Cycling teams could boycott races involving Israel-Premier Tech after Vuelta chaos

Protests forced cancellation of final stage in Madrid

Dismay at Israel-Premier Tech’s refusal to withdraw

World Tour cycling teams may refuse to race against Israel-Premier Tech following the multiple protests during the Vuelta a España that exploded into street violence in central Madrid on Sunday.

Sources within rival teams have expressed their dismay to the Guardian at the refusal of the team to withdraw from the Vuelta and the lack of protection from the International Cycling Union (UCI) for their own commercial and sporting interests.