After the opening race in Dubai, the BTC City Ljubljana Zhiraf team competed in neighboring Istria on March 5, where two races are scheduled for March 5 and 9, namely the Umag Trophy and the Poreč Trophy Ladies. Representing Slovenia and Italy are: Hana Zumer, Sara Pestotnik, Lara Crestanello, Gemma Serenissi, Giorgia Serena, and Anastasia Carbonari. Špela Colnar is not on the team, as she broke her pubic bone in a fall during the last race.
On March 5, The Btc City Ljubljana Zhiraf team achieved its first victory in Umag 
Lara Crestanello was the strongest in the main sprint and thus secured the first victory for the team.
- 18. Carbonari Anastasia
- 32. Sernissi Gemma
- 37. Serena Giorgia
- 59. Sara the Gardener
