The most prestigious domestic cycling events, the Czech Tour and the Peace Race for Under-23 riders, are entering the new season with a significant partner. The renowned Italian brand Alé has become the official supplier of jerseys for the leaders of individual classifications and the complete merchandising of the Czech Tour. The connection with the manufacturer that dresses the world elite is further confirmation of the growing international renown of both Czech races.
The choice of the Alé brand is no coincidence. The Italian manufacturer belongs to the absolute top in its field, and its products are synonymous with technological advancement and cutting-edge design. Alé currently dresses, for example, the WorldTour team Bahrain Victorious, the British national team British Cycling, and provides jerseys for the prestigious stage race UAE Tour.
Proof of growing prestige
The inclusion of the Czech Tour in the UCI ProSeries category for 2026 has catapulted the race a little closer to the absolute top. This shift attracts not only stronger teams but also premium partners.
"Every year we push the Czech Tour a little higher, and the connection with Alé is proof of that. We draw inspiration from the best. Italy is the cradle of cycling, and our new jerseys for the leading racers meet the strictest parameters," says Robert Kolář, president of the Czech Tour.
The jerseys from the Alé workshop will make their premiere at the end of May during the Peace Race for Under-23 riders (May 28–31), which is a traditional prelude and a test of form for future stars before the August peak of the season. This year, the Peace Race will be held for the first time in the UCI Europe Tour 2.2U category, which promises arguably the strongest competition in history set against the backdrop of the Jeseníky Mountains.
Collection for professionals and fans
The collaboration with the Alé brand also brings something new for fans along the route. Designer cycling jerseys and shorts will not be intended exclusively for the best racers in the peloton but will become part of the official merch. A collection will also be available for the youngest cyclists.
About the races:
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Peace Race U23 (May 28 – May 31, 2026): A four-day battle in the challenging terrain of the Olomouc and Moravian-Silesian regions. This year's edition will offer over 500 kilometers and almost 10,000 meters of elevation gain, including the queen stage to Dlouhé stráně.
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Czech Tour (August 13 – August 16, 2026): The largest stage race in the Czech Republic. As part of the UCI ProSeries, it will welcome elite rosters fighting for key points for the world rankings. The start of the eighteenth edition is planned in Prague, and the organizers are promising the hardest route in history.
