Mathieu Kockelmann wins in the rain. Mathys Rondel still in the lead
“I didn’t know that I had won because I thought there was still a breakaway in front” – said shaking Mathieu Kockelmann at the finish of the 3rd stage of the ORLEN Nations Grand Prix at Štrbské Pleso. The dynamic Luxembourger was the best of the reduced group on the long climb. Mathys Rondel from […]
Another mountainous challenge awaits
ORLEN Nations Grand Prix route doesn’t ease up. After yesterday’s demanding finish at Kohutka, riders are in for another mountainous finale. This time, the finish line will be located in the picturesque surroundings of Štrbské Pleso, where a stage of the race also ended last year. ORLEN Nations Grand Prix has moved from Czechia to […]
Dream day for the French on Kohutka! Rondel wins and takes the lead!
“It’s a perfect day – first and second place on the stage and in the general classification” – described a delighted Mathys Rondel after winning the second stage of the ORLEN Nations Grand Prix. The Frenchman was clearly the best on the demanding climb to Kohutka, where he won… ahead of his national teammate! The […]
Mountain spectacle in Czechia! Ready for the 2nd stage!
The first stage of the ORLEN Nations Grand Prix delivered plenty of excitement and unexpected outcomes to the fans. Under the Bouzov Castle, Danish cyclist Kristian Egholm triumphed, the best among the trio of escapees. Today cyclists face an even tougher challenge – the finish line on the demanding ascent to Kohutka! Czechia delighted us […]
Kristian Egholm opens the race with the win near the Bouzov castle!
– Everyone was surprised at how beautiful the Czechia is, and what routes we raced on. Good asphalt, interesting roads, all the time through Czech hills. The finish on the climb was also impressive, hence the fast pace of the peloton and breakaway attempts. There was a bold attack of three riders, and we didn’t […]
ORLEN Nations Grand Prix 2024 – let’s get this started!
Everything is set to perfection. We’re kicking off the 6th edition of the ORLEN Nations Grand Prix, one of the most important events for U23 cyclists. On the first day, young riders face a dynamic, challenging stage from Prostejov to Bouzov, along the picturesque Czech roads. We’ve been waiting for this day for a long […]
Czesław Lang invites to ORLEN Nations Grand Prix 2024. “Great talents are born here”
– It’s going to be a beautiful race. It’s racing like in my days, without technology, without radios. The coach doesn’t whisper in the rider’s ear whether to attack or not, the rider makes the decision. It’s a great opportunity for cyclists to showcase themselves, to sign a professional contract – says Czesław Lang about […]
All set for the sixth edition of the ORLEN Nations Grand Prix
Twenty-five teams will be competing in the event that kicks off tomorrow in Prostějov, Czech Republic. There are just a few hours to go before the official start of the ORLEN Nations Grand Prix, part of the UCI U23 Nations Cup, which kicks off its sixth edition tomorrow, 15 May, in Prostějov. There will be […]
ORLEN Nations Grand Prix 2024, here are the stages in detail
There will be five fractions in the race dedicated to new talent, which will start in Prostějov on 15th May. The countdown is on to the new edition of the ORLEN Nations Grand Prix 2024, which will kick off the Nations’ Cup circuit from 15th-19th May and will once again see the best of the […]
ORLEN Nations Grand Prix route unveiled: discover the cities!
This year, the ORLEN Nations Grand Prix will start in the Czech Republic, then cyclists will ride through Slovakia and reach Poland. The grand finale will take place near the Arłamów Hotel. – We have prepared a comprehensive route where everyone will have the opportunity to show what they are capable of – said Czesław […]