The Czech Tour, the biggest domestic stage cycling race, is changing its dates for next year, taking place three weeks later, from 14th to 17th August 2025. Its prelude will be the Peace Race for riders under 23, which holds its usual spot at the end of May and early June (29th May – 1st June). Fans of world cycling can look forward to top races on Czech roads next year.
"We chose the dates carefully to suit the elite teams that will be preparing for the Vuelta. We have been in close contact with the riders and sports directors for this reason," explained race director Leopold König. "We believe that we will once again be able to attract great line-ups and stars from the world peloton, including the Czech ones."
Czech Tour 2024: Global reach and unforgettable atmosphere
Eight WorldTeam-licensed formations lined up at the start this year, including UAE Team Emirates, Bahrain Victorious, Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe and others. Among the stars were, for example, the late overall Czech Tour winner Marc Hirschi and two-time world champion Julian Alaphilippe.
"We had a fantastic atmosphere this year," says former outstanding cyclist Leopold König. "We have never raced in front of such a large crowd and we have never had such a strong starting field. I believe we will maintain the quality in 2025," he said.
Thanks to extensive television and digital coverage, the Czech Tour reached viewers in 190 territories around the world. The race was broadcast by 52 television stations. The coverage is expected to continue in 2025.
Peace Race for U23 riders: Stars of Tomorrow
The Peace Race, which takes place in late May and early June, is traditionally a test of the resilience and readiness of young cycling talents. In the past, future champions such as Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard have competed on Czech roads. Also in 2025, fans can look forward to seeing the names that will make World Tour history in the future.
Solidarity with the affected regions
The organisers of both races are actively involved in helping the regions affected by the devastating floods in mid-September. Robert Kolář, president of both races and vice-president of the Czech Cycling Federation, also expressed his solidarity with the regions. "Our races pass through the regions affected by the devastating floods. I take my hat off to all the brave people who have to face the consequences," he said.
Robert Kolář is very appreciative of the long-standing support of the towns and villages through which both races pass. "But after the devastating floods, we need to get involved and help as well. Our colleagues from the regional organising team have thus become involved in the damage repair," he added.
News for 2025
The organisers are promising a number of innovations for 2025, including new routes, start and finish towns and a rich supporting programme. "We will gradually publish more information," concluded Leopold König.
