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The pressure on the Israel-Premier Tech team is mounting, with co-title-sponsor Premier Tech joining calls for the team to change its name.
Earlier this week, bike sponsor Factor said that without a name change, its relationship with the team could not continue.
The team has also taken heat from external sources, with next year’s Tour de France Grand Départ host Barcelona and Vuelta host the Canary Islands both saying they do not want Israel-Premier Tech to participate. In addition, the early-season O Gran Camiño stage race in Spain has said the team will not be invited.
