, and which many consider possibly career-ending. Do you crawl into your personal cave and
Team continues racing full program – under its own guidelines Will race Paris-Nice Will race Tirreno-Adriatico if possible Team Israel Start-Up Nation will take part in all races on its racing program as long as it is satisfied that the races will be held under guidelines approved by health authorities,
ISN offers winner of the Dutch Topcompetitie traineeship in WT-team Best club-rider gets one-year contract in Israel Cycling Academy ICA DS Dempster: “The Netherlands one of most talented cycling countries” Israel Start-Up Nation and De Nederlandse Loterij Topcompetitie are going to work closely together. For the winner of the Dutch
Eritrean Tesfazion surprises in Rwanda, Israel Start Up Nation loses some ground in stage 4 – Race explodes early after fast start. – Lahav(!) and Ovett strong in breakaway. – DS Marie satisfied with team performance In the super hard fourth stage in Rwanda, 206 km with 4200+ meters of
Feb 23 -RUDY GETS A PODIUM IN DUBAI When RUDY BARBIER crossed the finish line in the Dubai Silicon area, he couldn’t really decide what he was supposed to feel. “I am looking for wins, not Podiums,” he said until our Italian DS Claudio Cozzi approached, and with his
ISRAELI TEAM TO TAKE PART IN ONLY WORLDTOUR RACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST The Israel Start Up Nation team is off on its next adventure – a race in the desert! In the UAE Tour, the riders will see a combination of modern architecture, ancient ruins, rugged climbs and sweeping
Itamar Einhorn is going for a stage win Tour of Antalya. The Israeli Sprinter looks to improve on Colombia performance. The Israel Start-Up Nation team is ready to tackle the Tour of Antalya (Feb. 20-23), with sprinter Itamar Einhorn looking to go for a stage win. Matteo Badillatti will
Dan Martin leads squad in a hard test of climbing, sprints and time trial Bem Vindo a Portugal! Welcome to Portugal! After our introduction to the Portuguese climbs at the Clasica de Almeria on Sunday, we now move on with a new squad to the Volta ao Algarve, part of
The Good and the Bad – but what a time we have had! Lots of excitement and more to come! The ISN roller coaster, probably the best story in pro cycling in the opening month of the 2020 season, just keeps on going! What a ride we had since starting
MONT VENTOUX, HUGO ON MISSION AND KRISTS IS BACK RACE: Tour de la Provence What: 4 stages with not a dull moment. Starting TODAY with a bunch sprint stage, followed by two grueling climbing stages including the legendary Mont Ventoux, and finishing with an up and down “everything is
Main goal in Tour Colombia: Stage victory Israel Start-Up Nation’s – Israel SUN starts with local hero Ávila in Colombia – Swiss stars Badilatti and Schelling go for GC – ISN aims for stage win with sprint train The Colombians love cycling and therefore Israel Start-Up Nation loves Colombia
RACING and raising AWARENESS of the Venezuelan Refugee Crisis Supporting IsraAID in their relief work for refugees We will be starting racing today in the Tour Colombia 2.1, a grueling six-stage race in this beautiful country, a nation with a passion for cycling like no other. But we see our
Helping young Israeli riders “bridge the gap” The story behind the new ICA continental team First Arab Muslim Rider will be part of the team With team Israel Start-Up Nation moving up to be a WorldTour Team, there was no place for young, inexperienced Israeli riders. Since the main basis
Dan Martin, Davide Cimolai and Dani Navarro launch their season in Valencia Both sprinters and climbers have chances for victory in Valencia Dan Martin is ‘eager to pin on a race number’ Davide Cimolai in the mix for results in flat stages Tel Aviv, 05-02-2020 Israel Start-Up Nation is off
What could be more meaningful than German and Israeli teammates visiting Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem? Emotions were strong as Israel Start-Up Nation team riders and staff viewed the exhibits and pictures concerning the six million Jews killed during World War II. The visit also had
First victory of the season: Barbier avoids a crash with 3 kilometers to go. Israel SUN teammates bring him back to the front, to finally beat sprinters like Sagan and Gaviria in the sprint. “I worked so hard for this. All winter I have been training with my brother
PAIN AND LOSS Ben Hermans was feeling that his moment will soon arrive. The finish line on the top of the hill was a bit more than a km away and he felt that in a few seconds it will be his turn to move up and battle for a
One km to the finish at the sunny and cheerful town called Tanunda, it looked that our desire to open our World Tour season with a victory to the ages – might work. After all, it all went as planned. There was the easy breakaway of the day, packed with
So here we are, the 2020 season: S T A R T! The moment has come. The celebrations about stepping up to the WorldTour? Over. Team presentation? Done. Training camp? Check. 6 weeks of intensive training: in the bag. For our chosen seven in Adelaide, the hard part (most of them
By Susan Westemeyer Alex Dowsett set the hour world record in 2015 and has won the British National time trial title six times, including in 2019. And he has done all this while suffering from hemophilia, a disease which would scare many off from being a pro athlete. So, what
Our 2020 seasoning racing is about to begin any moment now and what is better than taking you on a special journey to the place where we kicked it off. The 10 magical days in Israel , from Tel Aviv to the Desert and Jerusalem – where we launched the
It’s now officially official: The TOUR DE FRANCE has presented team ISRAEL START-UP NATION in their 2020 TDF team’s lineup. (Hope you will excuse us for being excited, right? After all, there is nothing like the first time). Merci, LE TOUR ! To Israel SUN page on Le TDF official
Israel SUN co-founder and co-owner Ron Baron tells how and why the team came to be In 2014, Israeli businessman and hobby cyclist Ron Baron met up with former pro cyclist Ran Margaliot. Lamenting that Israel had no real culture of cycling and therefore offered no opportunities for cycling and
Frédéric Thoos from the French Magazine Planète Cyclisme, had published 6 pages article about Israel Cycling Academy (followed by the great picture of our photographer Noa Arnon). We thank him for letting us posting the text and pictures as they are on the article. Below is the original French article.
Frédéric Thoos from the French Magazine Planète Cyclisme, had published 6 pages article about Israel Cycling Academy (followed by the great picture of our photographer Noa Arnon). We thank him for letting us posting the text and pictures as they are on the article. Below is the English translation the
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