Israel’s top-ranked cycling team makes its long-awaited homecoming “The team has the name Israel on its jersey. It is important that they will know what Israel looks like—the culture, the people, the history, the food. It will give them a nice taste of what it looks like and feels like to be here,” said Guy Niv, a cyclist with Team Israel Start-Up Nation. Howard Blas Nov. 8, 2021
Second season revs up for Team Israel Start-Up Nation The team members, who come from all over the world and are mainly not Jewish, not only cycle hard, they serve as ambassadors for the State of Israel. Howard Blas Jan. 28, 2021
Guy Niv becomes first Israeli to complete Tour de France “I felt shivers when I crossed the finish line on the Champs-Elysées,” he said. “It was a sense of vast relief and sheer happiness: I have done it for the next generation of young Israeli cyclists.” Sept. 21, 2020
Tackling the ‘Tour,’ Israelis cycle their way to history It’s not just about winning, say organizers, but about offering the world a glimpse of the Jewish state and inspiring young people to bike on. Josh Hasten Sept. 2, 2020
For first time ever, Israeli cyclist, team take part in Tour de France Team Israel Start-Up Nation will make its way from the south of France to Paris, as the famous cycling contest takes off on its 107th edition. Naama Barak Aug. 31, 2020
