Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Israel-Premier Tech Cycling Team Removes Name After Protests
The Israel-Premier Tech cycling team is racing in a big bike race called Vuelta a Espana.
Some people who support Palestine have been protesting during the race.
Because of these protests, the team decided to take their full name off their jerseys to keep the riders safe.
The team’s name is still Israel-Premier Tech, but they are using a logo on their uniforms.
Before the team changed its name, other cyclist groups were also concerned about the safety of riders.
The team wants everyone to know they respect the right to protest, as long as it is safe.
The Israel-Premier Tech team removed their full name from jerseys.
The decision followed pro-Palestinian protests at the Vuelta a Espana.
Protesters disrupted stage 11.
The team prioritized rider safety due to dangerous protests.
The team will use monogram-branded kit for the rest of the race.
- Who
- Israel-Premier Tech cycling team
- What
- Removed their full name from jerseys
- When
- After stage 11
- Where
- Vuelta a Espana
- Why
- Due to pro-Palestinian protests and safety concerns
- Team Name
- Israel-Premier Tech
- Event
- Vuelta a Espana
- Protest Reason
- Pro-Palestinian
- Action
- Removed full name from jerseys
- Reason for Action
- Prioritizing rider safety