Four-time champion of the French Grand Tour was caught in a high-speed pileup during the opening stage

Israel Start-Up Nation includes Guy Niv, first Israeli to ride tour; teams to be expelled if any 2 members of entourage test positive for COVID-19

'My dream of a lifetime has now been realized,' says team's Guy Niv; owner Sylvan Adams says his main goal isn't to win but to develop the sport in Israel, change country's image

Cycling enthusiast has already pulled off a number of biking, car-racing and soccer coups in his quest to counter the 'distorted image' of the Jewish state presented in media