July 22, 24
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Where did we compete this weekend?

Junior Tour (2.1)

In Austria, Bastian Petrič finished third in the third stage of the Junioren Rundfahrt race and took eighth place overall.

11th GORJE MUNICIPALITY 2024 (2.1)

We also participated in the 11th GORJE MUNICIPALITY CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024, where our boys once again achieved some very successful results. 
POGI TEAM UAE GENERALI
Older juniors:
1st place Jure Medved
6th place Žan Predojevič Benda
7th place Jakob Ahlin
9th place Dolić Dorian
10th place Žak Krajcar
Younger juniors:
2nd place Miha Otoničar
8th place Vanja Kuntarič Žibert
Boys A:
1st place Urban Hvastija
2nd place Gal Klun
3rd place Franci Krajnc
8th place Nejc Čebulj
Boys B:
5th place Oskar Roškar
6th place Jernej Robar
Boys C:
8th place Jaka Malovrh
9th place Nik Plut
10th place Šmerc Andi

BTC CITY LJUBLJANA ZHIRAF AMBEDO1 and BTC CITY LJUBLJANA SCOTT

Results: prijavim.se

Ascent to Pokljuka 2024 – DP

On July 21, the national climbing championship took place in Pokljuka. On the 15.7 km long track from Gorje to Pokljuka, younger juniors, older juniors, and seniors competed together, with Jure Medved in the older juniors and Vanja Kuntarič Žibert in the younger juniors performing best from our POGI TEAM UAE GENERALI, both winning second place. 

Our teams BTC CITY LJUBLJANA ZHIRAF AMBEDO and BTC CITY LJUBLJANA SCOTT also competed, with the girls performing excellently. 

Results: prijavim.se

July 16, 24
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BTC City Ljubljana and POGI Team UAE Generali at the Kids Tour of Slovenia 2024

Between July 5 and 7, the Kids Tour of Slovenia 2024 cycling race for young people took place in the green landscapes of our beautiful Slovenia. The competition attracted young cyclists from different teams, who competed in several categories and showed exceptional sportsmanship and perseverance.

The BTC City Ljubljana cyclists achieved excellent results. Brina Prevodnik and Lina Mehle took second place in the overall standings in the girls' B and younger juniors categories. Alina Telič Verovšek also ranked among the top five in the girls' B category.

The cyclists of POGI Team UAE Generali also performed excellently, recording several high placings in three stages. Andi Šmerc and Urban Hvastija were among the standouts, consistently finishing in the top ten. Vanja Kuntarič Žibert also showed consistent performances among the younger juniors, which ultimately earned him a high ranking in the overall standings.

The final stage served as a final test of endurance and strength for the young cyclists. Nik Plut and Andi Šmerc excelled in the boys' C category, while Urban Hvastija and Gal Klun excelled in the boys' A category.

The official results are available on the prijavim.se website, where we can admire all the achievements of our young hopefuls.

July 15, 24
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Youngsters leave a lasting impression in Slovakia – International Cycling Days in Tlmace and Podhajska

This weekend, Slovenia boasted a youth cycling team that demonstrated its perseverance and strength at the Nations Cup race in Tlmače and Podhajská, Slovakia. Jure Medved, Tine Jenko, Bor Ebner, Taj Žagar, and Bastian Petrič represented the older juniors, while Jakub Husar competed for the home team.

The three-day event began with Friday's time trial, which was marked by heat and strong winds, posing additional challenges for the cyclists on the 11-kilometer course. Tine Jenko finished in 24th place, Bastian Petrič in 42nd, and Bor Ebner in 45th. Jenko was the best Slovenian in this time trial, while Jakub Husar finished in 57th place for Slovakia.

The weekend brought two more road races, where our young riders continued their active racing. They maintained their strong form in Saturday's race and prepared the ground for Sunday's final, where expectations were particularly high due to Bastian Petrič's excellent result on Saturday.

Sunday offered a dramatic conclusion, as a crash occurred in the final moments before the finish line, when everything was set for a sprint. Bastian Petrič, who was in an excellent position for a high ranking, was involved in an accident at the front of the group and thus lost his chance for a podium finish. Fortunately, however, the crash did not have any serious consequences.

