
(Main image courtesy of Startup)
As reported on the sports channel, Startup Nation confirmed today (Thursday) that Chris Fromm will jump with the Israeli cycling team in the Emirates column that will open on February 21. Along with the big star, Israeli champion Omar Goldstein will also ride. This will be the British rider’s debut in the team’s blue and white uniform.
The start-up made its debut in the Emirates column last season, before the peace treaty was signed between the two countries and the hosts went out of their way to welcome the team with warmth and friendship. Goldstein, Who will return to this column for the first time as Israeli champion, said he hopes to see Israeli fans on the side of the road: “It would be great if that happened and we will see Israeli fans there along with statements. And certainly when it will be the first time I ride alongside Fromm, a great rider I have always admired,” he said. .
For the Briton, who has won the Tour de France 4 times and joined the Israeli team this year, his debut column in the Emirates will be an opportunity to build his fitness gradually towards the peak of the season and the main goal – the Tour de France to be held in July.
The owner of the group, Sylvan Adams: “I will not forget how warmly we were received there last season, even before the peace agreement was signed. I look forward to continuing to build this friendship when we return there next month.”
The organizers of the competition have revealed that Filippo Ghana, the world champion against the clock, will be part of the Inaus team in a competition in the Persian Gulf. This is a mostly flat race, except for one section on it, so the best sprinters like Caleb Yuan (Lotto), Sam Bennett (Deconic Quickstep), Pascal Ackerman (Bora-Hengro) and Fernando Gaviria (UAE) will take part. In addition, Tour de France champion Taday Fogchar will also be part of the column.
We are delighted to return to the UAE 🇦🇪 Tour.
Chris Froome to make his inaugural race, alongside Israeli champion, Omer Goldstein.
Full statement: https://t.co/gtHK8fR7pj pic.twitter.com/5POsSVVHDC– Israel Start-Up Nation / Israel Cycling Academy (@TeamIsraelSUN) January 21, 2021