Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with the Israel Start-Up Nation riders at a reception ceremony at his residence in Jerusalem this Sunday. Chris Froome, Guy Niv, and the rest of the ISN riders all shook hands with President Herzog who afterward talked to the team, congratulating the riders on their
Israel Start-Up Nation has extended the contracts of its four Israeli riders after a strong season that saw the first Israeli victory on the professional scene. Guy Niv (27), Omer Goldstein (25), Guy Sagiv (26), and Itamar Einhorn (24) will all continue to show off the blue and white ISN
Tuesday 2nd November, TEL AVIV: Professional cycling team Israel Start-Up Nation, which is now ranked in the global top-ten, will arrive in Israel this coming Friday (Nov. 5, 2021) after a two-year “exile” caused by the coronavirus pandemic. They will celebrate their return to Israel with a busy week-long bonding
Israel Start-Up Nation is excited to announce that Giacomo Nizzolo will join the team in 2022 adding firepower to the team’s sprint and one-day race rosters. As former European Champion and stage winner in the Giro d’Italia, where he has also won the points classification on two occasions, Nizzolo has
Danish GC strongman and “proven winner” Jakob Fuglsang joins ISN. The team has also signed Canadian TT champion Hugo Houle. ISN Co-Owner Sylvan Adams: “We are delighted to sign a proven winner – Fuglsang, and a fine pro – Houle.” ISN’s team manager Kjell Carlstrom: “Fuglsang is one of the
MIKE WOODS finishes 9th after a great fight, but far from satisfied: “All I wanted was a win.” DAN MARTIN finishes his career after one mighty effort “that left me empty.” Minutes after the end of the six grueling hours of #ILombardia, they were sitting in the back of the
“Never been about the results, but the performance and enjoyment” ISN’s Irish rider has won stages in all three Grand Tours Praises “family atmosphere at ISN” Adams: “Pro cycling will miss your signature courageous racing style” How do you know when it’s time to stop? Dan Martin knows. “I made
Tel Aviv. September 29. Canadian Gordon Fraser will become the new head sports director of the Israel Cycling Academy development team, replacing Australian Zak Dempster, who will move up to Israel Start-Up Nation as a full-time DS. “We see these moves as a win-win for the whole organization,” said ISN’s
Israel Start-Up Nation has signed Ben Hermans for two more years. ISN’s all-rounder won numerous stage races in the blue and white colors of the Israeli team, including during this season, and has strong ambitions to continue winning bike races. This marks the first time that Hermans gets the chance
IRISH RIDER WON TWO GRAND TOUR STAGES FOR ISN “SOME OF THE MOST MEMORABLE MOMENTS OF MY CAREER” ADAMS: “YOU WILL ALWAYS BE AN ISN RIDER” Dan Martin has announced his retirement as a pro cyclist. The Irishman has made a huge mark on the Israel Start-Up Nation team
Israel Start-Up Nation rounded off another inspiring and educational training camp with the Bugesera Women’s Cycling Team in Rwanda. The goal to both further educate the riders about cycling and to support the local community with bikes was achieved. The eight-day visit consisted of daily training on the road, sessions
ISN Announcement : Israel Start-Up Nation to begin the transformation to a fleet of “green” cars for racing The team will test two new models of electric vehicles in upcoming races, starting with the Tour of Germany, with the aim of transitioning to a full fleet of hybrid and electric
Guy Niv and Itamar Einhorn have made it to the Vuelta-selection for the Israel Start-Up Nation team. It is the second time the Israeli team has brought two Israeli riders to a Grand Tour. For Niv, La Vuelta means his second Grand Tour this season, after having finished the
Israel Start-Up Nation (ISN) will continue to ride with HJC helmets for the next two seasons as the UCI WorldTeam and the renowned helmet manufacturer have extended their partnership after a successful first year. This means the ISN riders will to continue to race with – and be protected by
Following two successful years of collaboration, Factor Bikes and Israel Start-Up Nation (“ISN”) are pleased to announce their continued partnership in 2022. The team will also continue to use Black Inc wheels and components alongside CeramicSpeed products to equip the team with a winning combination. Since the inception of the
