Our world champion finished fifth in the running for Czech sportsman of the year. “That's good because cyclocross isn't always as appreciated as other sports. But now it is and that makes me happy. Speed skater Martina Sablikova won the prize,” Zdenek said after training in his hometown on Thursday evening. “Tomorrow we're celebrating Christmas with my family, but today we're celebrating my birthday along with my dad's and godchild's. It's a shame Ine can't be here. She has to work on December 24th. After Christmas I'll return to Belgium. To ride in Zolder? That's hard to say now. I won't decide until the last minute.”