Biniam Girmay and NSN Cycling were among the squads showing off their newly signed riders wearing their new team jerseys on Thursday, january 1, 2026.
The Eritrean sprinter joined NSN Cycling Team on a three-year deal after his tenure with Intermarché-Wanty where he solidified himself as one of the fastest sprinters in the peloton, extraction Ghent-Wevelgem and a stage at the Giro d’Italia in 2022 and winning three stages and the points jersey at the Tour de France in 2024.
NSN Cycling had already unveiled their eyecatching new kit ahead of their debut season in 2026.
Israel-Premier Tech to Rebrand as NSN Cycling Team, Race Under Swiss License from 2026
The Israel-Premier Tech cycling team is set for a significant overhaul, rebranding as NSN Cycling Team for the 2026 season and switching to a Swiss licence. This change comes after a takeover by Never Say Never (NSN) and global investment platform Stoneweg. https://www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/teams-riders/israel-premier-tech-rebrand-as-nsn-cycling-team-for-2026-season-will-race-under-swiss-licence/
The team has secured a major signing in Eritrean rider Biniam Girmay, who will lead the squad. Girmay, a former Tour de France green jersey winner, stated that NSN was the onyl team he believed could provide the support needed for him to achieve victory in 2026. https://www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/teams-riders/israel-premier-tech-rebrand-as-nsn-cycling-team-for-2026-season-will-race-under-swiss-licence/
Currently boasting a roster of 28 riders,the NSN Cycling team also includes established names such as George Bennett,Alexey Lutsenko,and Stephen Williams.
The team unveiled its 2026 jersey in December, drawing inspiration from NSN’s home city of Barcelona. The design incorporates geometric patterns,color blocks,and elements reflective of contemporary Barcelona architecture.A nod to the team’s “Racing for Change” project is also present, with hints of Rwanda’s Imigongo art form integrated into the design. https://www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/teams-riders/israel-premier-tech-rebrand-as-nsn-cycling-team-for-2026-season-will-race-under-swiss-licence/
The team shared images of Girmay and other signings sporting the new kit on social media, generating excitement for the upcoming season. https://twitter.com/cantworkitout/status/2006641295263936785
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