In May 2021, members of the Israel Start-Up Nation team traveled to Rwanda to participate in the largest race in Africa, the Tour du Rwanda. But it was not just a bicycle race for the only Israeli professional cycling team. The biggest highlight of the trip to Rwanda took place
ISN’s press conference ahead of the Tour De France 2021: Adams: This year we hope to make some noise! Froome: Special to make my return to the Tour with ISN Woods: Certainly feel ready for the role as team leader Goldstein: I think we can do something big “The
במאי 2021 יצאה קבוצת ישראל סטארט אפ ניישן לרואנדה להשתתף במירוץ הגדול ביותר באפריקה. אבל לא היה זה עוד מירוץ אופניים עבור הקבוצה המקצוענית הישראלית שבשבת הקרובה תתחרה על הבמה הגדולה בעולם בפעם השניה בתולדותיה – הטור דה פראנס. עבור ישראל סטארט אפ ניישן, גולת הכותרת המרגשת של המסע לרואנדה
Israel Start-Up Nation is ready to take on the team’s second Tour de France with eight strong riders focusing on both the general classification as well as stage wins throughout the race. After a tough selection process, the team is proud to announce the following lineup for the Tour: •
Sprinting on the Champs-Élysées is something else. It is that last burst of power after 21 days of tough racing in the biggest cycling race in the world. It is that last chance to claim a very important stage victory while millions of people are watching live on television. It
Israel Start-Up Nation Lineup for the Tour de France 2021 Rider: Mike Woods Role: Leader Goals: GC and stage victories We call him Woodsy, and we fell in love with him the moment he arrived. And what’s not to love? Woods was all we expected and much more. He quickly
It was a good day for Michael Woods in the Tour de Suisse. Even though two riders went up the road in stage 5, Woods managed to claim a spot on the podium and moved up 14 places in the general classification. “This is promising for the next few days,”
Due to three positive Covid-19 cases amongst its staff members, Israel Start-Up Nation won’t be lining up for a small number of races in June. The three staff members of the team returned a positive Covid-19 test result after regular internal testing by the team doctors. In order to contain
⁃ Israel Start-Up Nation wins stage 17 in the Giro ⁃ Martin wins first-ever Giro stage, after having won in Tour and Vuelta ⁃ Martin: “I could not believe it at the finish” ⁃ Co-owner Sylvan Adams: “We are proud” An outstanding Dan Martin wins stage 17 after an incredible
Sylvan Adams Velodrome in Tel Aviv to host finale to inaugural UCI Track Champions League Brand new elite competition to feature world’s top track cyclists Champions League to be held over six rounds at select velodromes across Europe Final round to take place on 11 December at
Itamar Einhorn starts his 2021-season: ‘Finally’ Ben Moshe joins WorldTour-team for first time: ‘Worked for this for long time’. Pridham from Rwanda to Hungary: ‘Great adventure’ Israel Start-Up Nation returns to the Tour de Hongrie. The race that Israel Cycling Academy won in 2019 with Krists Neilands, features the return
“Never give up” pays off The dream of every Italian cyclist – De Marchi takes lead in Giro d’Italia Second on the stage, and first in GC Never give up. Never give up. Alessandro De Marchi put his heart and soul into those words on stage 4 of Giro d’Italia,
Thursday evening, Israel Start-Up Nation took the stage for the official team presentation ahead of the Giro d’Italia. Led by Dan Martin, the team is eager to get started and leave its mark on the Italian Grand Tour. Wearing the brand-new dark red, wine-inspired outfit, showcasing the team’s Italian sponsor
Israel Start-Up Nation will ride this year’s Giro d’Italia with a special dark red jersey, showcasing our Italian sponsor Vini Fantini and beautifully designed by Israeli clothing company Jinga. Usually, the ISN team races in the blue and white colors of Israel, but this Giro will be different. For the
The team launched a support-cycling project in the Rwandan village of Kibungo, in Bugesera District ISN’s sponsors tune in for social project: lots of equipment donated Team owners Adams and Baron also in Rwanda: ‘We are connected’ Friday: April 30. Bugesera, Rwanda. The Israel Start-Up Nation team, accompanied by team
Israel Start-Up Nation brings a strong and versatile team to this year’s Giro d’Italia, having selected the following eight riders. Dan Martin, Patrick Bevin, Matthias Brändle, Davide Cimolai, Alessandro De Marchi, Alex Dowsett, Krists Neilands and Guy Niv will represent the ISN colors, seeking both stage wins and overall success
