Israel – Premier Tech team manager steps down as the team looks for improvements in 2025: "I feel the need to slow down for a while"
CyclingFriday, 15 November 2024 at 16:30
Israel – Premier Tech have announced today that their team
manager Sep Vanmarcke has stepped back from his role, heading in to next
season. The 36 year old rode for the team between 2021 and 2023, before retiring
early due to complications with his heart. With his knowledge and experience,
he walked straight into the role as the team’s manager.
In a team press release, Vanmarcke explained his decision. “The
past one and a half years have been a roller coaster. I jumped from being a pro
rider to a Sports Director after I was diagnosed with heart problems and having
to stop in this way had always been something difficult to accept.
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"I tried to be the best DS I could be but, in my head, I need
space so I feel the need to slow down for a while, spend some time with my
family and find new goals in life."
The general manager of the team, Kjell Carlström, explained
that whilst Vanmarcke is moving on, he could return in the future. “I can say
with certainty that the door will always be open for Sep to return to IPT as a
Sports Director should he decide this is the right move for him.
“We wish Sep all the best with his future endeavours and
have no doubt that Sep will remain close with his IPT family.”
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