Czech Tour 2025: A look back at the biggest stage race in the Czech Republic
The biggest Czech stage race Czech Tour started from Prague for the first time in history and in four days it crossed the country to the top of Pusteven. The competitors covered a total of 663 kilometres and climbed 9,209 vertical metres. MND as the main partner was there not only with support for the starting cyclists, but also with an accompanying program for the fans.
Wednesday 13 August 2025
Opening ceremony in Prague, Hradčany Square
On Wednesday 13 August 2025 we met for the first time cycling teams from various countries at Hradčany Square. Our colleagues from MND were also there, where fans could participate in a competition to win a high-end electric bike. Within the first hour of the opening ceremony, we registered over 80 competitors.
Thursday 14th August 2025
- stage from Prague to Karlovy Vary
The opening stage was 163 km long with an elevation gain of 1,999 meters. The winner was Luke Lamperti.
The start of the race took place at the Victory Square on Thursday 14 August. My colleagues and I were on site here as well, entering the contestants into the electric bike game and right after the racers started, we drew the lucky winner. The winner was Ms. Kateřina Pumrová, who received her gift voucher for an electric bike directly on the stage from Milan Duba, Managing Director of MND Energie.
Friday 15 August 2025
- Stage from Pardubice to Dlouhé stráně
The second stage kicked off at Pernštýnské náměstí in Pardubice on Friday 15 August. The riders had 173 km to cover with a challenging elevation gain of 2,447 metres and Junior Lecerf took the victory.
We were not missing here either. My colleagues and I engaged more than 100 spectators who were entered into a draw the following day to win an electric bike.
Saturday 16th August 2025
- Stage from Prostějov to Ostrava
On the third day, the competitors had a 149 km long course with the finish on Masaryk Square in Ostrava. Twenty-four-year-old Australian Liam Walsh triumphed in the mass finish.
In Ostrava we had an activation zone for the fans. In addition to the e-bike competition, we handed out balloons, lemonades and fans could see the e-bikes on display.
More than 220 spectators participated and we drew another winner on the spot. The second electric bike went to Mrs. Jana Fierlová, who received a gift voucher from Milan Duba.
Sunday 17th August 2025
- Stage from Kroměříž to Pustevny
The final stage was 179 km long and offered almost 3,000 vertical metres thanks to the double climb to Pustevny. Jannis Peter celebrated the victory among hundreds of fans at the top.
We didn't miss the activation zone in the last stage either. More than 290 fans joined the competition this time. All participants were entered into the final draw, which took place on August 19. In addition, during the award ceremony on the podium, Milan Duba presented the jersey to the best sprinter of the stage.
MND's activation campaign has been seen and heard
Our activation campaign was also supported in the media. Listeners of Radio Blaník could compete with us for five cycling computers worth CZK 6,500. The contestants' task was to call in to the broadcast and correctly answer the question "More or less". Those who were not lucky could join the online competition for an electric bike directly on the mnd.cz website.
Cycling fans could watch the Czech Tour in the studio of CT Sport, where 90-minute recordings from all stages, supplemented by a studio programme, were commented by Tomáš Jílek.
The viewers could also participate in the competition for an electric bike, which together with the green MND jersey was directly part of the studio.
The Czech Tour was also broadcast by Eurosport to more than 190 countries around the world.
We would like to thank all our colleagues who participated in the preparation or implementation of the campaign, as well as those who were with us directly on the individual stages of the Czech Tour - Milan Dub, Jan Sýkora, Markéta Hruzová, Lucie Čermáková, Mária Kadorová, Martin Šípek, Melisa Čaldaroská, Michael Hájek, Tereza Lázenská, Klára Hurdová, Martin Beneš, as well as Michal Vejborný, Iveta Rossová, Erica Benefiová, Vítek Szepa and Jan Ksander.
Keep an eye on MiND, where we will soon announce a competition for signed jerseys of individual stage winners. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram. There you will find more photos and videos directly from the Czech Tour.
The electric bike competition continues
The competition with MND for an electric bike continues due to the great interest. We've set up a special draw to take place on 31 October 2025. If you haven't entered yet, you still have the opportunity. MND Energie | Gas and electricity at bargain prices - Electric bike competition
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