May 26, 26

The 12th International 3-Stage Cycling Race: Idrija Grand Prix 2026

Last weekend, Idrija hosted the 12th International 3-Stage Cycling Race, the Idrija Grand Prix, where young cyclists competed in three diverse stages—a mountain climb, a time trial, and a criterium through the city streets. The race offered an exciting and dynamic competition, in which our riders demonstrated competitive riding and excellent results.

Stage 1 – Ascent from Idrijska Bela to Zadlog

The first stage was a grueling mountain challenge that weeded out some of the competitors right from the start.

Boys C

  1. City: Tian Strah

  2. Location: Nace Markič Rus

  3. Location: Rok Vodlan

Boys B

  1. Location: Ivan Kandus

  2. Location: Jaka Malovrh

Boys A

  1. Location: Nace Zupančič

  2. Location: Aljaž Omerzel

  3. Location: Nik Mori

Younger juniors

  1. Location: Tadej Dogša

  2. City: Rok Kodermac

Stage 2 – Time Trial: Podroteja – Idrijska Bela (Lajšt)

The second stage was a time trial, where power, aerodynamics, and precision were the deciding factors.

Boys C

  1. Location: Nace Markič Rus

  2. City: Tian Strah

  3. Location: Rok Vodlan

Boys B

  1. Location: Jaka Malovrh

  2. Location: Ivan Kandus

Boys A

  1. Location: Nace Zupančič

  2. Location: Nik Mori

Younger juniors

  1. City: Rok Kodermac

  2. Location: Ažbe Hvastija

  3. Location: Svit Jelič

Stage 3 – Street Criterium in Idrija

The final stage was a dynamic criterium, where tactics, positioning, and the sprint were the deciding factors.

Boys C – 9.6 km

  1. Location: Rok Vodlan

  2. City: Tian Strah

  3. Location: Nal Bogičevič

  4. Location: Nace Markič Rus

Tian Strah also won the overall flying targets competition.

Boys B – 19.2 km

  1. Location: Ivan Kandus

  2. Location: Jaka Malovrh

Ivan Kandus defended the leader's jersey and also won the overall mountain classification.

Boys A – 25.6 km

  1. Location: Nace Zupančič

  2. Location: Nik Mori

  • Nik Plut

  • Andi Šmerc

The team raced aggressively and controlled the pace of the race, which paid off in the final sprint.

Junior Men – 40 km

  1. Location: Matevž Erjavec

  2. City: Rok Kodermac

Final overall standings (after 3 stages)

Boys C

  1. City: Tian Strah

  2. Location: Rok Vodlan

  3. Location: Nace Markič Rus

Boys B

  1. Location: Ivan Kandus

  2. Location: Jaka Malovrh

Boys A

  1. Location: Nace Zupančič

  2. Location: Aljaž Omerzel

  3. Location: Nik Mori

Younger juniors

  1. Location: Tadej Dogša

  2. City: Rok Kodermac

The race in Idrija once again demonstrated how important stage races are for the development of young cyclists—from climbing and individual time trials to tactical racing in criteriums.

Throughout all three stages, the team demonstrated exceptional determination, team spirit, and consistent results. We’re proud of all the guys and their performances!