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Greipel rounds off sprint train’s work with sixth place in ‘Russian roulette’ mass sprint

Greipel rounds off sprint train’s work with sixth place in ‘Russian roulette’ mass sprint

February 27, 2021 3:23 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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PEACE WINDS: Israeli Channel 11’s Report On ISN In The UAE Tour

PEACE WINDS: Israeli Channel 11’s Report On ISN In The UAE Tour

February 26, 2021 4:21 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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.    

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ISN tries to light up race up again, but echelons don’t hold to finish of stage 6 UAE

ISN tries to light up race up again, but echelons don’t hold to finish of stage 6 UAE

February 26, 2021 3:38 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Goldstein and Dowsett break away in UAE, Hermans and Froome continue to improve performances

Goldstein and Dowsett break away in UAE, Hermans and Froome continue to improve performances

February 25, 2021 5:15 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Sprint train in action, two more chances to come

Sprint train in action, two more chances to come

February 24, 2021 3:29 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Jebel Hafeet makes peloton explode, Hermans powers to twelfth

Jebel Hafeet makes peloton explode, Hermans powers to twelfth

February 23, 2021 4:43 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Details matter: time trial day in UAE results in morale booster

Details matter: time trial day in UAE results in morale booster

February 22, 2021 2:27 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Passion for the millimeter: Kevin Grove working on the TT-bikes in the UAE Tour

Passion for the millimeter: Kevin Grove working on the TT-bikes in the UAE Tour

February 22, 2021 9:16 am No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Goldstein with champion’s jersey in break during opening stage of UAE Tour

Goldstein with champion’s jersey in break during opening stage of UAE Tour

February 21, 2021 4:17 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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In the next twelve hours: Israel Start-Up Nation’s Second UAE Tour

In the next twelve hours: Israel Start-Up Nation’s Second UAE Tour

February 20, 2021 7:35 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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The first Israeli DS in the WorldTour: Dror Pekatch

The first Israeli DS in the WorldTour: Dror Pekatch

February 20, 2021 7:24 am No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

“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:

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Reporting from the UAE Tour: Cruising through the Emirati deserts

Reporting from the UAE Tour: Cruising through the Emirati deserts

February 19, 2021 3:19 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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,

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Team Israel Start-Up Nation lines up for UAE Tour, further building a warm peace

Team Israel Start-Up Nation lines up for UAE Tour, further building a warm peace

February 19, 2021 9:45 am No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Tour des Alpes 2021: The perfect all-rounder – Daryl Impey

Tour des Alpes 2021: The perfect all-rounder – Daryl Impey

February 18, 2021 6:55 pm No Comments 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,

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Woods and Martin lead ISN at the Tour des Alpes-Maritimes et du Var

Woods and Martin lead ISN at the Tour des Alpes-Maritimes et du Var

February 18, 2021 6:24 pm No Comments Mikkel

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

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Winter training in sunny Israel

Winter training in sunny Israel

February 18, 2021 2:54 pm No Comments Mikkel

Guy Niv spent his off-season back home, in Israel, and enjoyed every moment of it.  “The weather was incredible”, he says, “and the views around my training area at this time of the year are just beautiful! I felt privileged to be able to live in such an amazing country with

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VIDEO: OUR MVP’S BEHIND THE SCENES – Meet the Israel Start-Up Nation Mechanics

VIDEO: OUR MVP’S BEHIND THE SCENES – Meet the Israel Start-Up Nation Mechanics

February 12, 2021 2:25 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Mads Würtz Schmidt 5th overall in Etoile de Bessèges

Mads Würtz Schmidt 5th overall in Etoile de Bessèges

February 7, 2021 11:15 pm No Comments Mikkel

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,

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Reporting from stage 4 of Étoile de Bessèges: The prelude to the main event

Reporting from stage 4 of Étoile de Bessèges: The prelude to the main event

February 6, 2021 8:04 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

It all comes down to this one question: can our GC man, Mads Würtz Schmidt, step up to the plate tomorrow and produce the result that will land him a podium finish? Judging by his performance since day one, there is every reason to believe he can. Beyond his power

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Reporting from Étoile de Bessèges 3rd stage: Gracious Mads

Reporting from Étoile de Bessèges 3rd stage: Gracious Mads

February 5, 2021 8:00 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Étoile de Bessèges Stage 2 Race Report: Rudy just misses out on podium

Étoile de Bessèges Stage 2 Race Report: Rudy just misses out on podium

February 4, 2021 7:14 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

“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

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First day back racing

First day back racing

February 3, 2021 8:08 pm No Comments Mikkel

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,

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Race season is (finally) ON: Israel Start-Up Nation races Etoile de Besseges

Race season is (finally) ON: Israel Start-Up Nation races Etoile de Besseges

February 2, 2021 10:23 am No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Video: Our 12 Camp-days | Israel Start-Up Nation’s Pre-Season Training Camp

Video: Our 12 Camp-days | Israel Start-Up Nation’s Pre-Season Training Camp

January 30, 2021 4:05 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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:

