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Derek Gee-West Settles Lawsuit, Joins Lidl-Trek for 2026

1/15/2026

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Derek Gee-West, a Canadian cyclist, resolved a $30 million lawsuit with Israel-Premier Tech, enabling him to join Lidl-Trek for 2026.
He seeks a Giro d'Italia podium after months of uncertainty.
Gee-West faced safety concerns and political beliefs about his former team's ownership.
He plans to race for Lidl-Trek in Volta ao Algarve and the Tour of the Alps.

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Story summary

Derek Gee-West, a Canadian cyclist, resolved a $30 million lawsuit with Israel-Premier Tech, enabling him to join Lidl-Trek for 2026.
He seeks a Giro d'Italia podium after months of uncertainty.
Gee-West faced safety concerns and political beliefs about his former team's ownership.
He plans to race for Lidl-Trek in Volta ao Algarve and the Tour of the Alps.