Pro cyclist Derek Gee spoke out publicly yesterday to confirm he has “formally and duly” terminated his contract with Israel–Premier Tech.
In a statement released on his social media channels, Gee said: “This was not an easy decision, but one I made after careful consideration and for legitimate reasons. Certain issues simply made my continuation at the team untenable.”
Gee’s decision follows Israel–Premier Tech’s statement last week that said the Canadian road cycling champion’s contract is valid until 2028.
"Israel-Premier Tech was unexpectedly issued a notice of termination from lawyers representing Derek Gee on Friday, 9 August," the team wrote.
"Gee, who is under his contract with Israel-Premier Tech until 2028, having signed a five-year contract extension in 2023, had been engaged in discussions with team management to renegotiate the conditions of his current contract."
Gee’s statement also came after reporting that Gee was linked with a move to Ineos Grenadiers, as reported by Daniel Benson and La Gazzetta dello Sport. But Gee has dismissed the rumours.
“I want to make it very clear, despite some current reporting, this decision solely concerns the termination of my previous contract with Israel–Premier Tech,” his statement said. "In accordance with UCI regulations, I have not yet signed with, nor even spoke to, any new teams.”
Gee has raced for Israel–Premier Tech since 2023. He finished ninth at the Tour de France last year and fourth at the 2025 Giro d’Italia.
He was supposed to be riding the Vuelta a España, which started on Saturday, but he was not announced as part of the Israel–Premier Tech squad.
