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


Israeli cycling ready to take center stage

With world-class riders, blue-and-white team has high hopes heading into Tour de France

Israel Start-Up Nation cyclists pose on their bikes while wearing masks ahead of the 2020 Tour de France, which gets under way on Saturday

BDS campaign targets ISN French riders ahead of 2020 Tour de France

Some comments called for the harm of the riders, alluding to "a sniper on the Tour," referring to it "'bird shooting' as they do in Palestine."

Israeli cycling returns to training amid relaxed coronavirus restrictions

Guy Niv to be first Israeli cyclist to participate in the Tour de France

Niv's background is mostly in mountain climbing, with only three years of experience in competitive cycling, making him an interesting pick.

Guy Niv in action.

Palestinian cyclists attacked by Israeli settlers, led astray by trail app

Photos the cyclists took after the incident, which they reported to Israel's police, show Samer's legs and arms bruised and bloodied.

Palestinian cyclist Samer Kurdi shows his bruised arm in Ramallah in the West Bank

Chris Froome signs with Israel Start-Up Nation cycling team

He intends to sign his long-term contact August 1, and from then on will be riding under the ISN's blue and white until the end of his storied career.

Chris Froome

Lance Armstrong admits to '10,000 lies' in ESPN documentary

The 48-year-old Armstrong is transparent and unvarnished all the same in the film, which includes access to his family and backstory through those who know him best.

Lance Armstrong 370

Israeli cycling returns to training amid relaxed coronavirus restrictions

“The team is doing its utmost to protect us,” said ISN’s Israeli climber Guy Niv, “so I feel pretty safe.”

Israeli cycling returns to training amid relaxed coronavirus restrictions

Members of teams in Abu Dhabi hotel leave quarantine sooner than expected

"We are already at the airport, going home," a member of Cofidis team told Reuters on Sunday morning.

Abu Dhabi skyline from marine

Israel cycling secures two top-five finishes in early stages of 2020 UAE Tour

This is an excellent start for the Israeli team as they’ve secured a rider in one of the top-five positions in each of the first two stages of the race, out of a total seven.

Israel Start-Up Nation team rider Rick Zabel

Israel team rider Rudy Barbier takes third in first stage of 2020 UAE Tour

Barbier has been on quite a hot streak lately. A gifted sprinter, he earned Israel Start-Up Nation one of their first stage wins of the season at the 2020 Vuelta a San Juan in Argentina.

Israel Start-Up Nation competes in the 2020 UAE Tour. Rudy Barbier second to left.