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Guy Niv: The Faraway Summit

Guy Niv: The Faraway Summit

January 29, 2021 9:04 am No Comments Mikkel

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

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ISN Introduces: Sep Vanmarcke

ISN Introduces: Sep Vanmarcke

January 28, 2021 2:58 pm No Comments Mikkel

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

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ISN Introduces: Alexis Renard

ISN Introduces: Alexis Renard

January 20, 2021 7:52 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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ISN Introduces: James Piccoli

ISN Introduces: James Piccoli

January 20, 2021 12:57 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

“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

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ISN Introduces: Guilleaume Boivin

ISN Introduces: Guilleaume Boivin

January 20, 2021 12:56 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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,”

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ISN Introduces: Krists Neilands

ISN Introduces: Krists Neilands

January 20, 2021 12:55 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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ISN Introduces: Itamar Einhorn

ISN Introduces: Itamar Einhorn

January 20, 2021 12:53 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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ISN INTRODUCES: ‘Streetfighter’ RUDY BARBIER

ISN INTRODUCES: ‘Streetfighter’ RUDY BARBIER

January 20, 2021 12:48 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

“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

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ISN introduces: SMOOTH OPERATOR PADDY BEVIN

ISN introduces: SMOOTH OPERATOR PADDY BEVIN

January 20, 2021 12:46 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Onward and upward in 2021

Onward and upward in 2021

January 18, 2021 7:26 pm No Comments Mikkel

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

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ISN Introduces: Andre Greipel, the phenomenon

ISN Introduces: Andre Greipel, the phenomenon

January 16, 2021 12:49 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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How the Factor OSTRO VAM turned into the ‘pinnacle of the partnership’

How the Factor OSTRO VAM turned into the ‘pinnacle of the partnership’

January 15, 2021 12:55 pm No Comments 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

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X-Factor: Cherie Pridham, the first female Directeur Sportif in the WorldTour

X-Factor: Cherie Pridham, the first female Directeur Sportif in the WorldTour

January 12, 2021 3:59 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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The Chosen One: Israeli custom apparel company JINGA to supply ISN with team kit for 2021

The Chosen One: Israeli custom apparel company JINGA to supply ISN with team kit for 2021

January 6, 2021 12:55 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Israel Cycling Academy continental team refocused for 2021

Israel Cycling Academy continental team refocused for 2021

January 5, 2021 9:55 am No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Team Israel Start-Up Nation to open 2021 season with 10-day training camp in Girona

Team Israel Start-Up Nation to open 2021 season with 10-day training camp in Girona

January 4, 2021 12:25 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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SAGIV’s TEST DAY IN TEL AVIV

SAGIV’s TEST DAY IN TEL AVIV

December 28, 2020 4:02 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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,

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Reinvent ‘continues adventure’ as co-owner, committing to ISN for another year after experiencing a ‘thrilling season’

Reinvent ‘continues adventure’ as co-owner, committing to ISN for another year after experiencing a ‘thrilling season’

December 25, 2020 9:55 am No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

“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.

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We’re saying goodbye to seven riders in 2021

We’re saying goodbye to seven riders in 2021

December 25, 2020 12:20 am No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Elite proudly continues supporting ISN in 2021

Elite proudly continues supporting ISN in 2021

December 23, 2020 11:55 am No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

‘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

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Forever Jason: We remember him every day

Forever Jason: We remember him every day

December 22, 2020 1:53 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Why did Israel Start-Up Nation gather in Girona for riding?

Why did Israel Start-Up Nation gather in Girona for riding?

December 22, 2020 8:58 am No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Dowsett reaches out to local community: ‘If you need assistance in Essex, let me know’

Dowsett reaches out to local community: ‘If you need assistance in Essex, let me know’

December 21, 2020 9:19 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Four in a row: Selle Italia continues its support of Israel Start-Up Nation in 2021

Four in a row: Selle Italia continues its support of Israel Start-Up Nation in 2021

December 18, 2020 9:50 am No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Israel Start-Up Nation and Chris Froome kick off season 2021 in Argentina

Israel Start-Up Nation and Chris Froome kick off season 2021 in Argentina

December 17, 2020 8:13 am No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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A painful farewell to the “Viking” Mihkel Räim

A painful farewell to the “Viking” Mihkel Räim

December 16, 2020 12:30 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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‘Powerhouse squad’ ISN continues sponsorship with Maxxis Tires

‘Powerhouse squad’ ISN continues sponsorship with Maxxis Tires

December 15, 2020 9:55 am No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Best Italian wines guaranteed as Israel Start-Up Nation continues with Fantini Group

Best Italian wines guaranteed as Israel Start-Up Nation continues with Fantini Group

December 10, 2020 2:50 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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You Choose: ISN’s Picture of the Year powered by Vini Fantini

You Choose: ISN’s Picture of the Year powered by Vini Fantini

December 8, 2020 4:22 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Israel Start-Up Nation appoints Cherie Pridham, first female Sports Director on WorldTour

Israel Start-Up Nation appoints Cherie Pridham, first female Sports Director on WorldTour

December 4, 2020 10:00 am No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Daniel ‘Star from Day One’ Turek and ISN head in different directions

Daniel ‘Star from Day One’ Turek and ISN head in different directions

December 3, 2020 12:58 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

“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.”             

