04 Apr, 24

3. KAMNIKA CUP - Saturday, April 13, 2024

Saturday, April 13, 2024, will be in the organization Pogi of the Rog Cycling Association team and with support Kamnik municipality held a road cycling race. The event will take place from 10 o'clock onwards with a start and finish Tuna - Tuna.

‼️ The first stage race for the categories JUNIOR YOUTHS, OLDER YOUTHS AND OLDER YOUTHS ‼️
After several years, Pogi Team added the first stage race (2nd stage) to the calendar:
 
✅13/04/2024 – 3rd Kamnik Cup and VN Generali Zame
✅14/04/2024 – 1st General Assembly of the Municipality of Domžale
 
The winner or winner of the first race at the 3rd Kamnik Cup and VN Generali Zame, on April 13, 2024, he will wear yellow or the pink jersey of the overall leader of the POGI CUP, which he is obliged to wear at the next race 1. VN Domžale Municipality, 14.4. 2024. After the race in Domžale, the best in the sum of points after both races will wear yellow or the pink jersey of the overall leader of the POGI CUP.
 

You are invited to join and enjoy the cycling atmosphere! 🚴 ♂️🏆

03 Apr, 24

1. DOMŽALE MUNICIPALITY GRAND PRIZE – Sunday, April 14, 2024

Sunday, April 14, 2024, will be in the organization Pogi of the Rog Cycling Association team and with support Municipality of Domžale held a road cycling race. The event will take place from 10 o'clock onwards with start and finish in sports park at Ihan Elementary School (School Street 5, Ihan). 

‼️ The first stage race for the categories JUNIOR YOUTHS, OLDER YOUTHS AND OLDER YOUTHS ‼️
After several years, Pogi Team added the first stage race (2nd stage) to the calendar:
 
✅13/04/2024 – 3rd Kamnik Cup and VN Generali Zame
✅14/04/2024 – 1st General Assembly of the Municipality of Domžale
 
The winner or winner of the first race at the 3rd Kamnik Cup and VN Generali Zame, on April 13, 2024, he will wear yellow or the pink jersey of the overall leader of the POGI CUP, which he is obliged to wear at the next race 1. VN Domžale Municipality, 14.4. 2024. After the race in Domžale, the best in the sum of points after both races will wear yellow or the pink jersey of the overall leader of the POGI CUP.
 

You are invited to join and enjoy the cycling atmosphere! 🚴 ♂️🏆

02 Apr, 24

POGI TEAM UAE GENERALI racing weekend

Older juniors raced at GP FESTA DEL PERDONO

 

Juniors raced at GP FESTA DEL PERDONO

On Easter Monday, Pogi Team juniors continued with the "competition weekend". They competed in the 65° GIR DA GIAVE, a circular race with a total length of 50 km. Despite the completely flat route, in the end there was an exciting sprint of the group, where Miha Otoničar and Žiga Stare achieved an excellent 9th and 10th place.

26 Mar, 24

Pink Day in Friuli crowned by Hanna Tserakh of the Slovenian-Italian team Btc City Ljubljana Zhiraf

The 25th edition of the Giornata Rosa in Friuli took place in Italy on Sunday. A fast race, which at the beginning was shaped by falls, and at the end, a group of 30 cyclists entered the finish line sprint. The members of the Slovenian-Italian Btc City Ljubljana Zhiraf team performed successfully today and celebrated the victory, the strongest was Tserakh Hanna. Lara Crestanello and Patuelli Alessia also finished in the top ten. Hana Žumer was 18th, Pija Galof 48th, Ema Pirš 55th, Neža Zupanič 59th.

Results – https://btclj.kdrog.si/rezultati-2024/

 

18 Mar, 24

Boys A and B of the Pogi Team UAE Generali training in Poreč

Day 1:

When boys A and B stepped on the ground of Poreč, they were immediately seized by cycling fever. Without hesitation, they mounted the steel horses and embarked on an exciting journey. The route led them over the picturesque Višnjan, past the picturesque villages of Baderne to the stunning Lim channel and back. After a well-deserved break, they tried their hand at technical training, where they practiced balance and improved their skills.

Day 2:

A new day brought a new challenge – a longer training session on rugged terrain. Riders tackled ups and downs, tested their endurance and enjoyed the beautiful views. In the afternoon, they went for a relaxing walk by the sea to Poreč, where they had delicious ice cream and indulged in the joys of the sea.

Day 3:

The long-awaited but tiring day was here. The cyclists competed in a demanding training session with climbs that tested their strength and endurance. In categories A and B, they also competed in the time trial, where they fought for victory and valuable awards. The best were awarded by Pogi himself at the evening award ceremony, which was an unforgettable event for everyone. The cyclists used the afternoon to clean their steel horses and vans, while enthusiastically following Tade Pogačar in the Milano-Sanremo race and keeping their fingers crossed.

There will be no shortage of cycling challenges in the coming days...

