CYCLING: Czech Tour 2.1 2025 (CZE)

Czech Republic 14 Aug – 17 Aug 2025 Class 2.1 – Stages – Class 1

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The Czech Tour is the largest professional stage race for cyclists in the Czech Republic. It was first held in 2009 under the name „Czech Cycling Tour.“ The event has grown in prestige over the years, becoming part of the UCI Europe Tour and attracting top-tier WorldTour teams and riders.

Key Moments and Developments:

Inaugural Race (2009): The race began as the Czech Cycling Tour.
Leopold König: Czech rider Leopold König won the second edition of the race in 2010. He is the most successful cyclist in the race’s history with two triumphs and later became the race director.
UCI Status: The race has improved its quality over time, and since 2015, it has been a category 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour.
Sponsorship and Naming: In 2021, the Czech lottery company Sazka became the main partner, and the race was known as the „SAZKA Tour“ until 2023, when it reverted to its current name.
Route and Profile: The race typically takes place in the Olomouc, Moravian-Silesian, and Pardubice regions. The routes often feature demanding climbs in the Jeseníky and Beskydy Mountains, with tough ascents on mountains like Dlouhé Stráně, Červenohorské sedlo, and Pustevny. The race traditionally concludes in Šternberk.
Notable Participants: The Czech Tour has seen a number of high-profile cyclists compete, including Primož Roglič, Julian Alaphilippe, Simon Yates, and Jonas Vingegaard.
Expansion of Events: An amateur race, the Czech Challenge Tour, was introduced in 2022 to run alongside the professional event, catering to youth and hobby cyclists.