Contestants from Israel-Premier Tech will compete in the remaining stages of the Vuelta a España without the country's name on their jerseys due to ongoing pro-Palestine demonstrations.

Israel-Premier Tech Changes Jersey Design Mid-Race at Vuelta a España for Safety

In an unprecedented move, the cycling team Israel-Premier Tech has decided to change their jerseys mid-race at the Vuelta a España, due to safety concerns arising from protests.

The team's decision was announced ahead of stage 14's start, and the new kit features only the team's logo and a monogram of IPT. This is not the first time the team has altered their riders' kits; unbranded training jerseys were used in November 2023.

The ProTeam, registered in Israel, has been the subject of several pro-Palestine protests throughout the 2025 Vuelta. The protests have disrupted multiple stages, including the stage 5 team time trial in Figueres and stage 10 near Isaba.

One of the most notable incidents occurred during stage 10, where demonstrators caused a crash involving Simone Petillie (Intermarché-Wanty). In Saturday's stage, a large section of pro-Palestine protesters with flags caused a momentary stop to the neutralised roll-out.

In response to these incidents, the team has opted to change their kit to prioritise the safety of the riders and the entire peloton. The change follows the team's previous decision to remove the words 'Israel' from their jerseys during the race.

The new kit aligns with the branding decisions the team has previously adopted for their vehicles and casual clothing. The team's vehicles no longer bear the words 'Israel-Premier Tech'.

Spain's Foreign Minister has opposed the team's continued participation due to Israel's ongoing armed conflict in Gaza. However, the organisers have neutralised stages and cancelled finishes due to safety concerns at the finish lines, not due to political reasons.

Stage 11 in Bilbao was neutralised by organisers 3km from the line, and the finale was cancelled due to safety concerns at the finish. Stage 11 also saw a smaller demonstration delaying the breakaway. Protests continued on yesterday's stage to the Angliru.

The team will race the remaining stages of the Vuelta a España without the word 'Israel' on their jerseys, ensuring a safer environment for all involved in the race.

Contestants from Israel-Premier Tech will compete in the remaining stages of the Vuelta a España without the country's name on their jerseys due to ongoing pro-Palestine demonstrations.