Israeli cyclist Guy Sagiv copes with the tragedy of October 7

Riding With: A Podcast by Jonathan E. Kaplan

This episode of the RIDING WITH podcast is produced in partnership with Bartali – Youth in Movement (BYIM), a unique Israeli nonprofit that operates a network of cycling centers for at-risk youth aged 13-18, who live mainly in youth villages and welfare boarding facilities throughout Israel, as a platform for social mobility.

After October 7, BYIM launched YOUTH STRONGER TOGETHER, a joint ride with thousands of others from Israel and around the world to restore and support the resilience of Israel’s children, especially those from the towns along the Gaza Strip.
In late October, I spoke with Guy Sagiv, a veteran professional cyclist from Israel who rides for Team Israel-Premier Tech. Sagiv is married to Omer Shapira, an accomplished professional cyclist in her own right. They were married last year and just had a baby. In today's episode, Sagiv talks about his experience in Israel on October 7, how that day has changed him and his view of the world, and what he plans to do moving forward. Sagiv and Shapira are very lucky--for but a small decision made the day before, who knows what bloodshed might have been visited upon them.
Thanks for listening and please visit https://youthstrongertogether.com/stronger-together for more information about Bartali – Youth in Movement.
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Chapters

1. Israeli Cyclist's Career and Resilience (00:00:00)

2. Surviving the Gaza Border Attack (00:13:53)

3. Conflict's Impact on Israeli Families (00:24:32)

4. Qualifying for Olympics and Balancing Responsibilities (00:33:12)