Israel Start-Up Nation concluded the Belgian Opening Weekend with another strong result as Jenthe Biermans sprinted to fifth place in Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne on Sunday. After Sep Vanmarcke’s podium performance in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad the day before, the morale of the riders was high as they took on the second of the
Daryl Impey was protected and supported all the way on the difficult Royal Bernard Drome Classic course, and he paid back his Israel Start-Up Nation teammates by winning the sprint of the field to take second place. “I am happy to get my first podium for ISN and get things
Israel Start-Up Nation started out the Spring Classic season with an impressive team performance as Sep Vanmarcke finished third in Saturday’s one-day WorldTour race Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. Despite taking the start with only five riders – and with Vanmarcke suffering a crash after 120 km – the team stuck together
In the last stage of the UAE Tour, we witnessed the season’s best lead-out for sprinter Andre Greipel so far this season. Israel Start-Up Nation was consistently up front in today’s final, went into the last kilometer with the full train in the lead which gave the German sprinter the
Racing in the United Arab Emirates is special for Israel Start-Up Nation, all Israeli cycling fans, and our home country. Watch Channel 11’s (Kan Israel) reportage on the UAE Tour, Team ISN and its riders.
After yesterday’s inspiring performance, Israel Start-Up Nation tried again to make the UAE race exciting. The team took responsibility halfway into the sixth stage, forming echelons and trying to reduce the size of the peloton on the way to the final sprint on Palm Island. Alex Dowsett said ISN knew
Israeli road race champion represents ISN in breakaway Dowsett impresses upfront ‘Happy’ Froome shows consistent improvement Hermans ninth: ‘Good – I wanted top-10’ Great performances by Israel Start-Up Nation on multiple terrains in stage 5 of the UAE Tour. Belgian GC-contender Ben Hermans found himself finishing ninth after a long
Israel Start-Up Nation will be lining up with a strong roster to take on the Belgian opening weekend of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad (Feb 27) and Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne (Feb 28), as well as Le Samyn (Mar 2) on the following Tuesday. Omloop Het Nieuwsblad Saturday’s Omloop Het Nieuwsblad marks the first of
Everyone went into today’s stage accepting that it would likely end in a mass sprint. There was simply not enough wind to create echelons, not enough riders with break-away ambitions, and not enough difficulty in the parcours to avoid the bunch rushing together for the line. It was a day
Astonishing views, a devastating climbing pace and a solid twelfth place for Israel Start-Up Nation’s Ben Hermans. That was stage 3 of the UAE Tour in a nutshell. There was not too much going on during the day; as expected, the stage was decided on the final climb. At 10.6
Some riders like them, some riders don’t. Some mechanics love them, others don’t. The trick is to have a well-balanced team, of riders and staff, to perform the best as possible on time trial days. Today it resulted in a top-10 for Matthias Brändle. With mechanic Kevin Grove, Israel Start-Up
Israel Start-Up Nation’s mechanic Kevin Grove is our Factor SLiCK TT-bike specialist. He loves the complexity of the time trial more than anyone else. “It is all about the details”, Grove says. “I love working so precisely. Every millimeter counts.” The front end of TT-bikes is the most challenging, Grove
Michael Woods came ever so close to winning Tour des Alpes-Maritimes et du Val overall this Sunday. However, despite being one of the strongest riders on the day, our Canadian had to settle for second place, just five seconds down on the winner. We asked Woods and Dan Martin to
Contrary to expectation, racing in the desert is somewhat stressful. Add to that the fact that the UAE Tour is, for most riders, their first race of the season. When you include the probability of quickly changing wind direction, it means that nerves play a significant role. And windy it
There were a few reasons for Mike Woods to feel the pressure before the start of today’s second stage of the Tour des Alpes-Maritimes et du Var. “I was brought to this team by Sylvan Adams and Paulo Saldanha to win,” he said, referring to the team’s owner, who backed