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Team Israel Start-Up Nation completes 2021 roster, announces January Israel training camp

Team Israel Start-Up Nation completes 2021 roster, announces January Israel training camp

November 30, 2020 12:25 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Israel Start-Up Nation’s 2021 Team Roster

Israel Start-Up Nation’s 2021 Team Roster

November 30, 2020 12:20 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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.  

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הכירו את ישראל סטרט אפ ניישן לשנת 2021

הכירו את ישראל סטרט אפ ניישן לשנת 2021

November 30, 2020 12:15 pm No Comments liat fuchs

הושלמה בניית הסגל לעונת 2021 : 32 רוכבים מישראל ו 16 מדינות נוספות הסגל הרחב והחזק ביותר בתולדות הקבוצה הקבוצה מתכננת להגיע ל י ש ר א ל על שלל כוכביה בראשותו של כריס פרום התכנית: מחנה אימון גדול בישראל בינואר רון בר און: ״פרום יהיה שגריר של ישראל ושגריר

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The Anonymous Hero

The Anonymous Hero

November 23, 2020 8:52 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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

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Waiting is OVER, Omer. Israel Road Cycling Championship

Waiting is OVER, Omer. Israel Road Cycling Championship

November 21, 2020 5:43 pm No Comments liat fuchs

”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,

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האלוף עומר. אליפות ישראל באופני כביש 2020

האלוף עומר. אליפות ישראל באופני כביש 2020

November 21, 2020 2:07 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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

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ארבעת הרוכבים הישראלים הבכירים הוחתמו לעונה הבאה

ארבעת הרוכבים הישראלים הבכירים הוחתמו לעונה הבאה

November 20, 2020 1:20 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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.

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Four leading Israeli Riders Re-Sign for Israel Start-Up Nation for 2021 Season

Four leading Israeli Riders Re-Sign for Israel Start-Up Nation for 2021 Season

November 20, 2020 10:50 am No Comments liat fuchs

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

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ITAMAR IN THE LION’S DEN (English & עברית)

ITAMAR IN THE LION’S DEN (English & עברית)

November 18, 2020 6:30 pm No Comments liat fuchs

(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.

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Omer’s World

Omer’s World

November 15, 2020 11:36 am No Comments liat fuchs

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

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Alex Dowsett to continue racing for ISN

Alex Dowsett to continue racing for ISN

November 13, 2020 10:58 am No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Dan Martin – a Cult Hero

Dan Martin – a Cult Hero

November 11, 2020 11:38 am No Comments liat fuchs

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

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ISN in the La Vuelta: HOLA MADRID

ISN in the La Vuelta: HOLA MADRID

November 8, 2020 10:30 pm No Comments liat fuchs

Hola Madrid! Shalom Madrid! See you soon season 2021! Pictures: Noa Toledo Arnon

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ISN in the La Vuelta: LAST PUSH TO MADRID

ISN in the La Vuelta: LAST PUSH TO MADRID

November 8, 2020 10:20 am No Comments liat fuchs

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

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‏Guy Sagiv beats ISN’s Teammate Guy Niv to win the Israeli TT title (English & עברית)

‏Guy Sagiv beats ISN’s Teammate Guy Niv to win the Israeli TT title (English & עברית)

November 7, 2020 11:21 pm No Comments liat fuchs

(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

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ISN in the La Vuelta: Thank you, Dan. Gracias.

ISN in the La Vuelta: Thank you, Dan. Gracias.

November 7, 2020 11:00 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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

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ISN in the La Vuelta: Stage 17 Report. AMBASSADOR MARTIN

ISN in the La Vuelta: Stage 17 Report. AMBASSADOR MARTIN

November 7, 2020 10:53 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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

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ISN in the La Vuelta: Stage 17 Preview. The Moment (English & עברית)

ISN in the La Vuelta: Stage 17 Preview. The Moment (English & עברית)

November 7, 2020 9:21 am No Comments liat fuchs

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

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ISN in the La Vuelta: Stage 15 report.

ISN in the La Vuelta: Stage 15 report.

November 5, 2020 10:05 pm One Comment liat fuchs

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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ISN in the La Vuelta: Stage 14 report. No “WHAT IF” for MARTIN

ISN in the La Vuelta: Stage 14 report. No “WHAT IF” for MARTIN

November 4, 2020 12:15 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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

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ISN in the La Vuelta: Stage 13 report. “PODIUM IS WITHIN REACH “

ISN in the La Vuelta: Stage 13 report. “PODIUM IS WITHIN REACH “

November 3, 2020 9:00 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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

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ISN in the La Vuelta: Stage 12 report. THE WALL

ISN in the La Vuelta: Stage 12 report. THE WALL

November 1, 2020 9:33 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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

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FOREVER A CHAMPION! ACADEMY’S SHLOMY HAIMI GRABS HIS 9th MB ISRAELI NATIONAL TITLE (English & עברית)

FOREVER A CHAMPION! ACADEMY’S SHLOMY HAIMI GRABS HIS 9th MB ISRAELI NATIONAL TITLE (English & עברית)

November 1, 2020 12:48 pm No Comments liat fuchs

(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

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ISN in the La Vuelta: Stage 11 report.

