Israel-Premier Tech sign up promising British youngster Joe Blackmore

Joe Blackmore celebrates his Tour du Rwanda 2024 victory on the final podium
Joe Blackmore celebrates his Tour du Rwanda 2024 victory on the final podium (Image credit: Getty Images)

Israel-Premier Tech have announced the signing of British talent Joe Blackmore after the 21-year-old started his 2024 season with a series of impressive performances for the ProTeam's Continental development squad.

A versatile rider with experience in both cyclo-cross and mountain bike, Blackmore is fairly new to road racing. But he has already scored a series of impressive results – both at U23 and professional level.

Dani Ostanek
Senior News Writer

Dani Ostanek is Senior News Writer at Cyclingnews, joining in 2017 as a freelance contributor and later being hired full-time. Before joining the team, they had written for numerous major publications in the cycling world, including CyclingWeekly and Rouleur.

Dani has reported from the world's top races, including the Tour de France, Road World Championships, and the spring Classics. They have interviewed many of the sport's biggest stars, including Mathieu van der Poel, Demi Vollering, and Remco Evenepoel. Their favourite races are the Giro d'Italia, Strade Bianche and Paris-Roubaix.

Season highlights from the 2024 season include reporting from Paris-Roubaix –  'Unless I'm in an ambulance, I'm finishing this race' – Cyrus Monk, the last man home at Paris-Roubaix – and the Tour de France – 'Disbelief', gratitude, and family – Mark Cavendish celebrates a record-breaking Tour de France sprint win.