Guy Sagivthe first Israeli professional cyclist to successfully complete a Grand Tour, the Tour of Italy 2018who started from Jerusalem, opened the way for the Israeli runners who succeeded him. Today, after 10 years in the training Israel-Premier Tech, Sagiv concludes his running journey with ProTeam training. At 29 years old, he is the only rider to have competed with the team since its first season in 2015. He leaves behind some impressive statistics. He represented the team in 467 races, contributing to numerous victories. In total, he has covered more than 274,000 kilometers in training and racing, a distance close to Cycling around the world seven times.
Video – Sagiv ended his career at the Tour of Guangxi
Sagiv will occupy a role within the training staff
“What I will remember most is breaking the glass ceiling, not just for myself, but also for the Israelis who followed me and the young riders who are knocking on the door of professional cycling I proved to them that the dream was completely achievable. In this sense, I am very proud of what I accomplished – not only the unforgettable Giro, but also the years of my professional career and participation in the most important races. most prestigious in the world” the Israeli said.
“I am touched to see the end of Guy's journey as a professional runner with our team. Guy is a consummate professional, who gives his all for the team and his teammates, whatever aspect of the race we ask of him. Guy has also acted as a mentor to young Israelis, an activity he will continue as he prepares to take on a new role within our team.” added the IPT owner, Sylvan Adams.