Israel Start-Up Nation is happy to announce that UYN will join the team as the official supplier of base layers and casual footwear for the 2021 season. Launched in 2018, UYN has quickly become one of the leading brands in the world of sports. UYN’s technologically advanced base layers are
Israel Start-Up Nation is nothing without all of you; our fans! We always think of new ways to include you and now, you have the chance to put your mark on a vital part of our team outfit. Omer Goldstein is the current Israeli champion and while he already has
Israel Start-Up Nation has entered into a partnership agreement with the French cycling data and statistics provider, Fuoriclasse, to further strengthen the team’s scouting and recruitment process. Fuoriclasse provides an extensive database of rider information and results from all categories ranging from Junior to U23 and the professionals. ISN performance
The Irishman will lead the ISN squad in the Giro d’Italia. Martin’s first return to the Giro after his heartbreaking crash in Belfast Martin: It feels like I am a neo-pro again Tel Aviv. April 1st Dan Martin will lead Israel Start-Up Nation in the Giro d’Italia this season,
Israel Start-Up Nation stayed true to the team’s core values in this year’s Tirreno-Adriatico, always looking to get in the mix and show off the team colors with tenacity and strong performances. The highlight, of course, being the impressive stage win by Mads Würtz Schmidt on stage 6. Despite a
All Israel Start-Up Nation riders wearing the knee pre-cuts from SpiderTech ahead of Strade Bianche. Israel Start-Up Nation is proud to announce that the team will partner up with Canadian kinesiology tape producer SpiderTech for the 2021 season. As inventor of the specific pre-cut kinesiology tape for body parts, SpiderTech
A number of events early in the race made Israel Start-Up Nation chase in the second half of Strade Bianche. Alessandro de Marchi’s 61st place was the highest result for the team. Strade Bianche. The iconic race takes place in one of the most beautiful regions in Italy and includes
It is one of the most photogenic races: Strade Bianche. Great photos are a given on the gravel sections of Tuscany, which are well-suited for only particular riders. It is usually a strong classic specialist who crosses the finish line first in Siena. Israel Start-Up Nation has traveled towards the
Israel Start-Up Nation will be lining up with a strong roster to take on the Belgian opening weekend of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad (Feb 27) and Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne (Feb 28), as well as Le Samyn (Mar 2) on the following Tuesday. Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Saturday’s Omloop Het Nieuwsblad marks the first of
There were a few reasons for Mike Woods to feel the pressure before the start of today’s second stage of the Tour des Alpes-Maritimes et du Var. “I was brought to this team by Sylvan Adams and Paulo Saldanha to win,” he said, referring to the team’s owner, who backed
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
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
Team Israel Start-Up Nation and PowerWatts are happy to announce their continued collaboration for the 2021 season. Paulo Saldanha, founder of PowerWatts and the head of Performance for ISN, has integrated many of the elements and methodologies of the PowerWatts training system into the team preparation strategies. PowerWatts is a
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
Team Israel Start-Up Nation is delighted to announce its return to the UAE Tour. The team made its first appearance in the UAE Tour last season and was warmly received as the first Israeli team to race in an Arab country. A few months later, Israel and the UAE signed
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
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
Continental team to become a U23 team ‘We want to do races like the ‘Baby Giro’’ ICA continues to bridge to WorldTour team The Israel Cycling Academy Continental team will continue in 2021, with its efforts to grow Israeli talent to the WorldTour level strengthened in the upcoming season. In
Camp will be the first gathering of the revamped 2021 squad Squad’s visit to Israel postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions Media days to include worldwide press conferences and interviews with the team’s owners and riders January 4th (Tel Aviv, Israel) – Team Israel Start-Up Nation (ISN) will open the 2021
“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.
