Michal Schlegel

Michal Schlegel (born 31 May 1995 in Ústí nad Orlicí, Czech Republic) is a Czech professional road racing cyclist. As of 2024, he rides for the UCI Continental team Kasper Crypto4me.

Early life and amateur career
Schlegel grew up in the eastern Bohemian town of Ústí nad Orlicí. He began cycling at a young age and progressed through the Czech junior development system, competing in national and international youth races.

Professional career

Schlegel’s early professional years were spent with the Czech Continental squad Elkov – Kasper, where he developed a reputation as a strong climber and stage‑race contender. In 2021 he signed with the Spanish ProTeam Caja Rural‑Seguros RGA, gaining experience in higher‑level European races before returning to Elkov – Kasper for the 2022 and 2023 seasons. In 2024 he joined the newly formed Kasper Crypto4me Continental team.

Major results

• 2021 – 1st Overall Tour of Małopolska (Poland)
• 2022 – 1st Visegrad 4 Kerekparverseny (Hungary)
• Multiple top‑10 finishes in UCI Europe Tour one‑day and stage races, including podium places at the Czech Cycling Tour and the Carpathian Couriers Race.

Riding style
Schlegel is noted for his climbing ability and consistency in multi‑stage events. He frequently contributes to team tactics in hilly terrain and is a regular contender for general‑classification positions in Continental‑level stage races.

References

• Wikipedia entry for Michal Schlegel (accessed 2024).
• ProCyclingStats rider profile, which lists his birth date, nationality, and team history.
• FirstCycling.com rider database, confirming his 2021 contract with Caja Rural‑Seguros RGA.
• RoadCycling.cz race report of the 2022 Tour of Małopolska, confirming his overall victory.