We are just a few hours away from the start of our second UAE Tour. Before the opening stage, which is mostly flat and is predicted to end in a mass sprint, Israel Start-Up Nation sat down with the Israeli road race champion, Omer Goldstein, who is in the United
“I am super excited to start racing – especially here in the United Arab Emirates”, says Sportive Director Dror Pekatch. “As an Israeli and a sportsman, it feels great to be in the UAE.” Pekatch is the first Israeli DS in the WorldTour, launching his 2021-season with a special one:
It is acclimatizing to the new circumstances: most of the Israel Start-Up Nation riders traveled yesterday from their cold and sometimes snowy homes to the 30 degree, sunny United Arab Emirates. Except for Chris Froome, who came over from California and seemed perfectly adapted to the climate. “No mountains today,
Team Israel Start-Up Nation will compete in its second UAE Tour. Chris Froome on his ISN debut: “I want to test my legs after a productive winter.” Co-owner Sylvan Adams: “Racing in UAE has been a building block towards new, very warm relations.” February 19th (Tel Aviv, Israel) – One
The perfect all-rounder From the Impey Cycling Family and new in Israel Start-Up Nation: Daryl Impey. The first South-African to wear the yellow jersey in the Tour de France is about to launch his season in the Tour des Alpes and we sat down with him before that. Daryl Impey,
Dan Martin and his new teammate, Mike Woods, will lead a strong Israel Start-Up Nation squad in the three-stage climbing fest known as the Tour des Alpes-Maritimes et du Var. In their season debut, the two first-rate climbers will get a chance to test their legs on the mountains overlooking
The Israel Start-Up Nation mechanics: Always working around the clock to make sure our Factor bikes and equipment run smoothly and are up for whatever the races throw at us. Get to know our MVP’s behind the scenes and their work. Video by: Sjors Beukeboom
Halfway to the steep finale of today’s time trial, it was clear to our guys in the Israel Start-Up Nation support car that our leader, Mads Würtz Schmidt, would not be able to reach the podium he so coveted. But we weren’t too disappointed to see the podium slip away,
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
They say that a human’s character is tested in moments of defeat, but for ISN’s Mads Wurtz, it was the moment of success that revealed his true self. He was standing there at the finish line, after the grueling and decisive third stage, where he was able to finish 3rd
“It’s hard to believe, but the riders here are racing so hard – nervous and aggressive. It’s like this is the biggest race of the year… or maybe the last?” That was the astonished Sep Vanmarcke, right after the today’s stage, trying to explain the mayhem that had unfolded for
Sometimes you’ve just got to pause and take a long look at the big picture. For us, that moment came some 20 kilometers into the first stage of Étoile de Bessèges in southern France, when our first rider called for assistance. For the first time in a very long time,
Israel Start-Up Nation races Etoile de Besseges Barbier: “Felt strong all winter” Renard: “Racing? Feels like ages ago” Israel Start-Up Nation is heading to the south of France for its first race of the season: Etoile de Besseges. Directeur Sportif Claudio Cozzi says it is a privilege to be able
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
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
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
Israel Cycling Academy continental rider Freddy Ovett will participate in the Zwift World Championships on the ninth of December. The Australian 26-year-old is excited to represent his country in one of the biggest events in the cycling eSport till now. “It is an honour”, Ovett says. “I will do my
Israel Start-Up Nation heads into its second year in the WorldTour with 32 riders. This is the team’s roster for the 2021 season. Click on the photo to find the roster.
He did not step on the podium. Still, if you ask Aviad Izrael, the Israel Cycling Academy manager, he doesn’t hesitate to answer when asked to pick his MAN in the Israeli under-23 championship race. “It’s LAHAV DAVIDZON,” he says. “And as a matter of fact, he is my
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
Team Israel Start-Up Nation is eager and ready to take on its very first Tour de France – and this year’s edition is a great one! Mountains, mountains, and more mountains will challenge our eight riders on their three-week trip from Nice to the Champs Elysees. What will they face?
