Cycling

Yarkon River cycling event returns with 3 routes

The Riding in Hope event returns on October 16 with three cycling routes along the Yarkon River, ranging from 10 km for families to 37 km.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI
Riding in Hope, a reed tunnel in the Yarkon River.
Photo of the incident in Tel Aviv.

Palestinian illegal resident arrested after fatal car accident in Tel Aviv

The 24-year-old Palestinian entered Israel illegally and allegedly killed a cyclist while riding a stolen vehicle in Tel Aviv, the Israel Police announced.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN
Palestine Action hunger striker supporters hold pro-IRA and pro-Palestinian banners while protesting in Parliament Square while waiting for the Derry delegation on December 15, 2025 in London, UK; illustrative.

Israeli athletes removed from Northern Irish triathlon amid BDS pressure, fears for safety

A Northern Ireland triathlon dropped four Israeli athletes, sparking criticism from Jewish leaders and debate over whether sport should be used for political boycotts.

|ByJAMES GENN
Smoke rises as flames burn during a wildfire at Ares, Grionde, amongst worsening drought conditions following a heatwave and water shortages across much of France, July 25, 2026.

Wildfires across region force Tour de France to reroute final stage

The change is necessary because multiple first responders have been diverted to the fires. The new route will leave a smaller race footprint for local officials to secure.

|ByREUTERS

Israeli Olympian cycling toward Tokyo success at 2020 summer Olympics

As the 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 Israeli national Israeli champion, Shapira became the first woman to win four consecutive Israeli titles.

JULY 20, 2021ByGABRIELLE ABRAMS
Israeli cyclist Omer Shapira.

Tel Aviv to host inaugural cycling finale

Sylvan Adams Velodrome is the venue for the last UCI Track Champions League race in December.

MAY 19, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
UCI Champions League trophy.

Jerusalem to offer bike rentals citywide

Residents and visitors will be able to enjoy the use of 200 bicycles from 25 stations around the capital in the first stage of the project.

APRIL 25, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Bicycle rental station in Jerusalem

Waste not, want not

APRIL 7, 2021ByJASON BLACKSHAW

Cycling adventurer Roei 'Jinji' Sadan's organs donated, saves six

Sadan, 38, was struck and killed by a car near Rosh Hanikra last Friday. Sadan captivated many by cycling around the world, which he shared in the pages of the 'Post.'

MARCH 18, 2021ByMICHAEL STARR
Roei "Jinji" Sadan

Roei 'Jinji' Sadan, who biked around the world, dies at 38

Roei 'Jinji' Sadan was known for cycling around the world. During his 66,000 kilometer journey that took 1,458 days, he considered himself an ambassador to Israel in all the countries he rode through

MARCH 13, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Roei "Jinji" Sadan arrives at the Western Wall at the end of his around-the-world journey.

Israel Start-Up Nation geared up for season

Blue-and-white cycling team newcomer Chris Froome committed for long term, wants 5th Tour title

JANUARY 20, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
ISRAEL START-UP NATION co-owner Sylvan Adams (left) and team newcomer and cycling legend Chris Froome ride together in training.

Chris Froome samples hummus, tries out his Hebrew in preparation for 2021

Froome was recently signed to the ISN squad back in July of 2020, leaving his former team Ineos to ride out the remainder of his storied career in the Israeli blue and white.

JANUARY 12, 2021ByZACHARY KEYSER
British cyclist Chris Froome.

Team Israel Start-Up Nation to open 2021 season with Girona training camp

Camp will be first gathering of revamped squad • Visit to Israel postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions.

JANUARY 6, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
British cyclist Chris Froome.

Is Cycling Good For Weight Loss?

JANUARY 5, 2021ByLEO GIOSUÈ