‘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
Four in a row “Since 2018 we believed in this fast-growing team” That’s what Mirko Porta, sports marketing manager at Selle Italia, says. “Israel Start-Up Nation has not only proven to be a competitive team, but also a professional organization with a big history.” “Israel Start-Up Nation inspires”, according to
Chris Froome will lead the Israeli team’s squad for the first time. ISN Sportive Manager: “The race will be a chance for Froome to build his racing shape.” Last year’s opening stage winner Rudy Barbier and Israeli Guy Niv named to the squad. Tel Aviv: Dec 16 Team Israel Start-Up
ISN parts ways with its biggest winner – 16 victories The team’s manager: “It was our hardest decision“ Raim: “I was hoping to continue but now want to deliver for another team” Tel Aviv. Dec 16th For the past five years, MIHKEL RAIM has been a crucial part of Israel
The special partnership with the “best road racing tire in the world” Israel Start-Up Nation and Maxxis reached an agreement to continue their special partnership for 2021, pushing for the ‘best road racing tire in the world’. The partnership between Maxxis Tires and Israel Start-Up Nation is one for the
A successful first year of sponsorship leads to Fantini Group’s decision to extend the partnership Fantini Group’s president Valentino Scotti: “We are breaking barriers with ISN” Andre Greipel: “Hope to celebrate many times with Vini Fantini next season” Vini Fantini and Israel Start-Up Nation are pleased to announce they will
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
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
מחר בבית גוברין הם יילחמו על חולצת האלוף ארבעת הרוכבים הישראלים הבכירים הוחתמו לעונה הבאה ראשי הקבוצה :מצפים מהישראלים לקפיצת מדרגה ב 2021 גיא ניב : ״ הגעתו של פרום וכל הכוכבים הגדולים תוציא ממני יכולות חדשות. מאמין שאוכל לתמוך ולסייע לו״. גיא שגיב: ״ טוב שדורשים מאתנו לקפוץ מדרגה.
Following breakthrough season, Guy Niv, Guy Sagiv, Omer Goldstein, and Itamar Einhorn sign for 2021 season Guy Niv: “Froome’s arrival will make me better, and I will prove my worth to him and the team” Four Israelis to compete against each other at Saturday’s national championship November 20, 2020 (Tel
Vanmarcke: Family and cobbles Growing up in a cycling family “Winning Flanders or Roubaix would be a dream!” At Israel Start-Up Nation, character and attitude are as important as talent when it comes to signing riders. And when you sign someone to a three-year contract and ask him to talk
Belgian Classics specialist to lead Israeli team in the spring Sep Vanmarcke will join the Israel Start-Up Nation team in 2021. The Belgian, a former winner of the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, will lead the team in the Spring Classics, as well as support in the Grand Tours for the next
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,
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
Italian climber and super-domestique looks forward to “complete change” Adams: “Alessandro’s experience and versatility” will help the team Alessandro De Marchi will join Israel Start-Up Nation for two years. The Italian climber and super-domestique says he is looking forward to the challenges that a complete change can bring. “We are
Frenchman with WorldTour team’s first win is now ready to move up as world class sprinter “With a strong team around me we can win in the WorldTour” Sprinter hopes to win in the Giro next month Rudy Barbier is being rewarded for a strong performance in a difficult year
ADAMS: “AN HISTORIC MOMENT THAT WE PROUDLY SHARE IN ISRAEL AND ALL OVER THE WORLD” ADAMS: “WE WILL BE IN THE MIX IN EVERY STAGE!” BARON: “WE HOPE TO INSPIRE A NEW GENERATION IN ISRAEL” NIV: “A DREAM COME TRUE, WE ARE ABOUT TO MAKE HISTORY” NICE, August 26, 2020
Team Israel Start-Up Nation’s Guy Niv: “It might sound cliché, but my dream of a lifetime has now been realized”. Co-owner Sylvan Adams: “It’s a proud moment for the country, for Israeli sports and for me.” Team manager Kjell Carlström: “It will be the toughest challenge of his life, but
Greipel: “It was an easy and natural decision to continue with ISN” Team: “André proved he is a great leader and mentor” Greipel admits: “I was flattered that they offered me two years extension” “I am still capable of producing results and do whatever the team needs of me.” Tel
ISN races series of races in July to ensure that the post-corona protocol works The competition to make it into ISN’s Tour de France-squad is on The team will face an unprecedented 42 different races in 4 months Dan Martin: “It will be congested and tricky, but I can’t wait.”
