Confirmed by president of Israël cycling federation: TT in Jeruzalem (partly through old city), stage through Negev-dessert (echelons?), stage to Tel Aviv and then transfer to Sicily. Only Bahrain objected, but they will attend.
Lefevere to Sporza: can't confirm that Vermote refused AG2R. Trentrin seams to leave, but not AG2R or new Pineau team. In june Trentin went to Lefevere to deny the rumours of him negotiating with FDJ.