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
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
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:
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
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
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
“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
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,
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Choose the picture of the year – powered by VINI FANTINI Our lives are made up of an endless series of images. How many do
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
“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,
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
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
הושלמה בניית הסגל לעונת 2021 : 32 רוכבים מישראל ו 16 מדינות נוספות הסגל הרחב והחזק ביותר בתולדות הקבוצה הקבוצה מתכננת להגיע ל י ש
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
”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
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
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
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
(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,
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
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
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
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
(For the English text – scroll down) גיא שגיב את הוא אלוף ישראל החדש ב נ ג ד ה ש ע ו ן, כשהוא גובר
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
11/07/2020 – Stage 17 – 178,2 km – Mountain Sequeros > Alto de La Covatilla We had planned on publishing our regular race report from
Coming up later today in LA VUELTA: THE MOMENT (For a HEBREW text, scroll down) Today , around 4 pm CET, a bunch of riders
11/05/2020 – Stage 15 – 230,8 km – Hilly Mos > Puebla de Sanabria “All those endless kilometers (231), all the misery endured in the
Nov 4 – Stage 14 – 204,7 km – Hilly Lugo > Ourense Another strong performance yields a status quo. The most tempting route to
November 3 – Stage 13 – 33,7 km Muros > Mirador de Ézaro. Dumbría (CRI) Individual time-trial Superb effort by Martin in the TT stage
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”
(For the English text – scroll down) שלומי חיימי מסייקלינג אקדמי מנצח היום באליפות ישראל באופני הרים שהתקיימה לראשונה בשפרעם וזוכה בכתר הישראלי באופני הרים.
10/31/2020 – Stage 11 – 170 km – Mountain Villaviciosa > Alto de La Farrapona. Lagos de Somiedo Today: A DRAW on the Farrapona Tomorrow:
10/30/2020 – Stage 10 – 185 km – Flat Castro Urdiales > Suances Dan Martin: “IT WAS CRAZY” Dan Martin is a direct individual who
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
10/29/2020 – Stage 9 – 157,7 km – Flat B.M. Cid Campeador. Castrillo del Val > Aguilar de Campoo (English & עברית) (*Scroll down for
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
For a top rider, a rest day means meeting the press – and with Dan Martin ranked third overall after six stages, the Israel
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
We had it all yesterday : Race rush ( 52km/h in the first hour alone), endless breakaway chases, a dramatic crash… And all this in
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 team secures Dan Martin GC after another tough (but successful) battle. Mihkel Raim finishes 8th Dan Martin: “I hate using my teammates’ energy.” “Move
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Dan Martin: “We will fight for a stage and GC.” A few hundred meters from the top of the last climb today, there was
“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
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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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
Created in 1994, the Novus family has undergone numerous evolutions until reaching the new Novus Boost Evo, a saddle that enriches the offer of the Selle Italia Performance
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
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
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
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
או : איך נשמעים פעמוני היסטוריה ? פס היצור ל ״ציוני דרך ספורטיבים ״ או ״להיסטוריה ספורטיבית ״ של ישראל סטארט אפ ניישן – סיפק
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
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
“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
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
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”
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
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
Oh… THE OLD (and tough) LADY! DAN MARTIN and his loyal ISN teammates will face the 128 years old challenge. Israeli Omer Goldstein will
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,”
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
Goldstein 13th in last stage mountaintop finish Edo Goldstein climbed to 13th place on the steep mountaintop finish in the third and final stage of
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21 September 2020 (Tel Aviv) Israeli cyclist Guy Niv made history yesterday as he became the first ever Israeli cyclist to complete the Tour de
Stage 20 – 09/19 – Lure > La Planche des Belles Filles גיא ניב: ״ ראיתי את הקיר הזה בסיום וההמון הגדול המריע וידעתי: יאללה, עכשיו לפריז״!
French rider takes second victory of the season Rudy Barbier left no doubt about who was strongest in the fourth and final stage of the
Stage 20 – 09/19 – Lure > La Planche des Belles Filles History was made today on a 36km uphill to the top of an almost obscure
Stage 19 – 09/18 – Bourg-en-Bresse > Champagnole We were well aware that today might be our last opportunity to ‘steal’ a victory with the weapons we’ve
Stage 18 – 09/17 – Méribel > La Roche-sur-Foron Andre Greipel could pedal no more 30 kilometers into the TDF 18th stage. Whoever followed Andre Greipel in
Stage 17 – 09/16 – Grenoble > Méribel Col de la Loze Going into the last killer climb called Meribel, Guy Niv felt suddenly that all his
Our sprinter overcomes the climbs to put in a top finish. Rudy Barbier showed that he can get over the climbs and still put in
Stage 16 – 09/15 – La Tour-du-Pin > Villard-de-Lans It was an unusual stage for us in Le Tour: An abnormally quiet 164 km in the Alps.