ISN in the La Vuelta: Stage 11 report.

October 31, 2020 7:50 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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

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ISN in the La Vuelta: Stage 10 report. NEVER A DULL MOMENT

ISN in the La Vuelta: Stage 10 report. NEVER A DULL MOMENT

October 30, 2020 11:18 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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

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יום כייף בסגנון הוואלטה

יום כייף בסגנון הוואלטה

October 30, 2020 10:44 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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

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ISN in the La Vuelta: Stage 9 report. The Boy from Brittany

ISN in the La Vuelta: Stage 9 report. The Boy from Brittany

October 29, 2020 11:47 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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

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ISN in the La Vuelta: Stage 8 report. DAN MARTIN – THE LEGEND CONTINUES

ISN in the La Vuelta: Stage 8 report. DAN MARTIN – THE LEGEND CONTINUES

October 28, 2020 12:08 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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

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DAN MARTIN “FIGHTING FIT” AT THE VUELTA

DAN MARTIN “FIGHTING FIT” AT THE VUELTA

October 26, 2020 7:10 pm No Comments liat fuchs

  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

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Pride dominates emotions in final stage of Giro, sextet finishes final ITT

Pride dominates emotions in final stage of Giro, sextet finishes final ITT

October 25, 2020 7:56 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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ISN EVENTFUL DAY IN THE VUELTA

ISN EVENTFUL DAY IN THE VUELTA

October 25, 2020 10:31 am No Comments liat fuchs

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  

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ISN in the Vuelta a España: 5th stage report. “A SILLY LITTLE CRASH”

ISN in the Vuelta a España: 5th stage report. “A SILLY LITTLE CRASH”

October 24, 2020 7:57 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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

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ISN in LA VUELTA – Stage 4 report. The Team Secures Dan Martin GC

ISN in LA VUELTA – Stage 4 report. The Team Secures Dan Martin GC

October 24, 2020 7:40 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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

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Break-away and grupetto vibes in Giro: Cimo aggressive, Sagiv finishes second Grand Tour

Break-away and grupetto vibes in Giro: Cimo aggressive, Sagiv finishes second Grand Tour

October 24, 2020 5:56 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Dowsett in stage 19: In the break by accident, and looking for a déja vu

Dowsett in stage 19: In the break by accident, and looking for a déja vu

October 23, 2020 7:07 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Suffering and surviving on a snowy Stelvio Pass, while Dani Navarro represents ISN in the breakaway of the day

Suffering and surviving on a snowy Stelvio Pass, while Dani Navarro represents ISN in the breakaway of the day

October 22, 2020 7:20 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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,

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POLITT AND MCCABE SAY GOODBYE TO ISRAEL START-UP NATION AT DEPANNE

POLITT AND MCCABE SAY GOODBYE TO ISRAEL START-UP NATION AT DEPANNE

October 22, 2020 10:49 am No Comments liat fuchs

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.

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WHO IS OUR NEWEST SIGNING, SEP VANMARCKE?

WHO IS OUR NEWEST SIGNING, SEP VANMARCKE?

October 22, 2020 9:51 am No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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VANMARCKE TO ISRAEL START-UP NATION IN 2021

VANMARCKE TO ISRAEL START-UP NATION IN 2021

October 22, 2020 9:50 am No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Touching the snow: Giro at altitude, ISN stays safe

Touching the snow: Giro at altitude, ISN stays safe

October 21, 2020 6:26 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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VUELTA ESPAÑA 2020: WHAT A START!

VUELTA ESPAÑA 2020: WHAT A START!

October 20, 2020 7:46 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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

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ISN’s reserved start to the third Giro-week: ‘big stages ahead’

ISN’s reserved start to the third Giro-week: ‘big stages ahead’

October 20, 2020 4:58 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

“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

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ISN IN THE VUELTA ESPAÑA 2020: TAKEOFF

ISN IN THE VUELTA ESPAÑA 2020: TAKEOFF

October 19, 2020 10:04 am No Comments liat fuchs

This will be our first Vuelta a Espana , and the third Grand Tour in less than 2 months. What awaits us?    

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Dani in the break: “I was looking for action”

Dani in the break: “I was looking for action”

October 18, 2020 7:10 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Brändle and Dowsett perform in tough ITT

Brändle and Dowsett perform in tough ITT

October 17, 2020 5:59 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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ISN’s first Vuelta a Espana: The Big Preview

ISN’s first Vuelta a Espana: The Big Preview

October 17, 2020 5:04 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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ISN chases for Cimo, climbs turn out to be just tiny bit too steep

ISN chases for Cimo, climbs turn out to be just tiny bit too steep

October 16, 2020 7:10 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

“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

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RIK VERBRUGGHE JOINS ISN AS SPORTIVE MANAGER

RIK VERBRUGGHE JOINS ISN AS SPORTIVE MANAGER

October 16, 2020 9:56 am No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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,

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Brutal twelfth stage of Giro too much for Cataford, lead-out train survives

Brutal twelfth stage of Giro too much for Cataford, lead-out train survives

October 15, 2020 6:58 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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.

