Israel – Premier Tech is delighted to officially welcome its six new signings for the 2024 season.

Renowned climber George Bennett (New Zealand), German duo Pascal Ackermann and Michael Schwarzmann, returning sprinter Hugo Hofstetter (France), and Brits Jake Stewart and Ethan Vernon have all joined IPT for the year ahead. We’re already looking forward to seeing them race!

The sextet will also be joined by Riley Sheehan (America), who rode as a stagiaire with the team in 2023, as well as IPT Academy graduates Oded Kogut (Israel), Riley Pickrell (Canada), and Nadav Raisberg (Israel).

Go well, guys!


George Bennett shows off his skills


Two-time track world champion Ethan Vernon claimed five road wins in 2023


Michael Schwarzmann brings nearly 15 years’ experience with him to IPT


Hugo Hofstetter previously rode for IPT in 2020 and 2021, recording for top-10 stage finishes in the Tour de France in his first season with the team


With a palmarès that includes three Giro d’Italia stage victories, Pascal Ackermann will boost IPT’s sprint credentials in 2024


The talented Jake Stewart further adds to the British contingent on the team