A Montreal-based group has asked Mayor Valérie Plante to bar the Israel Premier-Tech cycling team from competing in the Grand Prix Cyclistes de Montréal on Sept. 14.

Palestinian and Jewish Unity (PAJU) is urging the city to exclude the squad. The Canadian-Israeli co-owner of the cycling team, Sylvan Adams, has described the riders as ambassadors for Israel.

The demand follows recent calls in Spain for the team to withdraw from the Vuelta a España after a pro-Palestinian protest disrupted the race.

Spain's foreign minister also said he would support expelling Israel-Premier Tech from the Vuelta.

Canadian cyclist Derek Gee leaving Israel-Premier Tech after contract dispute

Canadian rider Pier-André Côté is competing with Israel-Premier Tech at the Vuelta. Former Canadian star Steve Baue

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