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
Israel Start-Up Nation wraps up Tirreno-Adriatico Brändle 15th in closing time trial גיא שגיב: ״הפתעתי את עצמי. יאללה לג׳ירו״! Tirreno-Adriatico in September took some time
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
Stage 15 – 09/13 – Lyon > Grand Colombier ה ד ר ך ל פ ר י ז ע ו ב ר ת ב א ל פ
Stage 15 – 09/13 – Lyon > Grand Colombier ISN VOWS TO FIGHT FOR THAT VICTORY This evening, when our riders made their way down from the
Stage 14 – 09/12 – Clermont-Ferrand > Lyon Guy Niv’s surprising pace did not end as he expected: “I am a little angry at myself.” We had
(For English text please scroll down ) שוברים תקרות זה כבר לא מקרי וכנראה שבקרוב לא יהיה עוד הישג יוצא דופן, אבל ענף האופניים הישראלי
Stage 13 – 09/11 – Châtel-Guyon > Puy Mary Cantal “I AM TREATING TODAY AS A VICTORY” Said Dan Martin, emptying his fuel tank to the very
Stage 12 – 09/10 – Chauvigny > Sarran Corrèze What can you expect from a guy that suffered three crashes in the first three stages of the
נצחון כחול לבן ראשן במירוץ UCI איתמר איינהורן: ״זו רק ההתחלה״ זה היה צריך להגיע, הנצחון הישראלי הראשון. ולא היה לנו ספק גם מי יביא
Stage 11 – 09/09 – Châtelaillon-Plage > Poitiers ISN in Le Tour: Unfortunate Hofstetter eighth after relegation Sagan. “This is super disappointing, given my great position at
Speedy men take off at the finish Rick Zabel sped to third place and a spot on the podium on the second stage of Tirreno-Adriatico,
Stage 10 – 09/08 – Île d’Oléron Le Château-d’Oléron > Île de Ré Saint-Martin-de-Ré ** For Hebrew text scroll down The legendary sprinter from Israel Start-Up Nation,
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
ISRAEL START-UP NATION IS LOOKING TO SPRINTS AND TIME TRIAL FOR SUCCESS Once one gets used to the idea of Tirreno-Adriatico being held in September
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
Stage 9 – 09/06 – Pau > Laruns סיכום הטור דה פראנס ההיסטורי של ישראל סטארט אפ ניישן אחרי 9 שלבים, כשהטור נודד למערב צרפת לפני שיתחדש
Stage 9 – 09/06 – Pau > Laruns We are writing these words as we make our way in the convoy towards the west of France, some 500
Israel Cycling Academy Wins a Team Ranking in Poland! Two Top Ten in GC and final stage ICA wins Team Ranking in Poland Our Czech
Stage 8 – 09/05 – Cazères-sur-Garonne > Loudenvielle We saw it coming… And flying away… Ben Hermans finished 6th BEN: ”IT WAS THE CHANCE OF MY LIFE.”
Stage 8 – 09/05 – Cazères-sur-Garonne > Loudenvielle דיווח מהיום השמיני בטור דה פראנס סילבן אדמס עמד שם ליד אוטובוס הקבוצה בקו הסיום בעיירת ההרים הצרפתית בפירנאים,
Avila and Ben Moshe 6th and 8th in Poland Edwin Avila and Yuval Ben Moshe continued to bring in top ten finishes in the resumed
Stage 7 – 09/04 – Millau > Lavaur Is it a good sign that we are not terribly excited about finishing 7th in stage 7 of the
Stage 6 – 09/03 – Le Teil > Mont Aigoual In almost everything, there’s a gap between planning and executing. That’s especially true when you are racing
Two in the final top ten in Hungary: Badilatti 4th and Piccoli 10th Israel Start-Up Nation conquered the Queen Stage of the Tour of Hungary
Stage 5 report: Pedestrian-pace with a furious finale There was laughing, joking and easy riding. Then a short-lived breakaway, which was caught straight away, and
The Breakaway The Solo Escape The Podium Ceremony Krists Neilands, our Latvian guy, is the man of the day! Taking takes historic first for Israel
Israel Start-Up Nation report from the Tour de France: The historic first Tour de France for Israel Start-Up Nation has barely passed its third day
SCICON SPORTS UNVEILS THE NEXT GENERATION IN SPORT PERFORMANCE EYEWEAR WITH THE AEROWING AND AEROSHADE Friday August 28 2020, Mussolente, Italy – Scicon Sports, a
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
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
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
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
Israel will celebrate its 72 birthday next Wednesday, April 29th and we are presenting an unprecedented cycling DOUBLE event on this special day – on
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
He is waiting, mostly riding on his Elite indoor trainer, and desperately hoping – together with his brother Pierre – for a fast continuation of
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
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
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
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
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,
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
FACTOR OSTRO VAM: ISN’S PERFECT RACING MACHINE FOR 2021 After a successful first season on
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