Israel Cycling Academy become Israel Start-Up Nation as WorldTour beckons

The 2020 Israel Start-Up Nation roster. (Image credit: Noa Arnon)

Israel Cycling Academy presented their 2020 squad in Tel Aviv on Wednesday, with the team changing name to Israel Start-Up Nation ahead of their first season in the WorldTour.

It has been an off-season of change for the Israeli team, who have taken over Katusha-Alpecin's spot in cycling's top division after the Swiss squad folded at the end of 2019. Seven Katusha riders are among 17 new faces at the team, who have a 30-rider roster for next season. 

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