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Aug 13, 23

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Successful Cycling Weekend: Victories in Ilirska Bistrica and Excellent Racing at the Alpe Adria Tour in Austria

Last weekend was full of exciting events for cycling enthusiasts, with exceptional cycling events taking place in both Slovenia and Austria. In Ilirska Bistrica, the criterium thrilled spectators with victories, while in Austria, the Alpe Adria Tour began, where our cyclists also proved themselves with their excellent performances.

On Saturday, Bastian Petrič shone among the younger juniors in Ilirska Bistrica and earned first place. With his victory, he demonstrated the exceptional talent and hard work that young cyclists put into their sport. The young women did not lag behind, as they proved with their exceptional performances that women's cycling is also on the rise.

In Sunday's Alpe Adria Tour race, Miha Otoničar finished in 7th place and Jure Jovanovič in 9th place, placing them among the top ten. The competition was extremely strong, making their rankings particularly impressive.

Younger and older juniors also competed in the same race. Among the younger juniors, our boys showed a competitive ride despite the absence of the top three cyclists. Žan Lopatič proved himself with a 21st place finish after returning from a long absence from competition. Among the older juniors, Tine Jenko achieved an excellent 6th place in a strong field. The other boys were not far behind, which promises an exciting continuation of the competition.

Sunday's stage of the Alpe Adria Tour was extremely successful for our cyclists. In the boys' A and B categories, Miha Otoničar came in 7th, Maks Majnik 9th, and David Štembal 10th. With this result, Otoničar consolidated his 5th place in the overall standings.

In the junior category, Žiga Hamun achieved an excellent 9th place in the group sprint, while Gašper Klanjšček finished 6th after a long breakaway, and Jure Medved came in 9th. Klanjšček thus advanced to 4th place in the overall standings.

All these exceptional performances by our cyclists in various competitions reflect their hard work, training, and dedication to the sport. Fans are eagerly awaiting the next stages and looking forward to future successes.

To be continued….

The tense days of the Alpe Adria Tour race brought exciting moments and impressive achievements for our local cycling heroes. Today and yesterday, our exceptional riders raced along the winding roads, demonstrating their exceptional riding skills, which attracted the attention of fans and cycling experts.

Yesterday brought some real cycling atmosphere as our representatives competed in the difficult conditions of the Alpe Adria Tour race. In the Boys A and B categories, Miha Otoničar and Jure Jovanovič shone among the top ten competitors. Miha Otoničar took 7th place, while Jure Jovanovič took an excellent 9th place. Their achievements are undoubtedly a source of pride for the entire cycling community, as they proved themselves among strong competition.

The Alpe Adria Tour race was not only intended for experienced cyclists, as younger and older juniors also took part in the race. In the Junior category, our boys showed exceptional fighting spirit and perseverance despite the absence of the most recognizable cycling names, who were competing in other competitions. Žan Lopatič took 21st place, which is particularly important as he returned after a long absence from competition. Our team was also well represented in the Older Juniors category, with Tine Jenko taking an excellent 6th place.

Today's royal stage was particularly exciting for the Boys A and B categories. Three of our talented cyclists ranked among the top ten. Miha Otoničar shone once again and took 7th place, Maks Majnik came in 9th, while David Štembal rounded off this extremely successful stage with 10th place. Otoničar continues to hold a high position in the overall standings, currently in 5th place.

On the other hand, the Juniors and Senior Juniors also diligently collected their achievements. Žiga Hamun took 9th place in the Junior category at the MM with a sprint, while Gašper Klanjšček achieved an excellent 6th place in the Senior Juniors with a persistent breakaway. Jure Medved finished in 9th place. Klanjšček's performance in the overall standings moved him up to 4th place, which is undoubtedly an exceptional achievement.

Results powered by FirstCycling.com

Aug 1, 23

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BTC City Ljubljana Team with convincing performances at the Kreiz Breizh Elites 2023 race

The Ljubljana team BTC City Ljubljana Team competed today in Brittany in the demanding first category race Kreiz Breizh Elites. On the 140 km long route, a large selection quickly formed at the demanding mountain finish, with Urša Pintar and Nika Bobnar, members of the BTC City Ljubljana Team, remaining in the main group.