The Slovenian juniors are returning home enriched by valuable experiences that will undoubtedly contribute to their further development and success on the international scene. With their fighting spirit and teamwork, our cyclists have shown that they are serious competitors in youth races and that the future of Slovenian cycling is in good hands.

Results
July 4, 24
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2024 12th Tour de Pologne Women (2.2)

Last weekend, Poland hosted the three-day Tour de Pologne, a second category race. Following the example of the men's race, the women's version was also extremely well organized and attracted many fans. In the second stage, after the opening time trial, a selection was made on the climbs, and Urša Pintar finished the stage in 10th place in a smaller group of cyclists. The final stage was decided by a sprint, with Tserakh Hanna finishing in the top ten. The overall winner of the race was Laura Molenaar from the Netherlands.
 
Urša Pintar finished in 10th place, Hanna Tserakh was 39th, Špela Colnar 56th, Diana Klimova 59th. Hana Žumer did not finish the race due to a fall.
 

Results

Jun 25, 24
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Our teams' performances at the DP – time trial and road race

June 20, 2024 DP KRONOMETER – TREBNJE 2024

POGI TEAM UAE GENERALI – VAnja Kuntarič Žibert wins national championship title🥇

BTC CITY LJUBLJANA – Meta Tancik became the national runner-up among younger juniors, while Zoja Ferlež was the fastest among older juniors, ahead of Eva Potočnik. 🙌

LJUBLJANA GUSTO SANTIC – Third place for Natan Gregorčič at the national time trial championship

Official results are available at prijavim.se.

June 23, 2024 DP CESTNO – TREBNJE 2024

POGI TEAM UAE GENERALI – Vanja Kuntarič Žibert won the national championship title in road racing in the junior category, in addition to the time trial title!🏆🥳 Miha Otoničar came in sixth place, while Matic Vintar came in seventh. Among the older juniors, Jure Medved took 4th place, Jakob Ahlin took 7th place, and Bastian Petrič took 9th place.

BTC CITY LJUBLJANA– The closest battle for gold was among the younger juniors, but we 🥇 medal slipped away. Meta Tancik finished second behind Eva Terpin, while Lina Mehle came third. In the older youth category, Sara Pestonik came second and Zoja Ferlež third, with Maruša Tereza Šerkezi taking the gold.
 
 
BTC CITY LJUBLJANA ZHIRAF AMBEDO – U23 🥇Nika Bobnar🥈Tjaša Sušnik🥉Špela Colnar
Elite🥇Urška Žigart🥈Urška Pintar🥉Špela Kern

Official results are available at prijavim.se.
Jun 25, 24
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6. Tadej Pogačar Cup behind us – photos and results

On Friday, July 21, 2024, the sixth Tadej Pogačar Cup took place in Komenda, attracting numerous cyclists from all over Slovenia. The event was extremely successful, featuring exciting races and outstanding achievements by both young and experienced cyclists.

Results by category:

Boys C:

  1. Primož Prodan (KD Knežje mesto Celje)
  2. Anže Mede (KK Adria Mobil)
  3. Jan Lebar (KK Tropovci)

Boys B:

  1. Justin Mamaliga (U.C.S. Ottavio Zuliani)
  2. Nej Stojičević (Meblojogi Pro-concrete)
  3. Lovro Slapšek (KD Knežjega mesta Celje)

Boys A:

  1. Žan Lišter (Meblojogi Pro-concrete)
  2. Urban Hvastija (Pogi Team UAE Generali)
  3. Marius Birdahan (U.C.S. Ottavio Zuliani)

Younger juniors:

  1. Vanja Kuntarič Žibert (Pogi Team UAE Generali)
  2. Tomaž Gonza (KK TBP Lenart)
  3. Matic Vintar (Pogi Team UAE Generali)

Older juniors:

  1. Nejc Peterlin (KK Adria Mobil)
  2. Bastian Petrič (Pogi Team UAE Generali)
  3. Vid Murn (KK Adria Mobil)

Members of the elite:

  1. Tilen Finkšt (KK Adria Mobil)
  2. Anže Skok (KK Adria Mobil)
  3. Natan Gregorčič (Ljubljana Gusto Santic)

Girls C:

  1. Lara Hajnrihar (Sava Kranj Cycling)
  2. Julija Slapšak (KD Knežjega mesta Celje)
  3. Manja Žalig (KK Tropovci)

Girls B:

