EUROPEAN JUNIOR CUP

Tábor – nearly 40 years old and still going strong!

The Tábor Triathlon Festival hosts the European Junior Cup race in 2023. The 38th annual race promise classic Tábor race track – sudden climbs, plenty of urban loops and massive support from spectators.

HOW TO REACH US?

Tábor - A historic vibrant city, the perfect place for a weekend trip!

By plane

Nearest airport

Vaclav Havel Airport (Prague) (PRG), the journey from the airport to Tábor takes appx. 1.5 hours (110 kilometers)

Transport from the airport

Transport from the airport Prague to Tabor [app. 110km] is provided by minibus for 8 persons including bike boxes and luggage.
The price is 100,- EUR (one way). Pay in cash EUR. Order the transport via following email: martin@triatlon-tabor.cz

By car

Race centre location

Černá perla restaurant
Šafaříkova 3123, 39002 Tábor

Tabor is located 100 kilometers south of Prague, 120 kilometers north of Linz, Austria, on the international road E55.

Parking

Parkoviště Tabačka (mapy.cz)
N 49°24.73710′, E 14°40.55762′

It is allowed to park your car in the streets that are not on the race track. Free parking is available on Saturdays from 12am and all Sundays. The official parking is located right at the start of the race, at the Černá Perla restaurant.

ACCOMMODATION

Hotel Tábor

Partner of the race, 250 meters from the race centre.

Address:
9. května 617
390 02 Tábor, CZ
Tel: +420 774 402 025
Order accommodation via mail: reservation@hoteltabor.eu
https://www.hoteltabor.eu

Prices:
Price for 1 night/per room appx. 1.490CZK (65€) / Double room
(Price includes: breakfast, VAT)
Method of the hotel payments: Credit card or Cash (day of arrival)

Important information:
Accommodation must be ordered before 10.7.2023! Directly through the hotel reservation system. Note: Triathlon race

Hotel Palcát

The athletes briefing and registration of competitors next to the hotel building, race centre 100m from the hotel.

Address:
9. Května 2471
390 02 Tábor, CZ
Tel: +420 774 706 495
Order accommodation via mail: recepce@hotelpalcat.cz
https://hotelpalcat.cz

Prices:
Price for 1 night/per room appx. 1.850CZK (75€) / Double room (Price includes: breakfast,VAT)
Method of the hotel payments: Credit card or Cash (day of arrival)

Important information:
Accommodation must be ordered before 10.7.2023! Directly through the hotel reservation system. Note: Triathlon race

EJC RACER TIME SCHEDULE

Saturday 22nd July 2023

13:00 – 14:00 Bike course familiarization

15:00 – 16:00 Athlete’s briefing

16:00 – 18:00 Athlete registration

With the assistance of the Municipal Police, the track will be partially closed
We'll drive one five-kilometer circuit

Sunday 23rd July 2023

JUNIOR WOMEN

11:00 – 12:10 Athletes lounge open

11:30 – 12:15 Check-in transition area

13:00 – 13:45 Swim warm-up

13:50 Line-up

13:55 Athlete introduction

14:00 START

15:00 – 15:30 Check-out transition area

15:30 – 16:00 Award ceremony

The Athletes Lounge is located in the center of the race near Černá perla restaurant
You will receive a timekeeping chip
Check-in control:
- printing overalls
- handlebar wheels
- rim approval
Race doctor is available next to the AL
Still water is available in AL

JUNIOR MEN

11:00 – 12:10 Athletes lounge open

11:30 – 12:15 Check-in transition area

11:30 – 12:15 Swim warm-up

12:20 Line-up

12:25 Athlete introduction

12:30 START

15:00 – 15:30 Check-out transition area

15:30 – 16:00 Award ceremony

The Athletes Lounge is located in the center of the race on TGM square
You will receive a timekeeping chip
Check-in control:
- printing overalls
- handlebar wheels
- rim approval
Race doctor is available next to the AL
Still water is available in AL

RACE MAPS

Race map (download in the full resolution)

WHAT TO SEE ORGANIZERS CHOICE

What to see?

Lost in the old town

12 kilometers of underground corridors, 75 meters high church tower, 17 city fountains or 70 centimeters wide street. We all have it here 🙂

Church tower entrance fee: 50 CZK, pay in cash only (CZK) | Opening hours MONDAY – FRIDAY: 10 – 17
Underground corridors entrance fee: 60 CZK, pay in cash or card | Opening hours MONDAY – FRIDAY: 9 – 17

Warm-up to Hýlačka view-tower

The great target for pre-race warm-up, 5 kilometers there, 5 back. With the beautiful view on Tábor.

View tower entrance fee: 20 CZK, pay in cash only, coins or paper money 100 and 200 CZK | Openning hours MONDAY – FRIDAY: 9 – 18

What to taste?

Bistro Pražská

The owners focus on light and nutritious meals, mostly vegan and vegetarian. They specialize mainly in lunch and breakfast.

Price range: 200 – 300 CZK for main course
Opening hours: MON-FRI 7.30-18 | SO 8.30-18 | SUN closed
Menu: bistroprazska.cz

Rafariz

The only Uyghur restaurant in the Czech Republic.

Price range: 130 – 200 Kč for the main course
Opening hours: THURSDAY: 11–22 | FRIDAY: 11–23 | SATURDAY: 11–23 | SUNDAY: 12–20
Menu: facebook.com/rafariz777

Where to celebrate the race?

Mocca Cafe

Family patisserie, which, by the way, participated with their ice cream in the World Gelato Tour in Bologna, Italy.

Opening hours: MONDAY–FRIDAY 8:30–19 | SATURDAY 9–19 | SUNDAY 10–19
Menu: moccacafe.cz

Kozlovna

Draft beer, draft Kofola and delicious food all 200 meters from the finish. Is there any more convenient place to celebrate? We recommend booking in advance.

Opening hours: MONDAY–THURSDAY 11–23 | FRIDAY–SATURDAY 11–1 | SUNDAY 11–22
Menu: kozlovna.cz/u-frantiska

Stánek na náměstí

Good beer, draft Kofola and especially sun deck chairs! All right on the main square.

Opening hours: depends, in summer almost all the time 🙂

More ideas on: visittabor.eu/what-to-do-in-Tabor

DOWNLOAD ATHLETES GUIDE

Download up-to-date Athletes' Guide for competitors and their accompaniment (ENG only)

DOWNLOAD ATHLETE'S GUIDE