With perseverance and excellent tactics, Urša Pintar and Nika Bobnar successfully stayed in the lead and broke away with four other cyclists in the final laps. Together, they formed the leading group, which successfully controlled the race and sprinted towards the finish line, where they broke away from the first group of cyclists.

In the end, victory went to Italian Vettorello Giorgia, a member of the Be Pink team. Urša Pintar crossed the finish line in 13th place, while Nika Bobnar finished the race in 19th place, which are exceptional achievements for the members of the BTC City Ljubljana Team.

The other team members, Špela Colnar and Hana Žumer, also demonstrated their abilities on the demanding course. Špela Colnar finished the race in 52nd place, while Hana Žumer came in 60th.

The BTC City Ljubljana Team has once again demonstrated its excellence and competitiveness among the best teams in women's cycling. Their outstanding achievements at the Kreiz Breizh Elites race are an encouraging sign for future challenges and proof that they are among the strongest competitors at the world level. Sincere congratulations to all team members for their outstanding performances at this prestigious race!

July 30, 23

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An exciting race and excellent results for the POGI TEAM UAE GENERALI at the GP Val Degano race

Today, the younger members of the POGI TEAM UAE GENERALI took part in the demanding GP Val Degano race, which took place on a 73-kilometer-long track with 1,200 meters of elevation gain. The race featured numerous climbs and descents, presenting a real challenge for all participants.

From the very start, it was clear that the race would be fast and tense, as a dangerous breakaway of ten cyclists, including our fighter Žiga Hamun, took off early on. The group of escaped cyclists persisted in the lead, but they were also in the mirror of the main group of competitors the entire time.

Throughout the race, the pace in the peloton was extremely high, with the riders showing exceptional fighting spirit and a desire to succeed. Before the final climb, the group of breakaway riders was caught, and the peloton was now severely depleted, with only fifteen riders remaining.

At the end of the race, Bor Ebner stood out among our members, showing exceptional skill and strength despite the grueling race and demanding course. Bor fought hard until the very last meter and achieved an excellent ninth place. This achievement is particularly important as it proves that he has returned even stronger after recovering from injury and that he can once again compete with the best in Italy.

Congratulations to the entire POGI TEAM UAE GENERALI for their heartfelt performance and excellent achievements at the GP Val Degano race! Together, you have shown that hard work and dedication bring results. Special congratulations go to Bor Ebner for his outstanding achievement and perseverance in this demanding race.

Another successful test is behind us, filling us with optimism and excitement for new cycling challenges. We are pursuing our goals, training with passion, and looking forward to upcoming races, where we will once again prove that we are one of the strongest teams on the cycling scene.

May cycling continue to bring you joy, happiness, and success! See you at the next race.

ROG Cycling Club

July 27, 23

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Excitement and adrenaline at the European Youth Olympic Festival in Maribor!

With more than 30 years of history, this is the most important competition for young athletes between the ages of 14 and 18.

European Youth Olympics Festival » Maribor 2023

Maribor, Slovenia – The 17th edition of the European Youth Olympic Festival, also known as EYOF 2023 or Maribor 2023, will take place from July 23 to 29, 2023, in Maribor and will be an exciting showcase of young talent in various sports. Among the athletes representing the Slovenian women's cycling team was the promising cyclist Vesna Potočnik (BTC City Ljubljana Team), who competed in both the time trial (TT) and the road race (RR).

