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In 2021, during the celebration of the 30th anniversary of Kalas, we decided to donate one day's sales from pre-Christmas purchases on our eShop to support youth cycling projects in the Czech Republic.
We believe that youth teams, projects, races and academies are one of the most important pillars for the development of cycling in our country. With this idea in mind, Čestmír Kalaš founded his first workshop to produce cycling clothing. At the beginning of the 1990s, when the Tábor club lacked sufficient material support, he made a risky decision and embarked on a precarious business venture to keep the club running so that he could develop the talents of his charges.
At the beginning of the 1990s, Čestmír Kalaš founded his first textile workshop to produce cycling clothing to provide funds for the running of the Tábor club and thus develop the talents of his charges. At the same time, he was actively involved in coaching. In the photo he is in the role of a coach encouraging his ward Jiří Sosnovec during the Prague races at Višňovka.
The cycling academy of the club was literally founded just a few years ago. At its inception, the idea was to focus on training and sports education for youth, thus instilling a love for cycling in future generations. The project in Chýnov (100 km south of Prague) was started by two coaches with six children. After two years of work, they now have more than 20. Their drive for growth and constant progress is certainly not lacking.
"In 2022, we embarked on a long stage race, and I believe that regular coach education can help us progress. Therefore, we would direct part of the support specifically as an investment in the development of their knowledge. In addition, we are planning to purchase a team tent for the children. At the races, our performance will not be the only thing noticeable, but also the quality of our team support," says Tomáš Macháček, vice-chairman of the club.
A unique cycling academy for children of all ages. The MS Bike Academy team, led by former professional mountain bike racer Milan Spěšný, participates in all kinds of mountain bike races, but mainly focuses on the Czech MTB Cup.
"We would like to invest our financial support in materials to better support the team. One of them could be a motorized power washer, which would be used to wash the bikes after training and races. As the number of kids grows, we need to expand bike parking at the team tent, so we would increase the number of bike racks and retrofit the team tent facilities. From the rest of the funds, we will improve the mechanic's tools, which are needed at every race," says Milan Spěšný.
A mountain bike race aimed exclusively at children, the Junior Cup is a unique concept that allows young riders to experience both a time trial and a mass start race in one day. In addition, the terrain circuit is varied with several jump obstacles that teach technical skills to novice cyclists.
"With the donated amount, we are going to get jump obstacles such as bunnyhop planks, ramps and a start/finish gate. These are things of long-term use that most participants will enjoy and will make us all happy," says Jan Hruška, a former successful cyclist and current director of the Junior Cup race.
This cycling club based in Olomouc, in the East of the Czech Republic, whose origins date back to 2003, focuses mainly on youth road cycling and the education of young racers. Every year they have around twenty racers, from which several talents regularly make their mark in the adult categories or with professional teams. Such successful examples are Jakub Otruba, Jiří Petruš or Pavel Bittner, among others.
"We will be extremely grateful for the financial contribution and we will use it to buy equipment for our young athletes," plans the head of the team Jiří Kaňkovský.
A cycling academy of over 100 active children under the age of 12 from the Prague area. The young racers regularly participate in the Czech MTB Cup, the Czech Road Race Championships and the Czech Cyclocross Cup. In the winter, their training activities move to the indoor track in Motol, where they diligently prepare for the spring and summer season. The Academy organizes suburban and residential camps and is currently building a training centre for XCO near Kladno (Traily Mayrau).
With the received amount of 91,536 CZK, they purchased track bikes, which enabled beginner cyclists to acquire basic cycling habits and skills.
A series of cyclocross races organised by a group of enthusiastic cyclists from September to December, mainly in South Bohemia, trying to provide the best possible racing conditions for young racers in a friendly atmosphere. Dozens of beginner cyclists from 4 to 18 years of age regularly participate in the individual races, improving their cyclo-cross skills and learning about racing cycling on attractive courses.
"Thanks to the support of the Kalas brand, last year we managed to attract new organisers and expand the number of races. We also focused on the quality of the awards for the riders competing for points in the overall standings. We have improved the service for competitors, fans and organisers. We have expanded our track building and marking equipment. The benefit of our races for the development of young racers is reflected in their excellent results in the Czech Cup," documents Petr Zikmund, director of the entire CTW Junior Cup series.
We are returning to a collaboration that brings colour, vibrancy, and energy to our clothing. Introducing our new PosterLad art collection, based on the "Purple Glow" graphics by digital artist Vratislav Pecka, aka PosterLad. His signature style is once again unmistakable – colourful minimalism, simple geometric shapes, and compositions that feel lively and harmonious.
If we want to cycle when the weather is drizzly or rainy, we have two options. Either we hop on the indoor trainer and do a workout from the convenience of our own home, or we step out of our comfort zone and brave the weather outside. Both options offer benefits, but those who venture outdoors should consider a more substantial layer of clothing.
The insert, known among cyclists as the 'chamois’ or ‘pad’, is probably the most important part of any pair of cycling shorts. The quality of the pad is crucial for comfort and performance when cycling. A properly designed pad minimizes pressure on sensitive areas, provides ergonomic support and helps prevent blisters or abrasions. That's why our shorts and tights only feature pads from Elastic Interface, the world-renowned leader in this field. Years of experience, a proactive approach to development and the brand's exquisite materials ensure maximum comfort in the saddle.
Wondering what Christmas gifts to get for the cyclists in your life? We have prepared some practical tips for cycling gifts for him or her. Quality materials, thorough workmanship and modern style unite all these cycling present ideas.
A collaboration with Czech cycling legend Zdeněk Štybar celebrates his unique way of thanking his friends, family and fans for all the support he’s received throughout his glittering career. He has created this simple black and white design featuring a heartfelt “thank you” in multiple languages. Get your piece of cycling history now and join the celebration of this modern-day cycling hero.
Introducing the PosterLad collection, named after its designer. He is a digital artist who has been creating illustrations for more than eight years and has 900 posters to his credit. He describes his style as ‘colourful minimalism’, which is the spirit of this collection. He tries to make a simple visual impression through an interesting combination of colours and composition of individual shapes.
Cyclo-cross, the city of Tábor and the Kalas brand have been inseparable for several decades. In celebration of this, we decided to bring a unique form to this mutual fusion and commissioned a limited edition jersey named “TÁBOR - HOME OF CX”.
Introducing Fearlessly, the bold and original limited edition jersey design created by Lenka, our graphic designer and keen cyclist. It's a design that differs from current trends; a design that wants to be seen. Let's hear from its creator. Meet Lenka.
