 The champion's jersey | |
| Race details | |
|---|---|
| Region | Austria |
| Discipline | Cyclo-cross |
| Type | National championship |
| Organiser | Austrian Cycling Federation |
| History | |
| First edition | 1962 |
| Most wins | Peter Presslauer (11 wins) |
The Austrian National Cyclo-cross Championships are held annually to decide the Austrian cycling champions in the cyclo-cross discipline, across various categories. [1] [2]
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