 The champion's jersey | |
| Race details | |
|---|---|
| Region | Czech Republic |
| Discipline | Cyclo-cross |
| Type | National championship |
| Organiser | Czech Cycling Federation |
| History | |
| First edition | 1993 |
The Czech National Cyclo-cross Championships are held annually to decide the Czech cycling champions in the cyclo-cross discipline, across various categories. [1] [2]
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