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Lead-out train on point, but level of competition is high: Zabel fifth in stage 11.

Lead-out train on point, but level of competition is high: Zabel fifth in stage 11.

October 14, 2020 6:35 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Corona casts shadow over stage 10 of Giro as GC-guys wage war

Corona casts shadow over stage 10 of Giro as GC-guys wage war

October 13, 2020 6:55 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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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NOVUS BOOST EVO: THE PERFECT EVOLUTION OF COMFORT AND PERFORMANCE

NOVUS BOOST EVO: THE PERFECT EVOLUTION OF COMFORT AND PERFORMANCE

October 13, 2020 12:51 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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 segment and is designed for those with rear pelvic rotation who therefore need a waved saddle. The Novus Boost Evo saddle combines high performance with a strong

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Israel Start-Up Nation aims for ‘historic results’ in Giro d’Italia

October 13, 2020 9:00 am No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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In Flanders Fields – Belgian classic Gent Wevelgem Race

In Flanders Fields – Belgian classic Gent Wevelgem Race

October 13, 2020 8:22 am No Comments liat fuchs

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

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Stage 9 Giro: Survival mode

Stage 9 Giro: Survival mode

October 11, 2020 5:11 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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The Giro Victory – Caught on Camera

The Giro Victory – Caught on Camera

October 10, 2020 10:44 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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.  

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הרגע שבו השדר האנגלי צעק: י א ל ל ה , י א ל ל ה

הרגע שבו השדר האנגלי צעק: י א ל ל ה , י א ל ל ה

October 10, 2020 8:27 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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

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IT’S OUR DAY! Alex Dowsett WINS stage 8 in Giro d’Italia

IT’S OUR DAY! Alex Dowsett WINS stage 8 in Giro d’Italia

October 10, 2020 7:19 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Fastest Giro-stage ever, eventful day for ISN

Fastest Giro-stage ever, eventful day for ISN

October 9, 2020 5:42 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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He promised and delivered: Cimo fifth in uphill sprint finish

He promised and delivered: Cimo fifth in uphill sprint finish

October 8, 2020 6:06 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

“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

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A ‘three star’ stage that felt like…?

A ‘three star’ stage that felt like…?

October 7, 2020 7:18 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Close to a coup, Cimo seventh

Close to a coup, Cimo seventh

October 6, 2020 6:26 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Stage to Mount Etna causes trouble, sprinters team survives with ease

Stage to Mount Etna causes trouble, sprinters team survives with ease

October 5, 2020 6:08 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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,

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Tough final in stage 2 Giro, Navarro keeps GC-hopes alive

Tough final in stage 2 Giro, Navarro keeps GC-hopes alive

October 4, 2020 7:27 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Our FIRST EVER Liège-Bastogne-Liège

Our FIRST EVER Liège-Bastogne-Liège

October 4, 2020 6:57 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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

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SPRINTER ZABEL CLAIMS CLIMBERS JERSEY!

SPRINTER ZABEL CLAIMS CLIMBERS JERSEY!

October 3, 2020 7:20 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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THE AUTUMNAL SPRING CLASSICS OF 2020 – FULL PREVIEW

THE AUTUMNAL SPRING CLASSICS OF 2020 – FULL PREVIEW

September 28, 2020 10:09 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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

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YOUNG ISRAELIS SHOW PROMISING FORM IN POLAND

YOUNG ISRAELIS SHOW PROMISING FORM IN POLAND

September 22, 2020 8:13 am No Comments liat fuchs

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 the Tour of Malopolska Sunday, making him 15th in the overall GC. “It was nice to see him fight to the finish, and how he

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Our TDF NUMBERS game OR HOW MUCH POWER WE PRODUCE

Our TDF NUMBERS game OR HOW MUCH POWER WE PRODUCE

September 22, 2020 8:03 am No Comments liat fuchs

#powerwatts #4iiiipowermeter

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Guy Niv makes history as first Israeli to complete the Tour de France

Guy Niv makes history as first Israeli to complete the Tour de France

September 21, 2020 10:10 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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 France. Niv was riding as part of the Team Israel Start-Up Nation squad, which was competing in the Tour for the first time. Completing the

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טור דה פראנס – שלב 20 – גיא ניב: “יאללה לפריז״

טור דה פראנס – שלב 20 – גיא ניב: “יאללה לפריז״

September 19, 2020 8:56 pm No Comments liat fuchs

Stage 20 – 09/19 – Lure > La Planche des Belles Filles גיא ניב: ״ ראיתי את הקיר הזה בסיום וההמון הגדול המריע וידעתי: יאללה, עכשיו לפריז״! מהיסטוריה אחת לאחרת. בצל המהפך המדהים שביצע מנצח הטור המיועד פוגאצ׳ר – עושה גיא ניב שלנו היסטוריה ישראלית משלו – על אותו מסלול ממש. צעד

