Lanterne Rouge Cycling Podcast Thomas' New Role At Ineos & Israel - Premier Tech Rebrands | LRCP Weekly #25
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Dec 5, 2025 A major rebrand shakes up Israel Premier Tech as they transition to NSN, with discussions on sponsorship surprises and team dynamics. Geraint Thomas embarks on a new journey as Ineos' Director of Racing, raising questions about his influence. Biniam Girmay joins NSN, promising excitement for the team's ambitions. Veronica Ewers bravely shares her struggle with RED-S, highlighting the importance of awareness in cycling. Lastly, João Almeida's contract extension with UAE and the unique concept of artificial climbs for the 2028 Worlds spark lively debate.
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Rapid Rebrand From Sponsor Collapse To New Owners
- Israel Premier Tech's sponsorship collapse quickly morphed into a full team rebrand and new ownership under NSN/Stoneweg.
- The team's infrastructure stayed largely the same while the commercial identity and jurisdiction shifted rapidly.
New Name, Same Base: Girona Stays Central
- NSN is the new title brand while Stoneweg appears to supply the money, creating a joint venture-style ownership.
- The team's base, service course and staffing largely remained in Girona despite the Swiss registration and new sponsors.
Contract Clash: Derek Gee's Uncertain Future
- Derek Gee's contractual status is disputed: the team believes contracts transferred, while Gee feels his position became untenable.
- The rebrand and ownership change strengthen Gee's argument he may not ride for the new NSN setup.