ADAMS: “AN HISTORIC MOMENT THAT WE PROUDLY SHARE IN ISRAEL AND ALL OVER THE WORLD” ADAMS: “WE WILL BE IN THE MIX IN EVERY STAGE!” BARON: “WE HOPE TO INSPIRE A NEW GENERATION IN ISRAEL” NIV: “A DREAM COME TRUE, WE ARE ABOUT TO MAKE HISTORY” NICE, August 26, 2020
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
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
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
“I cannot wait any longer”, Guy Niv said after the confirmation that the Sibiu Tour is taking place in the third week of July. “I think it is going to be to soooooo good!” “It felt so weird to receive a flight ticket in my inbox. It is something that
“There were moments when I was unsure of whether I could ever return to my former level”, Rory Sutherland says. The 38-year-old Australian rider has been recovering over the last few months from a broken femur. “Recovering from this injury is the hardest thing I have had to do in
ISN races series of races in July to ensure that the post-corona protocol works The competition to make it into ISN’s Tour de France-squad is on The team will face an unprecedented 42 different races in 4 months Dan Martin: “It will be congested and tricky, but I can’t wait.”
ISN first move toward reshaping the team for 2021 “Mr. Reliable” Tom Van Asbroeck signed for two more seasons The Belgian has proved to be arguably the team’s most productive rider. Van Asbroeck: “The team is on the up – has helped me to progress.” ”My dream is to spend
Team has started the first organized training camp since Corona Three days of intensive riding in northern Israel Israel – the first country to allow it The camp is held under strict rules, including social distancing, the use of masks, and body temperatures checkups Team leaders: “This is the very
The Tour donating funds to fight Corona through racing major reason to compete in Tour for All; Israel Start-Up Nation sees eRacing as way to keep competitive spirit flowing; 150.000 euros will be donated to fight Covid-19 by the Tour. ISN will be racing against nine top-teams, including WorldTour squads
Israel Start-Up Nation competes in Digital Swiss 5 ISN-riders race five days against 19 other teams “I hope everyone enjoys the new format” Israel Start-Up Nation is ready to relaunch its racing season, digitally (of course) with the Digital Swiss 5. The 5-day-stage-race, organized by the Tour de Suisse and
3 ISN and 1 ICA-rider suffering fractures Crashes and serious injuries: “You just do what you have to” Just another “obstacle to be overcome” You’re a professional cyclist. You crash and suffer injuries that horrify onlookers, and which many consider possibly career-ending. Do you crawl into your personal cave and
Team continues racing full program – under its own guidelines Will race Paris-Nice Will race Tirreno-Adriatico if possible Team Israel Start-Up Nation will take part in all races on its racing program as long as it is satisfied that the races will be held under guidelines approved by health authorities,
ISN offers winner of the Dutch Topcompetitie traineeship in WT-team Best club-rider gets one-year contract in Israel Cycling Academy ICA DS Dempster: “The Netherlands one of most talented cycling countries” Israel Start-Up Nation and De Nederlandse Loterij Topcompetitie are going to work closely together. For the winner of the Dutch
Eritrean Tesfazion surprises in Rwanda, Israel Start Up Nation loses some ground in stage 4 – Race explodes early after fast start. – Lahav(!) and Ovett strong in breakaway. – DS Marie satisfied with team performance In the super hard fourth stage in Rwanda, 206 km with 4200+ meters of
Israel Start Up Nation In the Arab Emirates: LET’s ROCK BABY!
Feb 23 -RUDY GETS A PODIUM IN DUBAI When RUDY BARBIER crossed the finish line in the Dubai Silicon area, he couldn’t really decide what he was supposed to feel. “I am looking for wins, not Podiums,” he said until our Italian DS Claudio Cozzi approached, and with his
ISRAELI TEAM TO TAKE PART IN ONLY WORLDTOUR RACE IN THE MIDDLE EAST The Israel Start Up Nation team is off on its next adventure – a race in the desert! In the UAE Tour, the riders will see a combination of modern architecture, ancient ruins, rugged climbs and sweeping
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
Itamar Einhorn is going for a stage win Tour of Antalya. The Israeli Sprinter looks to improve on Colombia performance. The Israel Start-Up Nation team is ready to tackle the Tour of Antalya (Feb. 20-23), with sprinter Itamar Einhorn looking to go for a stage win. Matteo Badillatti will