18 Mar, 24

The women's team competed in the World Tour race for the Binda Trophy

This year's third World Tour race for women, the Trofeo Binda, took place today in Cittiglio, Italy. The BTC City Ljubljana Zhiraf team once again had the opportunity to compete among the world scene of female cyclists, on a classic, hilly 144 km route. The final rounds were decisive, as the majority of female cyclists thinned out from round to round. The main selection took place in the last round, where Urša Pintar lost contact with the leading group of 25 cyclists and finished in 31st place. The strongest member of the Lidl-Trek team, Balsamo Elisa, was ahead of world champion Kopecky Lotte and third-placed Pieterse Puck. The other girls of the BTC City Ljubljana Zhiraf team did not finish the race.

Among the Slovenian participants at the start were Urška Žigart, who finished the race in 40th place, and Špela Kern, who crossed the finish line in 53rd place.

Results:

12 Mar, 24

Older juniors opened the season with a race in Italy, girls and boys at the DP at the velodrome

A team of senior juniors POGI TEAM UAE GENERALS officially started the racing season last weekend. They raced in neighboring Italy at the 65° CIRCUITO DELLE CONCHE race. There were just under 200 cyclists at the start. Racing conditions were not the best due to heavy rain and wind. Nevertheless, the boys raced hard and in the end Bor Berlak took an excellent 13th place.

Bor Ebner and Bastian Petrič took part in the road race in Belgium as part of the Slovenian national team.

At the velodrome in Novi Mesto, girls and boys fought for the DP titles, they achieved good results, which are published on the portal https://prijavim.se

04 Mar, 24

Poreč Trophy Ladies - 3rd place for BTC City Ljubljana Zhiraf

The women's team BTC City Ljubljana Zhiraf and the Slovenian youth national team took part in the second Istrian Poreč Trophy Ladies race today. In the second round, on a 108 km route with a height difference of 1270 m, the first attacks of female cyclists began during the ascent to Tar and thus a group of 21 female cyclists was formed, including Urša Pintar and Špela Colnar. The group of escapees reached the finish line with more than two minutes ahead, and Zsanko Petra was the strongest in the sprint ahead of Ebras Elizabeth and third-placed Urša Pintar. Špela Colnar crossed the finish line in 13th place. Among juniors, Ema Podberšič took 28th place, Pija Galof was 34th, Hana Žumer 36th, Dominika Štrukelj 45th, Eva Potočnik 48th and Ema Pirš 51st.

29 Feb, 24

The women's cycling team teamed up with the Italian team ASD Born to Win and raced the very first race in Umag

This year, the Ljubljana women's cycling team teamed up with the Italian team ASD Born to Win. The presentation of the team took place in the famous cycling town of Ofida, where Slovenian cycling also has a history. In 2010, Jan Polanc took 5th place at the World Junior Championship there, and former team member Batageljeva took 13th place at the European Championship in 2011.

Newly formed continental team BTC City Ljubljana Zhiraf Ambedo will now have the opportunity to compete in some of the biggest World Tour races in Italy.

In addition to Italian cyclists, the team also includes Slovenian cyclists, including Urška Pintar, Špela Colnar, Hana Žumer, Ema Pirš and Pija Galof. The Italian national champion in the gravel discipline is also a member of the team. The team also consists of members from Belarus, Russia and Kazakhstan.

Already this week, the team will compete in the elite Strade Bianche race, which is considered one of the most difficult races of the season in both men's and women's competition. Among the Slovenian female cyclists, Urška Pintar, Špela Colnar and Pija Galof will ride on the white roads, which is a big challenge for every female cyclist. Source/author: BTC City Ljubljana

BTC City Ljubljana Zhiraf team and the Slovenian women's youth national team took part in the first race of the season in Umag on 28 February 2024.

The route was circular, 118 km long, with the destination in Umag. Despite many attempts to escape, the majority of cyclists made it to the finishing sprint, where the UAE team member Fiorin Sara won. Crestanello Lara, a member of the BTC City Ljubljana Zhiraf team, came in 4th place. Hana Žumer was 18th, Urša Pintar 21st, Špela Colnar 25th. Among the juniors, Dominika Štrukelj was 26th, Ema Podberšič 31st and Eva Potočnik 50th.

Official results: 

29 Feb, 24

KD Rog cyclists in full swing with training

 

Boys Pogi Team UAE GENERALI are already in full swing with training for the new season. In good weather they train on the roads, but in bad weather they move to the gym or the velodrome. The coaches are satisfied with the progress of the boys, who are motivated and eager to succeed.

Younger juniors started the season with training on the coast, where they covered many kilometers in the picturesque Istria, a photo report from the preparations is available here - https://pogiteam.kdrog.si/galerija-slik-pogi-team-uae-generali/

Girls BTC CITY LJUBLJANA SCOOT have also already started training outdoors. During the winter months, they regularly took part in training in the gym, but now they are happy to test themselves on the roads. The coaches are impressed with the progress of the girls, who are full of drive and enthusiasm.

All KD Rog riders are looking forward to the new season and are determined to achieve great results.

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