Cycling

Israeli athletes removed from Northern Irish triathlon amid BDS pressure, fears for safety

A Northern Ireland triathlon dropped four Israeli athletes, sparking criticism from Jewish leaders and debate over whether sport should be used for political boycotts.

Palestine Action hunger striker supporters hold pro-IRA and pro-Palestinian banners while protesting in Parliament Square while waiting for the Derry delegation on December 15, 2025 in London, UK; illustrative.
Smoke rises as flames burn during a wildfire at Ares, Grionde, amongst worsening drought conditions following a heatwave and water shortages across much of France, July 25, 2026.

Wildfires across region force Tour de France to reroute final stage

NSN Cycling Team Skoda car with the road bikes during the Stage 3 of 89th Tour de Suisse 2026 on June 19, 2026 in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland.

Former Israeli pro-cycling team starts anew at official opening of Tour de France

The ABI annual cycling event attracts large numbers of riders and helps to get the green, health-inducing message out there.

As Jerusalem expands bike lanes, cyclists push for a more cycle-friendly city


What is Jerusalem’s cycling situation?

As the popularity of the bicycle spikes amid the pandemic, we check in on Jerusalem’s cycling situation

One of  plethora of dedicated safe cycling routes in Tel Aviv

Dan Martin thrilled with Israel Start-Up Nation

Ranked third at Vuelta, veteran Irishman full of praise for team’s young blue-and-white riders

Israel Start-Up Nation riders at Vuelta a Espana

Team Israel Start-Up Nation paves a path to peace

Sylvan Adams promotes the significance of people-to-people contact.

Team Israel Start-up Nation at the 2020 Tour de France.

ALYN Hospital prevails through pandemic challenges to save disabled youth

Friends of ALYN Hospital adapted to this year's challenge by establishing the #MyALYNRide cycling campaign to encourage riders globally to help raise funds for the hospital.

Dr Eliezer Be'eri with a child on a respirator.

Israel Start-Up Nation takes aims at Vuelta in the Tour de France

After successful debuts at the Tour de France and Giro, blue-and-white cycling team in Spain for final Grand Tour race.

AFTER COMPETING in the Tour de France and the Giro d’Italia, the Israel Start-Up Nation riders are set for today’s Vuelta a España start, October 2020.

Israel Start-Up Nation wins historic Giro stage

British rider Alex Dowsett wins Stage 8 of the Giro d’Italia • Team co-owner Sylvan Adams: ‘I could not be more proud’

ISRAEL START-UP NATION rider Alex Dowsett celebrates his eighth-stage victory in the Giro d’Italia cycling race over the weekend

Great start for blue-and-white cycling at Giro d'Italia

Israel Start-Up Nation's German rider Rick Zabel earns 'King of the Mountains' after opening stage of Grand Tour

Rick Zabel takes home the maglia azzurra during the first stage of the 2020 Giro d'Italia

Guy Niv becomes first Israeli to complete all 21 stages of Tour de France

Niv is part of the Israel Start-Up Nation (ISN) cycling team, Israel's first professional cycling squad who also made their debut in the Tour this year.

Guy Niv

Israel Start-Up Nation cycling promotes Tourism Ministry at Tour de France

The sponsorship goes along with the philosophy of the team, to present Israel as a normal society with normal people living normal lives, in the hopes that will attract visitors and warm relations.

Israel Start-Up Nation cycling promotes Tourism Ministry at Tour de France

Strategic affairs minister, Tour de France Israel team owner, talk PR

Strategic Affairs Minister Orit Farkash-Hacohen spoke with Tour de France team co-owner Sylvan Adams regarding Israel's public image in light of the cycling event.

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