We have had so much fun seeing you guys all join our ISN/ICA Stay At Home Ride last Friday. Together we delivered a message to everyone: Stay At Home to fight Corona. Here is the aftermovie by Sjors Beukeboom. Everyone, both Zwift-users and those of you who do not have
Every evening, when the dark skies fall after these never-ending Corona days, and the Italians are taking to the balconies with their songs of unity facing disaster, Davide Cimolai feels the pain a bit more. Our lone Italian rider lives somewhere between Venice and Slovenia in a new house he
Dan Martin’s 2020 season got off to a great start. The Irishman proved he still had it, finishing fourth in Valencia, and 11th in Algarve, with four top four finishes along the way. But now, like everyone else in pro cycling, he has “no idea when we will race next.”
Israel Start-Up Nation organizes a ONLINE TEAM group ride on Zwift – open to all around the world; ISN and ICA Pro Riders will lead the ride headed by Andre Greipel and Israeli champion Guy Sagiv; The ride – Friday 20.25h CET – will take place to promote the STAY
3 ISN and 1 ICA-rider suffering fractures Crashes and serious injuries: “You just do what you have to” Just another “obstacle to be overcome” You’re a professional cyclist. You crash and suffer injuries that horrify onlookers, and which many consider possibly career-ending. Do you crawl into your personal cave and
Team continues racing full program – under its own guidelines Will race Paris-Nice Will race Tirreno-Adriatico if possible Team Israel Start-Up Nation will take part in all races on its racing program as long as it is satisfied that the races will be held under guidelines approved by health authorities,
Israel Start-Up Nation – UAE Tour Press Release February 22, 2019 THE TEAM WAS WELCOMED WARMLY BY LOCAL CYCLISTS DURING THEIR FIRST TRAINING SESSION ISRAELI CYCLIST OMER GOLDSTEIN: “This is the victory of sports over politics” FRENCH CYCLIST RUDY BARBIER: “We are making history by racing here and it shows
Will Start Sunday, leading team Israel Start-Up Nation in TOUR OF RWANDA Israel Start-up Nation Press Release, Tel- Aviv, Feb 20, 2020 His story may be one of the most inspiring stories in pro cycling if not the one that tops them all: as African man whose iron will make him
Israel Start-Up Nation confirms the partnership with Selle Italia for the 2020 season Selle Italia will provide Israel ISN saddles in 2020 ‘Partnership is in line with Selle Italia’s history’ Davide Cimolai happy to ride on saddles from home country Israel Start-Up Nation is pleased to confirm that, for the
The senior management of the Israel Start-Up Nation team met with eight local start-ups, offering technology that will help the team meet the physical, athletic and psychological challenges of the team’s first Tour de France. Israel Start-Up Nation team: “We have been exposed to brilliant companies and technologies and are planning
Bryton produces GPS equipped bike computers Bryton’s devices support all Israel Start-Up Nation’s equipment IsraelSUN is the first UCI Pro Cycling team sponsored by Bryton Tel Aviv, January 20, 2020 Israel Start-Up Nation and Bryton are proud to announce that the American company for GPS equipped bike computers will
The WorldTour New Team’s Co-owner, Sylvan Adams, is Backing Israeli F1 Driver Roy Nissany Nissany: “The Israeli riders and I, share the same identity and vision. We both are breaking new ground” ISN Logo will feature on the F1 Racing Car Tel Aviv. Jan 15th WorldTour Cycling Team Israel Start-Up
With EME onboard, ISN-riders recover faster Israel Start-Up Nation will use EME’s Polyter Evo The Polyter Evo is a unique portable device TEL AVIV, January 14, 2020. Instrumental therapy is a great help for physiotherapists who daily treat athletes. It allows them to treat injuries, to prepare cyclists for the
