53rd Course de la Paix Juniors / Junior Peace Race

Litoměřice, May 8, 2025 – The traditional stage cycling race Course de la Paix Juniors – Terezín kicked off today in Litoměřice, launching its opening stage as part of the prestigious UCI Men Junior Nations’ Cup series. The first stage spanned 109.9 kilometers through the picturesque landscape of the Ústí nad Labem Region near the town of Úštěk. The starting line welcomed top junior cyclists from around the world, ready to take on a challenging, hilly course. Spectators in Úštěk were treated to three exciting local circuits, featuring three of the stage’s five categorized climbs.

Litoměřice/Terezín, May 5, 2025

This year’s edition of the Course de la Paix Juniors will welcome an exceptionally strong lineup of 24 international teams, further confirming the growing prestige of this traditional race. Participants will arrive from across Europe, North America, and even Australia, promising not only a high sporting level but also a uniquely international atmosphere.

The preliminary technical guide of the Course de la Paix Juniors 2025 is now available to download.

Terezín, May 5, 2024 - The final stage of the Course de la Paix Juniors promised an exciting battle not only for the stage victory but especially for the prestigious overall triumph in the race. The 98.3 km long route led around Terezín and Litoměřice and was embellished with 4 mountain primes in Chudoslavice. The weather favored the cyclists on the last day of the race.