The paved streets of Maribor witnessed intense competition in the women's and men's road races, which concluded today. Both races were tense battles, with Italy winning the women's race and Great Britain winning the men's race. There was a particularly exciting moment in the boys' race when British cyclist Himds Max broke away on his own and led for 50 kilometers of the total distance of 68 kilometers. Vanja Kuntarič Žibert (Pogi TEAM) forced a chase of the escaped cyclist and remained in the breakaway for more than 20 km. Despite his courageous efforts, he failed to catch the leading Briton, and the peloton caught up with him in the penultimate lap. Unfortunately, Bastian Petrič had some bad luck, as he was involved in a crash on a slope during the penultimate lap, which prevented him from catching up with the peloton. However, Maia Prevejšek from @adriamobilcycling narrowly missed the podium with an excellent fourth place in the final sprint.

Congratulations to all participants for their dedication and successful performances!

Results

EYOF – TT, European Youth Olympic Festival – KRONOMETER 2023 https://prijavim.se//results/live_score/4914

EYOF – RR, European Youth Olympic Festival – ROAD RACE 2023 https://prijavim.se//results/live_score/4915

July 24, 23

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KD ROG cyclists shine in Kranj, older juniors also impress in Italy!

Cycling festival in Kranj

once again attracted numerous cycling and socializing enthusiasts, who gathered on the last weekend of July to enjoy exciting competitions and spectacular races. The event took place at various venues throughout the city, adding a special charm to the entire event.

On Saturday (July 22), cyclists began their competition program in the afternoon with a criterium race through the streets of Kranj. In between, children who do not yet train in cycling also had their chance to have fun and participate at 6:30 p.m. But the real surprise came before the night criterium, when the exceptional cyclist Jan Polanc ended his sporting career with a lap of honor. This was followed by the highlight of the evening – the night criterium for the senior category, which was a real cycling spectacle for the spectators. After the race, the atmosphere was further enlivened by a concert by Mitja Šinkovec, who ensured an unforgettable end to the evening for everyone present.

On the day of the event, the streets of Kranj were exceptionally lively, as cyclists competed in various categories. Among the outstanding achievements, the members of the POGI TEAM UAE GENERALI team performed excellently and achieved impressive results. Ažbe Hvastija won the boys' C category, followed by Andrej Gregorčič and Gašper Mesec. Franci Krajnc won the boys' B category, with Urban Hvastija in second place and Gal Klun in third. Miha Otoničar was the best in the boys' A category. The younger juniors were represented by Bora Ebner, while Marcel Skok won the older juniors category.

The representatives of the BTC CITY LJUBLJANA SCOTT team also performed excellently at the event. Lara Šetina won among the girls B, while Lina Mehle won among the girls A. The younger juniors took second place with Taja Mehle, while the older juniors took first place with Eva Potočnik. In the women's category, Nika Bobnar took the top spot.

The results are available at prijave.se.

The highlight of the entire event was Sunday's race – the 55th anniversary Grand Prix of Kranj I GP Kranj 2023 powered by I feel Slovenia, in memory of Filip Majcen. The route ran around Kranj and thrilled both competitors and spectators alike. The organizers promised strong international competition, and indeed, 24 teams and 160 cyclists took part in the race. The race was very demanding, as the competitors had to complete 13 laps, totaling 158.6 km. The climb up Jelenov klanec was particularly exciting, as it is already recognized as one of the most demanding parts of the race in Kranj.

The cyclists of the LJUBLJANA GUSTO SANTIC team competed excellently, with Dylan Hopkins achieving an excellent 7th place.

All praise to the organizers for an excellently executed event that thrilled both participants and spectators alike. The cycling festival in Kranj is undoubtedly one of the highlights of the cycling season in Slovenia and will certainly be remembered for a long time to come. Congratulations to all participants and winners of excellent results!

Older juniors also competed in Italy

The results of the Coppa Fratelli Granzotto race, which took place on Sunday (July 23), gave even more reasons to celebrate, as the POGI TEAM UAE GENERALI cyclists proved themselves with their exceptional performance. In the second lap of the race, a breakaway group formed, in which Gašper Klanjšček and Marcel Skok shone. Marcel Skok ultimately took an excellent 7th place, while Kubo Husar also shone with third place in the sprint stages.

