 The champion's jersey | |
| Race details | |
|---|---|
| Region | Switzerland |
| Discipline | Cyclo-cross |
| Type | National championship |
| Organiser | Swiss Cycling |
| Web site | www |
| History | |
| First edition | 1912 |
| Editions | 109 (as of 2021) |
The Swiss National Cyclo-cross Championships are held annually to decide the cycling champions in the cyclo-cross discipline, across various categories. [1]
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