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BARBIER BLASTS TO WIN IN SLOVAKIA

BARBIER BLASTS TO WIN IN SLOVAKIA

September 19, 2020 8:45 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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 Tour of Slovakia, winning the bunch sprint by a noticeable margin. It was the second victory for the Frenchman this season. Poor communication in the

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ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 20: THE DRAMA, THE HISTORY

ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 20: THE DRAMA, THE HISTORY

September 19, 2020 8:30 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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 mountain that, from now on, will be known as the scene of one of the most dramatic Tour de France turnarounds ever. So yeah, the

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ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 19: ROADBLOCK AND A MISSED MOVE

ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 19: ROADBLOCK AND A MISSED MOVE

September 18, 2020 8:57 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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 used since day one: breakaways and aggressive moves. It almost worked quite a few times here, and today the entire team was instructed to try.

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ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 18: ANDRE GREIPEL – THE LEGEND GOES ON

ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 18: ANDRE GREIPEL – THE LEGEND GOES ON

September 17, 2020 9:52 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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 this TDF couldn’t help but join his massive army of fans. This was a fight for the brave. Day in and day out, refusing to

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ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 17 Race Report: WILL POWER CAN DO MIRACLES

ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 17 Race Report: WILL POWER CAN DO MIRACLES

September 16, 2020 9:59 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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 power was gone. “It was weird,” said the Israeli, who, surprisingly, is handling his first Tour De France with relative ease – even in the

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FIFTH FOR BARBIER IN TOUR SLOVAKIA OPENER

FIFTH FOR BARBIER IN TOUR SLOVAKIA OPENER

September 16, 2020 9:17 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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 a fine performance in the bunch sprint finish, crossing the line as fifth in Stage 1A of the Tour of Slovakia. The race opened with

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ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 16 Race Report: EMPTY HANDED

ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 16 Race Report: EMPTY HANDED

September 15, 2020 9:43 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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. And not for lack of trying. As the stakes get higher and the chances are dwindling – the fights for breakaway are becoming harder and

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DE MARCHI TO ISRAEL START-UP NATION FOR TWO YEARS

DE MARCHI TO ISRAEL START-UP NATION FOR TWO YEARS

September 15, 2020 9:40 am No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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Tirreno-Adriatico – It’s Time for the Time Trial (English & עברית)

Tirreno-Adriatico – It’s Time for the Time Trial (English & עברית)

September 14, 2020 9:39 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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 getting used to, but the race has fulfilled its purpose of checking out the Israel Start-Up Nation sprint train and sprinters in preparation of the

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BARBIER TO STAY WITH ISRAEL START-UP NATION TWO MORE YEARS

BARBIER TO STAY WITH ISRAEL START-UP NATION TWO MORE YEARS

September 14, 2020 5:06 pm One Comment Sjors Beukeboom

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

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טור דה פראנס – שלב 15 – הדרך לפריז עוברת באלפים

טור דה פראנס – שלב 15 – הדרך לפריז עוברת באלפים

September 13, 2020 7:47 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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 י ם סיכום היום בטור דה פראנס: גיא ניב: ״ הטור קשה יותר משחשבתי״. דן מרטין מסיים במקום ה 21 מול הרוכבים הטובים בעולם שנלחמו

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ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 15 Race Report: 6 DAYS TO PARIS

ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 15 Race Report: 6 DAYS TO PARIS

September 13, 2020 7:34 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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 top of the GRAND COLOMBIER back to the team bus, they had reason to feel both satisfaction and desire. Satisfaction: because after two weeks at

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ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 14 Race Report: Expected more. Turning the page to tomorrow

ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 14 Race Report: Expected more. Turning the page to tomorrow

September 12, 2020 8:09 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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 prepared a great plan for today’s 194km stage and had worked it out long before we arrived at the great city of Lyon – the

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ISRAEL CYCLING ACADEMY: BREAKING BARRIERS (עברית & English)

ISRAEL CYCLING ACADEMY: BREAKING BARRIERS (עברית & English)

September 12, 2020 7:39 pm No Comments liat fuchs

(For English text please scroll down ) שוברים תקרות זה כבר לא מקרי וכנראה שבקרוב לא יהיה עוד הישג יוצא דופן, אבל ענף האופניים הישראלי עשה בארבעת הימים האחרונים דילוג גדול קדימה בכיכובם של הרוכבים הישראלים של קבוצת סייקלינג אקדמי . שלושה ימים אחרי שהשיג נצחון היסטורי בקטע הפתיחה של

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ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 13 Race Report: THE DAN MARTIN DAY

ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 13 Race Report: THE DAN MARTIN DAY

September 11, 2020 8:44 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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 last drop. At the end of the day, you can’t ask a rider for more than he has to give. Which is precisely why we

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ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 12 Race Report: The NEVER DONE NILS POLITT (English & עברית)

ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 12 Race Report: The NEVER DONE NILS POLITT (English & עברית)

September 10, 2020 8:32 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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 Tour De France, hurt his back and came to the tour following another crash injury? Not much. Unless his name is Nils Politt. This morning

