The Jewish state's cycling team is 'showing the true heart of Israel to hundreds of millions of fans around the world and I could not be more proud,' said team co-founder Sylvan Adams.

Israel is enjoying yet another major breakthrough on the international stage, racing in the Tour de France for the first time ever!

The 'Start-Up Nation' cycling team will make history as the first Israeli team to compete in the Tour de France.

In the latest sign of warming relations between Israel and its Arab neighbors, members of the Startup Nation cycling team are participating in a race from Dubai to Abu Dhabi.

"Our doors are open to all," said Israel Cycling Academy Continental team co-owner Ron Baron.

The Israeli cycling team joined the Pro Continental ranks in 2017 and raced in the high profile Giro d’Italia event that began in Jerusalem last year.