Israel-Premier Tech will race the GP de Québec and GP de Montréal as ‘IPT’, in a ‘different kit’ as protests against the team spread from Spain and the Vuelta a España to the Canadian races.
Pro-Palestine protesters were seen outside the hotel in central Québec on Wednesday evening, where riders and race officials stay before Friday’s race. A dozen people waved flags and chatted, but were peaceful.
“This request came directly from the team,” Joseph Limare, the general director of GPCQM, said of the Israel-Premier Tech name change during a press conference in Québec.
Tadej Pogačar admitted that “riders are a little scared” of potential protests.
“I think all the riders are a little scared of what could happen,” Pogačar said in the big-riders pre-race press conference.
The Mayor of Québec Bruno Marchand, has revealed he is in contact with police and security services to ensure the safety of the race and the right to…
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