Karel Vacek was on everyone's radar at the beginning of 2019. Why? Because he was one the very few riders to beat the phenomen Remco Evenepoel head to head. Even more impressively, he was able to achieve this feat multiple times in 2018. However since then, things haven't gone so smoothly for the now 23-year-old Czech climber.
In Vacek's sixth season among professionals he'll already wear sixth outfit, having raced for Hagens Berman Axeon, Colpack, Qhubeka Assos, Tirol KTM and Corratec - Selle Italia previously. Vacek, who was second in a stage to Gran Sasso at last year's Giro d'Italia, will immediately get into action for his new team, racing Vuelta Ciclista a la Region de Murcia this Saturday.
"I am very grateful and happy to be able to ride for the Burgos-BH team. I hope to become a valuable rider for the team and help achieve good results. My biggest goal is to be useful to the team, do well in races and try to nominate for La Vuelta, if Burgos-BH is invited," Vacek said in a press release.
"I think Burgos-BH is the perfect team for me, since they ride very tough races that fit perfectly to my qualities. I have already spoken with most of the staff and with some of the colleagues. Everyone has received me very well. I'm looking forward to starting the season and showing what I'm capable of."
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Ondrej ZhasilCycling Journalist
Ondřej Zhasil is a cycling journalist at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2023. He is based in Ostrava, the third-largest city in the Czech Republic, and covers professional cycling across the main UCI competitions, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España. A key focus of his work is startlist analysis and pre-race coverage, where he examines team selections, rider line-ups, and tactical scenarios ahead of major events.
Alongside WorldTour coverage, Ondřej has developed specific expertise in junior cycling and in racing across East Asia, including competitions in China and Japan. He also maintains a broad working knowledge of other disciplines and levels, including cyclocross, while continuing to expand his understanding of mountain bike racing.
Ondřej holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics, which supports his analytical, data-driven approach to performance and race analysis. In his reporting, he regularly uses ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available.
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