July 18, 23

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Racing weekend LJUBLJANA GUSTO SANTIC, POGI TEAM UAE GENERALI and BTC CITY LJUBLJANA SCOTT

Successes of the POGI TEAM at the 10th VN OBČINE GORJE 2023

On Saturday, July 15, 2023, the 10th VN OBČINE GORJE 2023 took place, with a lap length of 1060 meters. The cyclists of the POGI TEAM performed exceptionally well in this competition and achieved excellent results. They demonstrated their skills and fighting spirit in various categories.

In the Boys A category, Miha Otoničar, Luka Ukmar, and David Štembal performed well. Miha Otoničar achieved an excellent 6th place, while Luka Ukmar came in 8th. David Štembal also achieved a solid result, coming in 8th.

They also performed excellently in the Boys B category. Franci Krajnc took 5th place, Urban Hvastija 9th place, and Gal Klun 10th place. Maks Rožanec also put in a good performance and finished in 10th place.

In the Boys C category, Andrej Gregorčič and Gašper Mesec performed well. Andrej Gregorčič finished in 7th place and Gašper Mesec in 8th place.

In addition to the success of the POGI TEAM, the women's team BTC City Ljubljana Team also achieved great success.

https://prijavim.se/results/match/4912/10–vn-obcine-gorje-2023

Ascent to Pokljuka 2023

On Sunday, July 16, 2023, the Pokljuka Climb 2023 also took place. You can check the results of this race on the website https://prijavim.se/results/match/5112/vzpon-na-pokljuko-2023—ock. Cyclists from the POGI TEAM UAE GENERALI, BTC CITY LJUBLJANA SCOTT, and LJUBLJANA GUSTO SANTIC teams also participated in this race.

International Cycling Days in Slovakia

On Sunday, the Medzinárodné dni cyklistiky stage race, which counts towards the Nations Cup, began in Slovakia. The cyclists of the POGI TEAM represented their national team. Marcel Škok and Gašper Klanjšček took part in this race. Although they did not shine yesterday, Gašper Klanjšček achieved an exceptional 6th place today.

Official results:

Successes of the Continental Cycling Team Ljubljana Gusto Santic

Continental Cycling Team Ljubljana Gusto Santic competed in the 46th Gemenc GP. Dylan Hopkins and the team had an exceptional three days of racing. Dylan Hopkins achieved an outstanding result, finishing second overall in the Gemenc GP race. Congratulations to Dylan Hopkins on his remarkable achievement!

Official results:

We are proud of all the achievements of our cyclists and teams.

The successes of the BTC City Ljubljana Team are not limited to domestic races, as it also achieves exceptional results in international competitions. Recently, some of the older juniors from the team took part in competitions in Italy, the 8th Franco Basso Memorial and the 2nd Luigi Lievore Memorial. Sara Pestotnik stood out in these races, achieving an excellent 12th place. This is an outstanding achievement for a young cyclist who has a bright future ahead of her.

We are delighted to see our cyclists achieving outstanding results in both domestic and international races. This is the result of their hard work, dedication, and talent. We will follow their future performances and cheer them on in upcoming races. The BTC City Ljubljana Team is establishing itself as an important player in women's cycling and contributing to the growth of this sport both locally and internationally.

Jul 7, 23

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Pogi Team UAE Generali and BTC City Ljubljana Scott will race in the KIDS TOUR OF SLOVENIA from June 30 to July 2, 2023.

At the recently concluded cycling race Kids Tour of Slovenia 2023 , young cyclists from the Pogi Team UAE Generali and BTC City Ljubljana Scott teams showed exceptional skills and talent. The stage race, which took place from June 30 to July 2, brought exciting battles between the youngest competitors, who competed in four different stages.

Stage 1 / 1st stage Dolenjske Toplice
Stage 2 / 2nd stage Novo mesto
Stage 3 / 3rd stage Kostanjevica na Krki
Stage 4 / 4th stage Šentjernej

The first stage took place in Dolenjske Toplice, the second in Novo Mesto, the third in Kostanjevica na Krki, and the fourth in Šentjernej. Each stage presented a unique opportunity for young cyclists to demonstrate their abilities and compete for the top spots in their categories.

