IPT’s performances on the road in 2024 have deservedly made headlines throughout the season, and have helped generate plenty of interest in the team’s riders.
We’ll be tracking those online articles throughout the rest of the year, and be making them easily accessible for the team’s fans with our new Media Watch page.
Friday June 28
Cyclist ○ ‘I don’t know what kind of rider I am’: Derek Gee interview
Earlier this month, Derek Gee became only the second Canadian to don the leader’s jersey at the Critérium du Dauphiné, when he won Stage 3. We spoke with him at his home in Andorra, where he is training for the Tour.
Friday June 21
Canadian Cyclist ○ Derek Gee Interview – From Dauphine to the Tour
Earlier this month, Derek Gee became only the second Canadian to don the leader’s jersey at the Critérium du Dauphiné, when he won Stage 3. We spoke with him at his home in Andorra, where he is training for the Tour.
L’Express ○ Hugo Houle is ready for his sixth Tour de France
Israel – Premier Tech has unveiled the team of eight runners who will wear its colors during the Grande Boucle, from June 29 to July 21: Hugo Houle is one of them.
Yo Soy Noticia ○ Pau Martí, the jewel of Valencian cycling
The cyclist from Moixent finished third in the Giro Next Gen, confirmation of the young cyclist’s abilities.
Tuesday May 7
Bici ○ Discovering Joe Blackmore
Three stage races on three different continents, but the final response was always the same: victory. If we then add to these the success at the Liège-Bastogne-Liège U23 it is clear why Joseph Blackmore is one of the most talked about names in the cycling world in this period, with a lot of eyes of observers and experts focused on him.
Click here to read (Italian)
Monday May 6
Canadian Cycling Magazine ○ Riley Pickrell has strategies for the sprints in his Giro d’Italia debut
Even with riders like Milan, Merlier and Kooij at the race, the young fastman on Israel – Premier Tech could be in the mix for stage podiums
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Friday May 3
Dernières Nouvelles d’Alsace ○ Hugo Hofstetter: “The Giro has always attracted me”
Israel – Premier Tech is counting on Alsatian Hugo Hofstetter during the Giro, which begins this Saturday in Turin. With bib 104, the Sundgauvien intends to complete a third Grand Tour.
Click here to read (French, paywall)
Tuesday April 30
SportsNet ○ Canadians Mike Woods, Riley Pickrell to race in Giro d’Italia for Israel – Premier Tech
Canadian rider Michael Woods is headed to his third Giro d’Italia and 11th Grand Tour race. The 37-year-old from Ottawa, who won a stage at last year’s Tour de France, will be joined by fellow Canadian Riley Pickrell on the Israel – Premier Tech team for the Giro. Pickrell, a 22-year-old from Victoria, will be appearing in his first Grand Tour event.
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