7 January 2020 – Mussolente, Italy SCICON Sports, the leader in high performance eyewear, bags and accessories for professionals and enthusiasts, has partnered with WorldTour Israel Start-Up Nation for 2020 on a two year deal; providing riders and staff with their high performance range of eyewear and luggage options. This
Israel Start-Up Nation will be using the quality disc brakes, pads and rotors from SwissStop in 2020. “Reliable DISC BRAKES on our ROAD AND TIME TRIAL BIKES.” Tel Aviv, December 2019 Israel Start-Up Nation (Israel SUN) riders will use the full-range of SwissStop rotors and brake pads in 2020. Both
Tel Aviv, December 17, 2019 4iiii Innovations will provide powermeters and heart rate monitors to the Israel Start-Up Nation team. The Canadian company will supply the riders with 4iiii dual sided Precision Powermeters and Viiiiva heart rate monitors. ”We are excited about our new partnership with 4iiii. I believe that
Israel Start-Up Nation to be first Israeli team in Tour de France, as UCI announces the team’s WorldTour status Tel Aviv, December 11, 2019 Israel will send a team to the Tour de France for the first time under the new team name Israel Start-Up Nation. The UCI confirmed
Did we find the “Holy Grail”? ICA and Maxxis Tires renew partnership after a successful first year together including a rare feat: NO FLAT TIRES FOR ICA-RIDERS WITH MAXXIS FOR THE ENTIRE GIRO Tel Aviv, December 5th, 2019 Israel Cycling Academy and world-renowned tire manufacture Maxxis will continue their
HELLO TRAVIS! ICA welcomes American rider TRAVIS MCCABE The American sprinter signed a one-year contract at Israel Cycling Academy. McCabe: “ICA has an international team and I am extremely proud to represent the United States.” December 3rd, 2019, Tel Aviv. Israel Cycling Academy has signed the American Sprinter Travis McCabe
The two times Israeli Champion retire: “I feel that I reached my max potential. Nobody forced me to leave. I am retiring on my own terms and proud of it.” Team Owner Ron Baron: “We offered Roy to continue racing but I respect his decision deeply. He has been a
אחרי 5 שנים כמקצוען באקדמי החליט רועי גולדשטיין לסיים את הקריירה המקצועית שלו בגיל 26. ״מיציתי את עצמי. אין לי כדורים חדשים במחסנית״ רועי כיהן שנתיים ברציפות כאלוף ישראל באופני כביש ונטל חלק במאות מירוצים ברחבי העולם בעלי אקדמי: ״אנחנו מעריכים עמוקות את כנותו. הוא נתן לקבוצה את כל כולו
Israel Cycling Academy will be racing on Factor Bikes in the next three seasons. Factor : “The fastest road bikes ever“ Tel Aviv – November 28, 2019 Israel Cycling Academy will perform on the “fastest road bikes ever” from the British bike manufacturer FACTOR, which finds ICA and Factor
Look who we got: WELCOME NILS POLITT! “Best German classic rider” to Israel Cycling Academy Nils Politt from Katusha Alpecin joins the team for 2020 Politt: “I want more with ICA!” New teammate André Greipel can’t wait to support Politt In the Classics: “He has a powerful engine”. Tel Aviv
Israel Cycling Academy WELCOMING Former hour record holder ALEX DOWSETT & Swiss all-rounder RETO HOLLENSTEIN Tel Aviv – November 23, 2019 Israel Cycling Academy welcomes two new riders for the 2020 season. The British time trialist Alex Dowsett and the Swiss team player Reto Hollenstein will strengthen the team next season
WELCOME VINI FANTINI! Israel Cycling Academy Announcement: “The best Italian Wine Producer” is now ICA. VINI FANTINI will sponsor the Israeli team next season. The Team – on the verge of its first World Tour season – will carry “Vini Fantini” on the front of its Jersey. Vini Fantini: “ICA
Are you ready????? ICA’s 2020 FIRST STEP! The very beginning of our most challenging season: Igniting our engines in the Croatian Istria Peninsula The Team will also Launch a New Cycling event – The Istria300 Tel Aviv. November 19, 2019 Israel Cycling Academy will officially open its preparations for
