Jeremy Whittle
@jeremywhittle.bsky.social
The ‘Ozempic Olympics’ could be coming to LA. But WADA may yet act to stem the proliferation of weight loss doping 👇👇
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Weight loss drugs could be banned from 2028 Olympic Games
The World Anti-Doping Agency has been monitoring the use of GLP-1 medications since 2024
observer.co.uk
October 31, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The ‘Ozempic Olympics’ could be coming to LA. But WADA may yet act to stem the proliferation of weight loss doping 👇👇
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observer.co.uk/news/sport/a...
Adams steps back and Israeli identity gone barely a month after Netanyahu backing👇👇👇
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Israel-Premier Tech cycling team to drop Israeli identity...
The team, who have been the subject of pro-Palestine protests, will not identify as Israeli from 2026 onwards
observer.co.uk
October 8, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Adams steps back and Israeli identity gone barely a month after Netanyahu backing👇👇👇
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observer.co.uk/news/sport/a...
When the head of the riders union is advocating the cancellation of races, you know you’ve got problems👇
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As bad as 1998: Cycling sinks into a crisis of confidence
Comment: Nation-state investment and stasis over the presence of some sponsors leaves sport at a new low
observer.co.uk
October 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
When the head of the riders union is advocating the cancellation of races, you know you’ve got problems👇
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Citing 'security concerns,' Israel-Premier Tech officials confirmed the team will not race a string of one-day races across northern Italy as the threats of protests heats up again.
https://bit.ly/4780QDC
https://bit.ly/4780QDC
Israel-Premier Tech Pulls Out of Italian Races Amid Protest Threats
Citing 'security concerns,' Israel-Premier Tech officials confirmed the team will not race a string of one-day races across northern Italy as the threats of protests heats up again.
velo.outsideonline.com
October 2, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Citing 'security concerns,' Israel-Premier Tech officials confirmed the team will not race a string of one-day races across northern Italy as the threats of protests heats up again.
https://bit.ly/4780QDC
https://bit.ly/4780QDC
The UCI Road Worlds, the first-ever in Africa, are underway.
The racing is based in Rwanda, scene of a brutal genocide in 1994.
Yet thirty years on, despite the UN’s legal findings on Gaza, cycling’s governing body is looking the other way…👇👇👇
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The racing is based in Rwanda, scene of a brutal genocide in 1994.
Yet thirty years on, despite the UN’s legal findings on Gaza, cycling’s governing body is looking the other way…👇👇👇
observer.co.uk/news/sport/a...
Cycling struggling to outride the tide of political pressure
Sport continues to battle issues of geopolitics and sportswashing as championships head to Rwanda
observer.co.uk
September 21, 2025 at 9:26 AM
The UCI Road Worlds, the first-ever in Africa, are underway.
The racing is based in Rwanda, scene of a brutal genocide in 1994.
Yet thirty years on, despite the UN’s legal findings on Gaza, cycling’s governing body is looking the other way…👇👇👇
observer.co.uk/news/sport/a...
The racing is based in Rwanda, scene of a brutal genocide in 1994.
Yet thirty years on, despite the UN’s legal findings on Gaza, cycling’s governing body is looking the other way…👇👇👇
observer.co.uk/news/sport/a...
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Belgian journalist denied entry to Rwanda to report on World Championships
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Belgian journalist denied entry to Rwanda to report on World Championships
“It might be about my past critical reporting on Rwanda,” says journalist Stijn Vercruysse, as Dutch riders and staff receive letters educating them about Rwanda’s authoritarian regime.
escapecollective.com
September 20, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Belgian journalist denied entry to Rwanda to report on World Championships
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“There are those who feel that a man more at home pondering handlebar width and aerodynamic sock length, and who garnered only four votes at the recent IOC presidency elections, may now be a little out of his depth.”
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...
Cycling world heads for Rwanda under a cloud of controversy after Vuelta chaos
First road world championships in Africa should be a moment of celebration – instead the sport is mired in controversy
www.theguardian.com
September 20, 2025 at 8:45 AM
“There are those who feel that a man more at home pondering handlebar width and aerodynamic sock length, and who garnered only four votes at the recent IOC presidency elections, may now be a little out of his depth.”
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...
So UCI President Lappartient says:
“The UCI condemns the exploitation of sport for political purposes..."
But Benjamin Netanyahu says:
“Great job Israel’s cycling team for not giving in to hatred and intimidation. You make Israel proud!”
So what do the IOC say?
Anything?
“The UCI condemns the exploitation of sport for political purposes..."
But Benjamin Netanyahu says:
“Great job Israel’s cycling team for not giving in to hatred and intimidation. You make Israel proud!”
So what do the IOC say?
Anything?
September 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
So UCI President Lappartient says:
“The UCI condemns the exploitation of sport for political purposes..."