The race included various categories, including boys and girls C/U13, boys and girls B/U14, boys and girls A/U15, and younger juniors U17/WU17. Each category presented a unique challenge and opportunity for young competitors to demonstrate their cycling skills and test themselves on a demanding course.

The Pogi Team UAE Generali and BTC City Ljubljana Scott teams showed an exceptionally strong presence at the race, with their cyclists demonstrating speed, endurance, and tactical thinking. Their discipline, dedication, and team spirit led them to exceptional results.

The young competitors thrilled the audience with their incredible riding and fighting spirit at every stage. We saw exceptional sprints, climbs, descents, and tactical maneuvers, proving that the future of Slovenian cycling is bright and promising.

Results

https://prijavim.se/results/match/4908/kids-tour-of-slovenia-30-6—-2-7-2023

PICTURES

From Slovakia Good news is coming. Cyclist Kubo Hussar POGI TEAM UAE GENERALI took 3rd place at the national championship!

Jul 7, 23

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Cycling weekend in Poreč

Cycling weekend in POREČ – PARENTINO Hotel 4*

Cycling weekend September 29 – October 1, 2023

CYCLING WEEKEND – POREČ

PARENTINO HOTEL 4*

Price:€180includes 2x half boardina double room(Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast + dinner, Sunday breakfast, pasta after training on Sunday).

10 EUR DISCOUNT FOR KD ROG MEMBERS! (170€)

For a single room, there is an additional charge of €30/day (total €240/€230 for KD Rog members).

OUTDOOR POOL WITH HEATED WATER

Children aged 2-12 receive a 50% discount when sharing a room with two adults.

Program:

Friday: arrival at the hotel from 12:00onwards,3:00p.m.training 40-80 km

Saturday, 10:00 a.m. 80-120 km

Sunday, 10:00, 60-100km

Registration and additional information:

info@kdrog.si

Jun 25, 23

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Road National Championship in Radovljica + race in Italy

Photo: Vid Ponikvar

Today, the idyllic Slovenian town of Radovljica hosted the Slovenian National Road Cycling Championships, which brought an exceptional atmosphere and exciting races. Young and experienced cyclists competed on demanding routes, where the national champions in various categories were decided.

In the younger junior and older junior categories, competitors completed three laps with a total length of 58.5 kilometers and an elevation gain of 990 meters. Bastian Petrič excelled in the younger junior category, winning the national championship title with his exceptional riding and endurance. Marcel Skok took third place in the older juniors category, with both competitors being members of the POGI TEAM UAE GENERALI.

In the older youth category, Ema Podberšič from the BTC CITY LJUBLJANA SCOTT team climbed to the top step of the podium, convincingly winning the national championship title with her outstanding performance.Among the members, Urška Pintar, also from the BTC CITY LJUBLJANA SCOTT team, became the national champion. Both cyclists showed exceptional strength, endurance, and cycling skills.

In the members' category, the race took place on a demanding 156-kilometer route, which included eight laps and 2,640 meters of elevation gain. The cyclists faced the challenges posed by the route, including two shorter climbs. In this extremely competitive race, Anže Skok from the LJUBLJANA GUSTO SANTIC team took 10th place, while Tadej Pogačar, a member of the UAE team, came out on top, shining and deservedly winning the national championship title.

In addition to the national championship in Radovljica, cyclists from the POGI TEAM UAE GENERALI team also competed in a race in Italy. In the boys' A category, Miha Otoničar took first place with a 40-second lead over his pursuers, while Urban Hvastja took fifth place in the boys' B category.

Some pictures from the race in Italy

Today's races at the national championship and the race in Italy were full of adrenaline, exceptional achievements, and outstanding cycling talent. The competitors faced difficult challenges, conquered demanding climbs, and thrilled spectators with their exceptional riding. The Slovenian National Road Cycling Championship "VN Slovenije" was a top sporting event that thrilled all cycling enthusiasts.