  1. Živa Bohak (Ptuj Poultry)
  2. Vivi Oblak (Ptuj Poultry)
  3. Alina Telič Verovšek (BTC City Ljubljana Scott)

Girls A:

  1. Maša Žalig (KK Tropovci)
  2. Kaja Adam (Ptuj Poultry)
  3. Iza Božnar Prosen (Sava Kranj Cycling)

Younger juniors:

  1. Lina Mehle (BTC City Ljubljana Scott)
  2. Lara Mehle (KK Adria Mobil)
  3. Stella Lindič (KK Adria Mobil)

Older juniors:

  1. Taja Mehle (BTC City Ljubljana Scott)
  2. Eva Potočnik (BTC City Ljubljana Scott)
  3. Sara Peatotnik (BTC City Ljubljana Scott)

Elite members:

  1. Pija Galof (BTC City Ljubljana Zhiraf)
  2. Hana Žumer (BTC City Ljubljana Zhiraf)
  3. Ema Pirš (BTC City Ljubljana Zhiraf)

More detailed results are available at prijavim.se.

Many young cyclists have demonstrated exceptional abilities and a promising future in cycling.

PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS:
Jun 20, 24
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In Memoriam: Tomaž Grm 1968–2024

It iswith deep sadness that weannounce the passing of our esteemedboard member Tomaž Grm.

Dear members and friends of KD Rog,

It is with deep sadness that we inform you that our long-standing board memberTomaž Grmhas sadly passed awayaftera long and courageous battle with cancer. He was an exceptional person, an eternal optimist,a greatcycling enthusiast, and an indispensable part of our association.Hispassion for cycling and selfless dedication to the association were a constant source ofinspiration to us. His work and enthusiasm left an indelible mark that will remain with us forever. He rode his last Franja two years ago. Hislegacy lives on in our memories and in every kilometer we cycle in his honor. In these difficult times, we express our deepest condolences to his family and all his loved ones. The farewell to Tomaž will take place in a close circle of family and friends.

May he rest in peace.

KD Rog
June 17, 24
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The Ljubljana Gusto Santic team competed in the Tour of Slovenia

The 2024 Tour of Slovenia, also known as the Tour of Slovenia, once again offered exciting stages and high-quality international participation. The fifth stage, which ran from Šentjernej to Novo Mesto, was particularly interesting, as the cyclists competed in a fast finish, which ultimately brought victory to Ben Healy from the EF Education – EasyPost team.

The Ljubljana Gusto Santic team, representing Slovenia, had mixed success in this stage. The best result was achieved by Dylan Hopkins, who finished the stage in 56th place, 5 minutes and 34 seconds behind the winner. Natan Gregorčič finished 12 minutes and 28 seconds behind the leaders, while Andy Sampson and Viktor Potočki had the same gap of 12 minutes and 36 seconds. Mihael Štajnar and Li Ting Wei finished the stage slightly behind their teammates.

In the overall standings (GC), Mihael Štajnar is the highest-ranked member of the Ljubljana Gusto Santic team, in 87th place, 42 minutes and 56 seconds behind the leader. Dylan Hopkins and Natan Gregorčič also fought hard, but their deficits indicate the difficulties they faced during the race.

The photo gallery is available here – https://lgs.kdrog.si/galerija-slik-ljubljana-gusto-santic/

The Tour of Slovenia is known for its difficulty and speed, but also for giving smaller teams the opportunity to prove themselves on the international stage. Even though the results may not be what the team would have liked, every experience is valuable, especially in such a prestigious race as the Tour of Slovenia.

June 17, 24
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On Sunday, older juniors competed in the prestigious Valli del Soligo Juniors race.

On Sunday, the older juniors, consisting of Žiga Hamun, Bastian Petrič, Jure Medved, Jakub Husar, and Bor Ebner, competed in the prestigious Valli del Soligo Juniors race. The 134-kilometer-long and very demanding race crossed the famous Ca' del Poggio climb three times, which was also part of the 20th stage of this year's Giro d'Italia. The race was very fast and demanding from the very beginning, and the selection was made on Ca' del Poggio. Our cyclists showed excellent team spirit, with Bastian Petrič and Bor Ebner finishing in 40th and 43rd place👏.

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