“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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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,
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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.”
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
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.
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
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.”
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
“He Who Saves One Life Saves The World” When two Israeli cyclists were killed by a reckless driver last week, it was our own pro rider GUY NIV who turn to do something and try to save the next potential victim. Guy appeared in Israel’s most watched newscast at channel
What happens when you give 20 students and 20 riders a selection of axes, spades, rakes and shovels, and turn them loose in a field of mud? The answer is obvious – they build a cyclocross course! And in just one hour! Working towards a common goal – in the
Team’s Live Presentation Wednesday, December 11 at 10am CET (Central Europen Time)/ 11am Israel time, we held the official 2020 riders’ presentation! We invite you to watch the broadcast from the event below: Yes, the guys had arrived home, and started a training camp here in Israel
Look who we got: WELCOME NILS POLITT! “Best German classic rider” to Israel Cycling Academy Nils Politt from Katusha Alpecin joins the team for 2020 Politt: “I want more with ICA!” New teammate André Greipel can’t wait to support Politt In the Classics: “He has a powerful engine”. Tel Aviv
Israel Cycling Academy WELCOMING Former hour record holder ALEX DOWSETT & Swiss all-rounder RETO HOLLENSTEIN Tel Aviv – November 23, 2019 Israel Cycling Academy welcomes two new riders for the 2020 season. The British time trialist Alex Dowsett and the Swiss team player Reto Hollenstein will strengthen the team next season
Are you ready????? ICA’s 2020 FIRST STEP! The very beginning of our most challenging season: Igniting our engines in the Croatian Istria Peninsula The Team will also Launch a New Cycling event – The Istria300 Tel Aviv. November 19, 2019 Israel Cycling Academy will officially open its preparations for
If you thought that the guys are relaxing after a grueling season and ahead of the 2020 MONSTER season… Well, think again. For some of them, it was one action-packed recess. Including, Mountain trekking, Motor cross, Football mania, and… house painting. We got the exclusive evidence, adding our Photographer NOA
ICA’s 2019 season in numbers, and an exclusive end of year interview with Team Manager, Kjell Carlstrom. ICA’s 2019 Season in NUMBERS: 251 Top 10 results (World’s 2nd) 119 races – World’s 1st 29 Victories – World’s 8th PCS points: 3723 – Pro Conti: 1st UCI points: 4849 –
Israel Cycling Academy Announcement: Australian Zak Dempster Ends his 15 years career with a bang: recorded his biggest victory in the final month of racing. Zak will stay with ICA in a managerial role. Zak: “I’m so grateful I was able to do it, but I’m happy it’s over. I
By Freddy Ovett, ICA’s Stagaire Freddy Ovett, ICA’s Aussie’s Stagaire, is racing with ICa since August 2019. Read about
Israel Cycling Academy announcement: Ben Hermans Signs for two more years with ICA. Ben: “ICA gave me the opportunity to win and I hope to keep on winning“. ICA Pro manager Carlstrom: “We count on him to continue getting us results”. Tel Aviv. September 16 Israel Cycling Academy has signed its Belgian
By Brent Botha, Soigneur, Israel Cycling Academy Whether you are a weekend warrior or a seasoned professional, recovery is imperative if you wish to enjoy your cycling and improve in the sport. In the past few years, we have found some basic, accessible to all, methods for recovery. You could
AEW WE READY FOR THE CHALLENGE?! In 7 days time, we will have the ultimate answer to this question but whatever the answer is, we can promise you a great ride. So let’s look at the task in hand : Race: Seven stages starting today in SNOWBIRD with a climbing
ICA announces the first official Rider signing for 2020: please welcome French Hugo Hofstetter! While still full time/full gas busy with our 2019 racing campaign, we are already planning on boosting our team for 2020. We are proud to announce our first 2020 addition with the signing of 25 years
From the Giro d’Italia finish line. May 27, 2018. History. They’ve made history. Sweating from exhaustion, exhausted from 3,500 unrelenting kilometers that began three weeks ago at Safra Square in Jerusalem, reaching the heights of Mount Etna in Sicily and the snow-capped Dolomites to the Coliseum in Rome. Guy Sagiv
Next month we will witness the Big Start of the 101st Giro d’Italia in Jerusalem May 3-6th, 2018. This is historic in several ways: – the first time a Grand Tour will race outside of Europe – the largest event in the history of Israel. As many as 1 billion
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