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FIRST EVER ISRAELI VICTORY AT A UCI RACE! (Hebrew & English)

FIRST EVER ISRAELI VICTORY AT A UCI RACE! (Hebrew & English)

September 10, 2020 11:22 am No Comments liat fuchs

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 אותו. איתמר איינהורן התחמם על הקווים כבר זמן רב ועושה קולות של כמעט נצחון במירוצים גדולים של הקבוצה הבכירה. ‎כאשר הצוות המקצועי החליט לשגר אותו

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ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 11: Hofstetter is eighth

ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 11: Hofstetter is eighth

September 9, 2020 10:39 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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 the final.” It was clear from the start: today would be a mass sprint. No crosswinds, no climbs, just ‘French flat’ to Poitiers. Apart from

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TIRRENO-ADRIATICO Stage 2 Report: ZABEL THIRD, CIMOLAI SIXTH

TIRRENO-ADRIATICO Stage 2 Report: ZABEL THIRD, CIMOLAI SIXTH

September 8, 2020 8:54 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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, with Davide Cimolai finishing sixth. Zabel was supposed to be leading his Italian teammate out in the sprint, but plans went away when Alex Dowsett

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ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 10: The Gorilla Came Alive (English & Hebrew)

ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 10: The Gorilla Came Alive (English & Hebrew)

September 8, 2020 8:48 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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, with 156 victories on his palmaris, was not that visible in the Tour de France 2020. Yet. However, today, at stage 10, everyone saw why

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FACTOR ANNOUNCES THE NEW OSTRO, A SUPERLIGHT AERO RACE BIKE THAT’S READY FOR COBBLES

FACTOR ANNOUNCES THE NEW OSTRO, A SUPERLIGHT AERO RACE BIKE THAT’S READY FOR COBBLES

September 7, 2020 2:05 pm No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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TIRRENO-ADRIATICO: THE RACE BETWEEN THE SEAS

TIRRENO-ADRIATICO: THE RACE BETWEEN THE SEAS

September 7, 2020 1:02 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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 simultaneously with the Tour de France – no, wait, we can’t get used to that. But it is so. And so Israel Start-Up Nation is

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TAJ JONES TO JOIN ISRAEL START-UP NATION

TAJ JONES TO JOIN ISRAEL START-UP NATION

September 7, 2020 9:59 am No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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טור דה פראנס – שלב 9 – פיצה

טור דה פראנס – שלב 9 – פיצה

September 6, 2020 10:53 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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 מחרתיים בתום יום מנוחה ראשון. גיא ניב יכול לשחרר אנחת רווחה ראשונה: 9 ימי מירוץ אינטנסיביים, קרוב ל 1200 קילומטרים של מירוץ במהירויות ממוצעות של

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ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 9: REST DESERVED!

ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 9: REST DESERVED!

September 6, 2020 10:29 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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 kilometers and a 6-hour journey from the finish line of the 9th stage in the Pyrenees. Why do we mention that? Maybe as a reminder

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Best Team Award at ALBERTINA BALTYK-KARKONOSZE TOUR

Best Team Award at ALBERTINA BALTYK-KARKONOSZE TOUR

September 6, 2020 8:09 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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 climber Daniel Turek finished fifth in the closing mountain stage of the Albertina Baltyk – Karkonosze Tour, which moved him to the fifth place in

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ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 8: We saw it coming… And flying away

ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 8: We saw it coming… And flying away

September 5, 2020 9:02 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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.” A clearly frustrated Ben Hermans reaction after finishing 6th today in the Pyrenees. He knew he had the best opportunity today to go into the

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טור דה פראנס – שלב 8 – החלום ושברו

טור דה פראנס – שלב 8 – החלום ושברו

September 5, 2020 8:05 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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, כפי שהוא נוהג לעשות מדי יום בסיום כל שלב בטור, והמתין לרוכבים כדי ללחוץ יד ולהודות לכל אחד מהם. הוא היה מאוכזב ללא ספק. אפשר

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ICA in Albertina Baltyk-Karkonosze Tour, Poland

ICA in Albertina Baltyk-Karkonosze Tour, Poland

September 5, 2020 9:59 am No Comments liat fuchs

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 season, finishing 6th and 8th in the first stage of the Albertina Baltyk-Karkonosze Tour in Poland. The peloton stayed together for the whole stage, ending

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ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 7: The French Warrior (English & Hebrew)

ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 7: The French Warrior (English & Hebrew)

September 4, 2020 8:25 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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 Tour de France? Maybe we have been spoiled by our French sprinter who has already finished in the top-ten three times, but this seems to

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ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 6: NOT AS PLANNED (English & Hebrew)

ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 6: NOT AS PLANNED (English & Hebrew)

September 3, 2020 8:06 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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 in the most challenging stage race in the world. So, it wasn’t a huge shock that we couldn’t make it happen today. At the beginning

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Tour de Hongrie Stage 5: Badilatti & Piccoli on the Top 10