Dan Martin leads squad in a hard test of climbing, sprints and time trial Bem Vindo a Portugal! Welcome to Portugal! After our introduction to the Portuguese climbs at the Clasica de Almeria on Sunday, we now move on with a new squad to the Volta ao Algarve, part of
The Good and the Bad – but what a time we have had! Lots of excitement and more to come! The ISN roller coaster, probably the best story in pro cycling in the opening month of the 2020 season, just keeps on going! What a ride we had since starting
MONT VENTOUX, HUGO ON MISSION AND KRISTS IS BACK RACE: Tour de la Provence What: 4 stages with not a dull moment. Starting TODAY with a bunch sprint stage, followed by two grueling climbing stages including the legendary Mont Ventoux, and finishing with an up and down “everything is
• ITAMAR EINHORN CLAIMS FIRST PROFESSIONAL PODIUM SPOT EVER FOR ISRAEL CYCLING ACADEMY • The Israeli sprinter finishes third in Tour Colombia • Edwin Ávila fifth in stage 2 He was perfectly positioned in the last few hundred meters, had full support and trust from his Israel Start-Up Nation teammates
Main goal in Tour Colombia: Stage victory Israel Start-Up Nation’s – Israel SUN starts with local hero Ávila in Colombia – Swiss stars Badilatti and Schelling go for GC – ISN aims for stage win with sprint train The Colombians love cycling and therefore Israel Start-Up Nation loves Colombia
First victory of the season: Barbier avoids a crash with 3 kilometers to go. Israel SUN teammates bring him back to the front, to finally beat sprinters like Sagan and Gaviria in the sprint. “I worked so hard for this. All winter I have been training with my brother
PAIN AND LOSS Ben Hermans was feeling that his moment will soon arrive. The finish line on the top of the hill was a bit more than a km away and he felt that in a few seconds it will be his turn to move up and battle for a
One km to the finish at the sunny and cheerful town called Tanunda, it looked that our desire to open our World Tour season with a victory to the ages – might work. After all, it all went as planned. There was the easy breakaway of the day, packed with
ICA’s 2019 season in numbers, and an exclusive end of year interview with Team Manager, Kjell Carlstrom. ICA’s 2019 Season in NUMBERS: 251 Top 10 results (World’s 2nd) 119 races – World’s 1st 29 Victories – World’s 8th PCS points: 3723 – Pro Conti: 1st UCI points: 4849 –
By Freddy Ovett, ICA’s Stagaire Freddy Ovett, ICA’s Aussie’s Stagaire, is racing with ICa since August 2019. Read about
ICA IN THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP! These are the ICA’s 8 selected by their national teams to the UCI World Championship in Yorkshire, 22 – 29 September 2019 : IRELAND 🇮🇪: Conor Dunne CANADA 🇨🇦 : Guillaume Boivin Benjamin Perry ITALY 🇮🇹: Davide Cimolai Kristian Sbaragli LATVIA 🇱🇻: Krists Neilands Krists Neilands, Latvia ESTONIA 🇪🇪:
AEW WE READY FOR THE CHALLENGE?! In 7 days time, we will have the ultimate answer to this question but whatever the answer is, we can promise you a great ride. So let’s look at the task in hand : Race: Seven stages starting today in SNOWBIRD with a climbing
Vuelta Portugal came to an end yesterday afternoon. 12 days of tough racing, hours of salty sweat, a mix of crushed expectations, despair, shine, bitter and sweet memories. In a few days, nobody will remember our ICA six journey. Nobody will remember how hard they fought day in day out.
BY ETHAN BARON The 2019 Giro d’Italia was an interesting one for Israel Cycling Academy. Ten top 10s from four different riders, all the riders finishing the race safely, and several forays into the breakaways were the team’s highlights from the race. But was this enough? It depends on what
BY ETHAN BARON The first half of the 2019 Giro d’Italia was full of excitement: time trials, crashes, massive bunch sprints, breakaway wins, unexpected drama and more! Israel Cycling Academy had about as good a start to the Giro as people could expect, earning strong results, working towards their three
BY ETHAN BARON Israel Cycling Academy raced its first Tour of California earlier this month, and while the team may not have found tremendous success on the roads, it will still be satisfied with its visibility and effort. Bright spots: Alexander Cataford (Canada) rode well to finish 23rd on GC. This
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
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”.
Next month we will witness the Big Start of the 101st Giro d’Italia in Jerusalem May 3-6th, 2018. This is historic in several ways: – the first time a Grand Tour will race outside of Europe – the largest event in the history of Israel. As many as 1 billion
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