A three-day stage race through the Czech Republic that rewards climbers and time trialists in equal measure.
The women's Czech Tour is a three-day ProSeries stage race through the Czech Republic each August. Shorter than its men's counterpart by a day, it condenses climbing, time trialing, and GC pressure into a format where every stage directly shapes the overall classification.
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The Czech Tour Women delivers stage-race intensity without the attrition of a week-long calendar commitment. Held in mid-August, it sits in the gap between the Olympic Games and the autumn classics, attracting riders who need racing rhythm or a late-season result. The short format compresses tactical decisions and rewards riders who can handle multiple disciplines across consecutive days.
The race typically unfolds across three stages that test different skill sets. Expect at least one summit finish or hilly road stage that separates the climbers, often paired with a time trial that can overturn small gaps or cement a lead. Flat or rolling stages become positioning battles for bonus seconds and stage wins. The short overall distance means that every stage carries weight, and a single bad day can end GC ambitions. Teams with versatile leaders who can climb and time trial hold the advantage, while pure sprinters often find limited opportunities unless the route includes a flat opener or transition stage.
The race runs through the sandstone landscapes of Bohemian Switzerland in northern Czech Republic, with hilly terrain that favors climbers and all-rounders.
One of the longest-running women's stage races in the world (since 1988), the race has served as a development ground for future WorldTour stars.
Most recent winner: Kate Richardson
Julia Kopecky became the first Czech winner in modern history, winning on home roads.
Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig won as a young talent, foreshadowing her rise to the WorldTour.
Won in 2016 before her rise to WorldTour prominence, showcasing the race as a proving ground.
Won in 2018, one of several future WorldTour riders who passed through this race early in their careers.
Sandstone landscapes and hilly roads through the Ceske Svycarsko region of northern Czech Republic.