Tour de Hongrie Stage 5: Badilatti & Piccoli on the Top 10

September 2, 2020 8:24 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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 in a royal way, with Matteo Badilatti finishing fourth on both the stage and in the overall GC, and James Piccoli tenth on the stage

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ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 5: TOP 10 again for HUGO

ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 5: TOP 10 again for HUGO

September 2, 2020 8:09 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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 pack continued its easy journey in stage five of the Tour de France. The riders took it easy for the first few hours of

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ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 4: BREAKAWAY, SOLO ESCAPE & A PODIUM

ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 4: BREAKAWAY, SOLO ESCAPE & A PODIUM

September 1, 2020 12:36 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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 Start-Up Nation at Tour de France and was awarded the combativity prize. We are collecting a nice list of “firsts” in this Tour De France,

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ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 3: HUGO’S GREAT DAY

ISN AT THE TDF – STAGE 3: HUGO’S GREAT DAY

August 31, 2020 11:36 am No Comments liat fuchs

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 and we’ve already achieved the first big moment for the team. In a dramatic and exciting final sprint in the French city of Sisteron, the

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New Eyewear Alert At Tour De France: Scicon Unveils New Aerowing And Aeroshade Glasses

New Eyewear Alert At Tour De France: Scicon Unveils New Aerowing And Aeroshade Glasses

August 28, 2020 8:58 am No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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

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The Big Preview: ISRAEL START-UP NATION READY FOR ITS HISTORIC TOUR DE FRANCE DEBUT

The Big Preview: ISRAEL START-UP NATION READY FOR ITS HISTORIC TOUR DE FRANCE DEBUT

August 27, 2020 11:44 am No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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?

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Team Israel Start-Up Nation to wear high-tech SonoMasks at the Tour de France

Team Israel Start-Up Nation to wear high-tech SonoMasks at the Tour de France

August 25, 2020 11:28 am No Comments Sjors Beukeboom

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.

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HISTORY LESSON – TOUR DE FRANCE

HISTORY LESSON – TOUR DE FRANCE

August 11, 2020 1:28 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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

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Tour de France, here we are (virtually)

Tour de France, here we are (virtually)

June 30, 2020 5:58 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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

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ISN INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECTACLE: Watch Us Racing, Join Us Riding

ISN INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECTACLE: Watch Us Racing, Join Us Riding

April 23, 2020 7:12 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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

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ISN Sports Director Cozzi Helping Elderly Italians: “Doing what my heart and head ask me to do”

ISN Sports Director Cozzi Helping Elderly Italians: “Doing what my heart and head ask me to do”

April 17, 2020 12:16 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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

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Under The Corona Clouds: Barbier Impressed By Doctors And Joining Stay At Home Rides

Under The Corona Clouds: Barbier Impressed By Doctors And Joining Stay At Home Rides

April 1, 2020 6:28 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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

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‘Team ISN Medical Aid Ride’ To Help Supply N95 and KN95 Masks To Hospitals In Need

‘Team ISN Medical Aid Ride’ To Help Supply N95 and KN95 Masks To Hospitals In Need

March 27, 2020 7:56 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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

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ISN Team Doctors Now Fighting The War In Corona Trenches

ISN Team Doctors Now Fighting The War In Corona Trenches

March 26, 2020 8:13 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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

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Succesfull ISN Stay At Home Ride Attracts Over 800 Participants

Succesfull ISN Stay At Home Ride Attracts Over 800 Participants

March 25, 2020 10:03 am No Comments liat fuchs

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

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The Story Of Davide Cimolai

The Story Of Davide Cimolai

March 25, 2020 9:52 am No Comments liat fuchs

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

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Under The Dark Corona Clouds With Dan Martin: “Together We Can Beat This”

Under The Dark Corona Clouds With Dan Martin: “Together We Can Beat This”

March 25, 2020 9:43 am No Comments liat fuchs

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.”

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ISN’s Policy Announcement regarding the COVID-19 corona virus crisis

ISN’s Policy Announcement regarding the COVID-19 corona virus crisis

March 5, 2020 4:21 pm No Comments liat fuchs

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,

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Jenthe Biermans takes fifth place in Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne

Israel Start-Up Nation concluded the Belgian Opening Weekend with another strong result as Jenthe Biermans

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February 28, 2021

Impey sprints to second in Drome Classic

Daryl Impey was protected and supported all the way on the difficult Royal Bernard Drome

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February 28, 2021

Sep Vanmarcke back on the podium in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad

Israel Start-Up Nation started out the Spring Classic season with an impressive team performance as

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February 27, 2021

Greipel rounds off sprint train’s work with sixth place in ‘Russian roulette’ mass sprint

In the last stage of the UAE Tour, we witnessed the season’s best lead-out for

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February 27, 2021

PEACE WINDS: Israeli Channel 11’s Report On ISN In The UAE Tour

Racing in the United Arab Emirates is special for Israel Start-Up Nation, all Israeli cycling

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February 26, 2021

ISN tries to light up race up again, but echelons don’t hold to finish of stage 6 UAE

After yesterday’s inspiring performance, Israel Start-Up Nation tried again to make the UAE race exciting.

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February 26, 2021

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