But Benjamin Netanyahu says:
“Great job Israel’s cycling team for not giving in to hatred and intimidation. You make Israel proud!”
So what do the IOC say?
Anything?
“The UCI condemns the exploitation of sport for political purposes..."
But Benjamin Netanyahu says:
“Great job Israel’s cycling team for not giving in to hatred and intimidation. You make Israel proud!”
So what do the IOC say?
Anything?
WT teams could boycott races involving Israel-Premier Tech after Vuelta chaos. My story here 👇👇
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Cycling teams could boycott races involving Israel-Premier Tech after Vuelta chaos
World Tour cycling teams could refuse to race against Israel-Premier Tech after pro-Palestine protests forced the cancellation of the Vuelta a España finale
www.theguardian.com
September 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
WT teams could boycott races involving Israel-Premier Tech after Vuelta chaos. My story here 👇👇
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...
Protest chaos cripples Vuelta finale as Vingegaard hangs on to win 👇👇👇
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...
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Vingegaard wins Vuelta after final stage cancelled amid pro-Palestinian protests in Madrid
Jonas Vingegaard of Visma-Lease a Bike won the Vuelta a España after organisers cancelled the final stage amid pro-Palestinian protests in Madrid
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September 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Protest chaos cripples Vuelta finale as Vingegaard hangs on to win 👇👇👇
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...
www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...
Reposted by Jeremy Whittle
September 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Reposted by Jeremy Whittle
The protests at the Vuelta are already casting a shadow over next year’s Tour de France…..
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Vuelta protesters threaten to disrupt start of next year’...
Pro-Palestine activists causing chaos in Spanish race will target 2026 Tour start in Barcelona
observer.co.uk
September 14, 2025 at 4:26 AM
The protests at the Vuelta are already casting a shadow over next year’s Tour de France…..
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observer.co.uk/news/sport/a...
The protests at the Vuelta are already casting a shadow over next year’s Tour de France…..
observer.co.uk/news/sport/a...
observer.co.uk/news/sport/a...
Vuelta protesters threaten to disrupt start of next year’...
Pro-Palestine activists causing chaos in Spanish race will target 2026 Tour start in Barcelona
observer.co.uk
September 14, 2025 at 4:26 AM
The protests at the Vuelta are already casting a shadow over next year’s Tour de France…..
observer.co.uk/news/sport/a...
observer.co.uk/news/sport/a...
Adams claims ASO asked him to pull IPT from Vuelta and brands protesters “terrorists” 👇👇👇
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises Israel-Premier Tech "for not giving in to hate and intimidation" following latest pro-Palestine protests at the Vuelta
“They asked us to quit the Vuelta, but we did not surrender to the terrorists”: Israel-Premier Tech boss Sylvan Adams hits out at “violent terrorist” protesters and dismisses name change “fake news”
Comments come as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises team for "not giving in to hate and intimidation"
road.cc
September 5, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Adams claims ASO asked him to pull IPT from Vuelta and brands protesters “terrorists” 👇👇👇
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"Sometimes, as cyclists, we’re really in our own world"
Matteo Jorgenson urges fellow riders to “realise the bigger situations and take some perspective”, after being thrown “under the bus” by Israel-Premier Tech sports director for calling team to leave Vuelta
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Matteo Jorgenson urges fellow riders to “realise the bigger situations and take some perspective”, after being thrown “under the bus” by Israel-Premier Tech sports director for calling team to leave Vuelta
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September 5, 2025 at 11:47 AM
"Sometimes, as cyclists, we’re really in our own world"
Matteo Jorgenson urges fellow riders to “realise the bigger situations and take some perspective”, after being thrown “under the bus” by Israel-Premier Tech sports director for calling team to leave Vuelta
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Matteo Jorgenson urges fellow riders to “realise the bigger situations and take some perspective”, after being thrown “under the bus” by Israel-Premier Tech sports director for calling team to leave Vuelta
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“What started as a smattering every day since the Vuelta landed in Spain has turned into a full-blown protest movement…” 👇👇
Inside the Vuelta a España Protests: ‘All it Takes is One Person To Do Something Crazy’
https://bit.ly/45NW0uJ
https://bit.ly/45NW0uJ
Inside the Vuelta a España Protests: ‘All it Takes is 1 Person To Do Something Crazy’
Protesters turned out again and the peloton is on edge: 'There's a lot of uncertainty and no one knows how to best handle it.'
bit.ly
September 4, 2025 at 3:18 PM
“What started as a smattering every day since the Vuelta landed in Spain has turned into a full-blown protest movement…” 👇👇
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Former IPT manager Rik Verbrugge says team should change name. It could work in terms of not attracting protest. But it’d be superficial. Not sure if team owner Adams would want to, and he’s a very political figure, eg close to Netanyahu and been cultivating links with the far right in Europe…
Rik Verbbrughe, manager sportif durant quatre ans d'Israel Premier Tech, est clair dans Le Soir et Sudinfo : "J’estime que Sylvan Adams devrait changer le nom de l’équipe, la couleur du maillot" www.lesoir.be/696945...