Spaniard climber DANI NAVARRO and Belgian JENTHE BIERMANS to Join ICA from Katusha Alpecin Tel- Aviv. November 18 Israel Cycling Academy is bolstering its roster with two newcomers: Spaniard veteran Climber Daniel Navarro and Belgian emerging young talent Jenthe Biermans. The Israeli Team pro hierarchy see the two riders, joining
ICA announces the first newcomers from Katusha: Rick Zabel from Germany and Mads Wurtz from Denmark will Be part of the team set to start its new WT quest. Tel-Aviv. November 15th Israel Cycling Academy is welcoming the first two riders that will join its roster coming from team Katusha
The “Gorilla” is Joining Israel Cycling Academy: German André Greipel to race with ICA at 2020 With 157 victories under his belt – Greipel is ready for the “challenge to perform on the highest level again”! Tel Aviv. November 5, 2019 Israel Cycling Academy will be racing next season with
Israel Cycling Academy Announcement: Australian Zak Dempster Ends his 15 years career with a bang: recorded his biggest victory in the final month of racing. Zak will stay with ICA in a managerial role. Zak: “I’m so grateful I was able to do it, but I’m happy it’s over. I
ICA Announcement: Adding the ultimate leader, mentor, rider for all missions. Signed with the Australian Rory Sutherland Bringing 19 years of experience to Israel Cycling Academy Tel Aviv, October 21, 2019 In preparation for what hopefully will be its first World Tour season, Israel Cycling Academy has signed veteran Australian
ICA Announcement: ICA is investing in the young and talented, and has just signed: French amateur Champion Alexis Renard (20) Estonian Norman Vahtra (22) Tel-Aviv, October 16th, 2019 Although facing its most challenging season ever with its quest to race WT next season, Israel Cycling Academy has just completed
Team Announcement: ICA continues to reshuffle its roster for next season. Adds another climbing Lieutenant to its GC leaders: Swiss climber Patrick Schelling to join the team. Tel – Aviv. October 11, 2019 Israel Cycling Academy continues to reshuffle its roster for the 2020 season and signs the Swiss climber
GRACIAS RUBEN PLAZA! FAREWELL, PROFESSOR! An Illustrious 19 years career is coming to an end for RUBEN PLAZA at IL Lombardia Monumental Tomorrow. Ruben: “It’s Time to stop. Time to move on”. Plaza will Retire in the Blue and white Israel Cycling Academy outfit, with 27 wins including stages in the
The Israeli Cycling Academy and its professional Israeli cyclists, has produced a special video that encourages safe riding among kids (and adults). In a video produced in collaboration with the child safety organization and the Bicycle Association in Israel under the message “ride like a professional – ride safely”, Israel
ביום כיפור ובחגים צפויים ילדים רבים להיפגע מרכיבה לא בטוחה ,לאור העליה המדאיגה (עליה של פי 12 במקרים המטופלים בחדרי מיון ביום כיפור), אלופי אקדמי מככבים בסרטון המציג רכיבה בטוחה וקוראים להורים ולילדים: רכבו כמונו, רכבו בטוח תל אביב, 6 לאוקטובר מאות אלפי ילדים ירכבו על אופניהם בתקופת החגים. לאור
ICA announcement: WE WELCOME JAMES PICCOLI The Canadian Climber joins ICA Piccoli: “ A lot of teams wanted me after my dream season. I intend to work for Dan Martin’s and Ben Hermans“. Tel- Aviv. Oct 4th, 2019 Israel Cycling Academy is delighted to announce that Canadian Climber James Piccoli will join
Israel Cycling Academy announcement: Israel Cycling Academy to join World Tour in 2020. ICA to take control of the World Tour team Transaction subject to UCI approval Tel-Aviv, October 2nd, 2019 Israel Cycling Academy and Katusha Management have signed an agreement that will see the Israeli team race in the World Tour
