There is no better way to delight cycling fans than to give them the chance to experience first-hand the atmosphere of the famous Tour de France. With our support, L’Etape Czech Republic will make this dream come true for Czech amateur cyclists for the fourth time this year.
L’Etape Czech Republic by Tour de France 2024
Why we support the project
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the event is part of a global series of races and thus makes Czech cycling part of a global context while bringing inspiration and know-how to the Czech Republic
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it gives Czech amateur cyclists a unique opportunity to try out the race in a professional style and with professional facilities
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association with the Tour de France makes this a major event not only for the cyclists themselves, but also for all cycling fans and sports fans in general
About the project
L’Etape Czech Republic by Tour de France is a race for the yellow jersey over various distances. There are climbing and sprinting points available for the green and polka dot jersey. But it can also be a leisurely ride. Each rider can approach it in their own way, safe in the knowledge that, as long as they finish, they will receive a medal.
The hills stage scheduled for Saturday 15 June starts and finishes in Prague. Its three routes of different lengths are on closed roads in the Křivoklát, Beroun and Český kras districts.
Since its inception, the race organisers have said that L’Etape Czech Republic is an opportunity to become Sagan, Froome or Contador for a day. That is truer than ever this year. Alberto Contador, the Spanish cyclist who won the Tour de France in 2007 and 2009 and notched up two overall victories in the Giro and three in the Vuelta, is this year’s principal ambassador. Cycling fans will not only be able to become him in spirit, but to meet him in person on the course.
I’m looking forward to chatting with the other riders in the peloton and with fans along the course and at the finish. I hear there will be thousands of them, which is great.
– Alberto Contador
Other star ambassadors Zdeněk Štybar, Ján Svorada, Tomáš Bábek, Martina Sáblíková and Tereza Vlk Huříková will add a touch of exclusivity to the event.
Like the Tour de France, L’Etape Czech Republic is not just about racing. It offers a vast range of events on the side, so there will be something to please cycling fans, families with children and lovers of French culture and gastronomy. The festival park at Strahov in Prague will once again feature stalls, attractions, a museum and official Tour de France products.
The hills stage is the first stage in this year’s L’Etape Czech Republic by Tour de France. The 101-kilometre mountains stage with an elevation gain of over 2,100 metres will take place in Prachatice on 17 August.
