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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 12โ€“15, 2027

When
Mid August
Course
Stage Race
Also known as
Tour of the Czech Republic

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

YearWinner
2026๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธAndrew August
2025๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ชJunior Lecerf
2024๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ญMarc Hirschi
2023๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชFlorian Lipowitz
2022๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นLorenzo Rota
2021๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นFilippo Zana
2020๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บDamien Howson

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

  1. Race type

    Four-day stage race through the Czech Republic, offering a mix of rolling roads and punchy finishes.

  2. Development platform

    The race regularly produces breakthrough results for young riders and development team riders testing their abilities.

  3. 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.

  1. Moravian hills

    Rolling terrain through Moravia provides the climbing challenge without extreme gradients.

  2. Czech countryside

    The race passes through vineyard-covered hills and small Czech towns.

History

Iconic victories

  1. Marc Hirschi

    Won in 2024, bringing WorldTour-level quality to a race that often rewards emerging talent.

  2. 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.

  1. Revival

    The modern Czech Tour has been running since 2014 after earlier versions.