September 4, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Former IPT manager Rik Verbrugge says team should change name. It could work in terms of not attracting protest. But it’d be superficial. Not sure if team owner Adams would want to, and he’s a very political figure, eg close to Netanyahu and been cultivating links with the far right in Europe…
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The war is coming home for Israel-Premier Tech.
Riders are refusing to sign for the squad, morale is suffering, and rumours swirl over a name change and sponsors.
@cmbreports.bsky.social has the story:
escapecollective.com/the-war-is-c...
Riders are refusing to sign for the squad, morale is suffering, and rumours swirl over a name change and sponsors.
@cmbreports.bsky.social has the story:
escapecollective.com/the-war-is-c...
The war is coming home for Israel-Premier Tech
Riders are refusing to sign for the squad, morale is suffering, and rumours swirl over a name change and sponsors.
escapecollective.com
September 3, 2025 at 10:47 PM
The war is coming home for Israel-Premier Tech.
Riders are refusing to sign for the squad, morale is suffering, and rumours swirl over a name change and sponsors.
@cmbreports.bsky.social has the story:
escapecollective.com/the-war-is-c...
Riders are refusing to sign for the squad, morale is suffering, and rumours swirl over a name change and sponsors.
@cmbreports.bsky.social has the story:
escapecollective.com/the-war-is-c...
Just to clarify, the ‘pro-Palestine’ protests at the Vuelta are fuelled by the presence of the Israel Premier Tech team.
If that team withdraws from the Vuelta, the protests will stop.
If that team withdraws from the Vuelta, the protests will stop.
'Putting us in danger isn't going to help your cause'
Tom Pidcock slams protests after missing out on a chance at victory in neutralized stage at chaotic Vuelta a España
https://bit.ly/465jDhg
Tom Pidcock slams protests after missing out on a chance at victory in neutralized stage at chaotic Vuelta a España
https://bit.ly/465jDhg
Pidcock Slams Vuelta Protest Chaos: ‘Putting Us in Danger Isn't Going to Help Your Cause'
'It's disappointing. I think I had a good chance to win:' Pidcock frustrated at missing chance on Vuelta win after protesters force neutralization of finale.
bit.ly
September 3, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Just to clarify, the ‘pro-Palestine’ protests at the Vuelta are fuelled by the presence of the Israel Premier Tech team.
If that team withdraws from the Vuelta, the protests will stop.
If that team withdraws from the Vuelta, the protests will stop.
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i dunno i think it might be the exact opposite of that
September 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
i dunno i think it might be the exact opposite of that
It’s transfer bullshit day…!
September 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM
It’s transfer bullshit day…!
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Rethinking watts per kilo:
How teams are pushing focus onto raw power rather than extreme leanness to keep pace in the hyper-aggressive modern era:
https://bit.ly/4p0QNqY
How teams are pushing focus onto raw power rather than extreme leanness to keep pace in the hyper-aggressive modern era:
https://bit.ly/4p0QNqY
Rethinking Watts per Kilo: How Pro Cycling is Fighting its History of Hunger
‘There are always riders who want to be lighter than we advise': Teams strive to save riders from themselves in the chase for race-weight and shift the focus to raw power.
velo.outsideonline.com
August 31, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Rethinking watts per kilo:
How teams are pushing focus onto raw power rather than extreme leanness to keep pace in the hyper-aggressive modern era:
https://bit.ly/4p0QNqY
How teams are pushing focus onto raw power rather than extreme leanness to keep pace in the hyper-aggressive modern era:
https://bit.ly/4p0QNqY
At least he didn’t bite him
Seconds after the final whistle, Suárez and other Inter Miami players instigated a melee.
Suárez seemed to spit at the Seattle staffer, who reacted as if he’d been hit by something.
More from the incident ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
Suárez seemed to spit at the Seattle staffer, who reacted as if he’d been hit by something.
More from the incident ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/658...
Luis Suárez appears to spit at Sounders staffer amid ugly scenes after Leagues Cup final
Things took a lamentable turn after Inter Miami's comprehensive defeat in Seattle
www.nytimes.com
September 1, 2025 at 8:31 AM
At least he didn’t bite him
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Full page article for Paul Seixas in L'Equipe today. A detail but telling is the paper sent its lead cycling writer Alex Roos to cover Seixas. If his win was expected it's impressive all the same, first year out of the junior ranks and he wins l'Avenir, it's only U23 race he'll do...
August 30, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Full page article for Paul Seixas in L'Equipe today. A detail but telling is the paper sent its lead cycling writer Alex Roos to cover Seixas. If his win was expected it's impressive all the same, first year out of the junior ranks and he wins l'Avenir, it's only U23 race he'll do...