Four days of stage racing through the Czech Republic
Czech Tour
A late-summer stage race that rewards consistency and tactical awareness across varied terrain in the heart of Central Europe.
Next edition Aug 12โ15, 2027
- Location
- ๐จ๐ฟ Czech Republic
- When
- Mid August
- Course
- Stage Race
- Most recent winner
- ๐บ๐ธ Andrew August (2026)
- Also known as
- Tour of the Czech Republic
- Category
- Menโs 2.Pro
About Czech Tour
Czech Tour is a four-day men's cycling stage race held each August in the Czech Republic. Part of the ProSeries calendar, it typically features a mix of rolling stages, punchy climbs, and time-trial tests that favor versatile riders.
Also known as: Tour of the Czech Republic
First held in 2009, the Czech Tour grew into the Czech Republic's main late-summer international stage race.
The race sits in the late-summer window when form is either sharpening for autumn or fading after a long season. That timing makes it a useful barometer for riders chasing late-season goals or testing their legs after a break. The compact format and varied stages reward riders who can handle multiple disciplines without excelling in just one.
Czech Tour winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2026 | ๐บ๐ธAndrew August |
| 2025 | ๐ง๐ชJunior Lecerf |
| 2024 | ๐จ๐ญMarc Hirschi |
| 2023 | ๐ฉ๐ชFlorian Lipowitz |
| 2022 | ๐ฎ๐นLorenzo Rota |
| 2021 | ๐ฎ๐นFilippo Zana |
| 2020 | ๐ฆ๐บDamien Howson |
2027 edition
Aug 12โ15, 2027.
Czech Tour route
The race typically unfolds across four days with a mix of sprint-friendly terrain and one or two hillier stages that shape the general classification. Some editions include a time trial, but the overall more often turns on selective uphill finishes and rolling roads that reward riders who can change pace repeatedly. GC contenders need to stay alert on the punchy days, where small groups can form quickly and time gaps open without a true mountain stage. The flatter stages still demand concentration because positioning and wind can expose weaker teams even when bunch sprints remain the most common outcome. The winner is usually an all-rounder who can survive the climbs, handle a fast finale, and avoid giving away seconds on the less dramatic stages.
What shapes the race
Race type
Four-day stage race through the Czech Republic, offering a mix of rolling roads and punchy finishes.
Development platform
The race regularly produces breakthrough results for young riders and development team riders testing their abilities.
Typical winner
A young climber or puncheur using the race as a stepping stone toward bigger stage races.
Signature landmarks
The rolling Moravian countryside provides the course.
- Terrain
Moravian hills
Rolling terrain through Moravia provides the climbing challenge without extreme gradients.
- Setting
Czech countryside
The race passes through vineyard-covered hills and small Czech towns.
History
Iconic victories
Marc Hirschi
Won in 2024, bringing WorldTour-level quality to a race that often rewards emerging talent.
Daryl Impey
Won in 2019, the most experienced champion in recent years.
Eras and records
A summer stage race through central Moravia, running since 2014.
Revival
The modern Czech Tour has been running since 2014 after earlier versions.
