Rik Verbrugghe leaves Israel-Premier Tech with immediate effect
Belgian Sporting Manager departs after four years
Four years after joining the team as a sports director, Rik Verbrugghe has left Israel-Premier Tech with immediate effect.
“Israel-Premier Tech and Rik Verbrugghe have amicably agreed to part ways and as such, Rik will step down from his role as Sporting Manager with immediate effect,” the team said in a statement sent to us this afternoon.
This morning we were notified via two sources that Verbrugghe, who had his contract up for review at the end of the year, had left the team. The riders and staff were notified today with the statement issued to the press and general public later this afternoon.
“It has been a pleasure to be part of IPT over the past four years. Between the highs and lows, successes and challenges, I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with the team.…