Israel Cycling Academy announcement: Ben Hermans Signs for two more years with ICA. Ben: “ICA gave me the opportunity to win and I hope to keep on winning“. ICA Pro manager Carlstrom: “We count on him to continue getting us results”. Tel Aviv. September 16 Israel Cycling Academy has signed its Belgian
Israel Cycling Academy announces: KRISTS NEILANDS will keep on racing for ICA. The Latvian rising talent signed a new two years contract. Team: “ We see Krists developing further”. Neilands: “Never imagined I will stay ICA for 5 years, but the team is growing fast and I want to achieve
ICA’s next big leap: Irishman Dan Martin is joining Israel Cycling Academy. Dan Martin: “By Joining ICA, our Joint goal is to combine our huge appetite for success and to achieve our potential together.” “I have so much respect for what ICA want to achieve, I just want to be part of it”.
ICA announces the first official Rider signing for 2020: please welcome French Hugo Hofstetter! While still full time/full gas busy with our 2019 racing campaign, we are already planning on boosting our team for 2020. We are proud to announce our first 2020 addition with the signing of 25 years
The team’s top talent, most decorated winner, and veteran leader agreed to extend contracts Krists Neilands, Mikhel Raim and Zak Dempster will continue their career in the Israeli team Neilands: “I rejected offers from World Tour teams to stay with Academy” Raim: “We have a perfect marriage. Why should I
Tel Aviv. May 4, 2018. Guy Niv and Guy Sagiv officially become the first Israelis to ride in a Grand Tour. Massive crowds line the streets to watch the Giro’s opening time trial. “5!” the crowd chanted. “4!” they screamed. “3!” they stomped their feet. “2!” they hollered. “1!” they
Israel Cycling Academy prepares for the historic Giro d’Italia on the battlefield of David and Goliath. The Giro team starts training camp in the Jerusalem mountains and will be presented on Tuesday’s press conference. Team to commemorate Gino Bartali actions during the holocaust. Tel Aviv. April 30, 2018. Israel Cycling
Pilot program to visit in Jerusalem, Haifa, and Be’er Sheva, which aims to develop young Israeli cyclists. Wish for Wheels is excited to announce a continuing partnership with Israel Cycling Academy and the Israel Cycling Federation. Underwritten by the Goldrich Family Foundation, this new program will launch during the start
ICA completes its roster for the historic Giro in a surprise move. Guy Niv & Guy Sagiv chosen to be the first Israeli riders in a Grand Tour. Team Manager Kjell Carlström: Sagiv and Niv selected for “their continuous improvement, their proven mental grit, and the backing of their teammates”.
Tel Aviv. May 3, 2018 Israel Cycling Academy, set to make history on Friday with their Giro d’Italia debut, will be supported by one of the world’s most prestigious luxury brands on four wheels: Jaguar. A pair of E-pace Jaguars, painted in blue and black, the colors of Israel’s first
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Israel Cycling Academy was founded in 2014 and is the first Israeli professional team in the world.
ICA’s vision is enabling talented young cyclists to compete in the international arena and launch their professional careers and provide inspiration, hope, and faith to a new generation.
ICA views itself as Israel’s ambassador…
to the world and utilizes the great
exposure it receives during races to promote Israel.
ICA has a clear goal of developing the cycling scene is Israel, and the efforts are being aimed at the younger ages.
ICA sees this sport as a bridge to gap between social classes and religions in Israel, launching several
programs for kids in a low socio-economic area in Israel.
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