Michael Schwarzmann will stay on with Israel – Premier Tech in 2025, as the team and the 33-year-old German have agreed on a one-year contract extension.
“I really like the atmosphere in this team,” Schwarzmann explains. “This year, we showed that everybody works really well together, riders and staff, and I hope that we can continue on this path next year and do even better.”
The 2024 season was Schwarzmann’s first year with IPT, joining as a key leadout rider for his countryman and top sprinter Pascal Ackermann. After fine-tuning the leadouts throughout the season, Schwarzmann believes next year will be even better.
He adds: “This year, most of us were racing together for the first time. We all learned a lot, and I think this will be an advantage for us next year. We have a good mix of young and talented riders as well as more experienced guys, and I’m eager to help the team reach its goals.”
IPT’s General Manager, Kjell Carlström, is pleased to see Schwarzmann continuing with the team, highlighting his great spirit and dedication to the team’s success.
“Michael is a valued member of our IPT family,” says Carlström. “He comes to races and camps with a great attitude and really adds a lot to the good atmosphere of the team, on and off the bike. Michael is a loyal teammate and fully dedicated to the team’s goals. He’s also a key member of our leadout train, adding strength and experience to the hectic sprint finals.”
Team owner Sylvan Adams, too, is happy that Schwarzmann will stay within the IPT ranks next year.
“Schwarzie has been a reliable rider since he joined our team last year. He’s done everything that the performance group has asked of him, and more. Moreover, he fits right in and adds to the team chemistry. I’m very pleased that he will continue with IPT.”
Schwarzmann’s contract extension completes IPT’s 2025 roster with the German filling the team’s 30th spot.
Israel – Premier Tech in 2025:
* Pascal Ackermann (GER)
* George Bennett (NZL)
* Joseph Blackmore (GBR)
* Guillaume Boivin (CAN)
* Simon Clarke (AUS)
* Pier-André Côté (CAN)
* Itamar Einhorn (ISR)
* Marco Frigo (ITA)
* Chris Froome (GBR)
* Jakob Fuglsang (DEN)
* Derek Gee (CAN)
* Jan Hirt (CZE)
* Hugo Hofstetter (FRA)
* Hugo Houle (CAN)
* Oded Kogut (ISR)
* Matîs Louvel (FRA)
* Alexey Lutsenko (KAZ)
* Krists Neilands (LAT)
* Riley Pickrell (CAN)
* Nadav Raisberg (ISR)
* Matthew Riccitello (USA)
* Nick Schultz (AUS)
* Michael Schwarzmann (GER)
* Riley Sheehan (USA)
* Jake Stewart (GBR)
* Corbin Strong (NZL)
* Tom Van Asbroeck (BEL)
* Ethan Vernon (GBR)
* Stephen Williams (GBR)
* Michael Woods (CAN)
