The Vuelta a España has been overshadowed several times by pro-Palestine protests, and this has not left the riders in the peloton unaffected. Some teams even believe that Israel-Premier Tech would be better off withdrawing from the race, considering the safety concerns.
Cycling journalist Daniel Friebe reports on X that discussions are currently taking place behind the scenes. "I believe there’ll be a meeting of team representatives, CPA & race organisers shortly before today‘s roll-out at Vuelta. Several teams have registered their preference for Israel-Premier Tech to pull out, given the increased security risks"
Believe there’ll be a meeting of team representatives, CPA & race organisers shortly before today‘s roll-out at Vuelta. Several teams have registered their preference for Israel-Premier Tech to pull out, given the increased security risks.
— Daniel Friebe (@friebos) September 3, 2025
The report will be updated.
