On Tuesday,February 18, 2025, at 6 p.m., Dr. Borut Fonda, an internationally renowned biomechanist who has been working with top cycling stars in the field of biomechanics and comprehensive performance improvement for many years, joined us exclusively for KD Rog via an online lecture. an internationally renowned biomechanist who has been working with top cycling stars for many years in the field of biomechanics and comprehensive performance improvement in cycling. He spoke mainly about the importance of correct bike settings and the differences in settings between young and adult cyclists. For those of you who missed the lecture or were unable to attend due to technical limitations, we have prepared a 52-minute recording of the lecture.
Ceremonial handover of the bicycle belonging to Rogov cyclist Rudi Valenčič at the State Museum Depots in Pivka
Ceremonial handover of the bicycle belonging to Rogov cyclist Rudi Valenčič at the State Museum Depots in Pivka
On Saturday, February 8, 2025, on Slovenian Culture Day, a ceremony was held at the State Museum Depots in Pivka to hand over Rudi Valenčič's bicycle to the Museum of Recent and Contemporary History of Slovenia. The event marked the exceptional sporting career of one of Slovenia's most successful cyclists and his contribution to the development of cycling in Slovenia.
Rudi Valenčič, known as the Eagle of Pivka, began his competitive career in 1960 with the Rog Ljubljana Cycling Club. Between 1961 and 1971, he was a member of the Yugoslav national team and was considered the best Slovenian cyclist during that period. During his career, he achieved 163 victories in one-day races at home and abroad, winning the Tour of Yugoslavia several times, as well as other important races in individual Yugoslav republics. In 1963, he celebrated a stage victory in the prestigious Tour de l'Avenir race and became the republican champion in road cycling three times.
The bicycle that Valenčič donated to the museum is of particular value – it was the bicycle he rode in the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City. From now on , it will be part of the museum collection and on display at the State Museum Depots in Pivka, where it will bear witness to the rich history of Slovenian cycling.
© Photo: Sašo Kovačič, Museum of Recent and Contemporary History of Slovenia.
Entering the new season with a bold change and a new name: Pogi Team Gusto Ljubljana
Our family is growing every year. The Pogi Team, which works with young people, has been joined by the Piko Team, and we are now happy to announce that there will also be changes to the senior team in the 2025 season. The first change is to the name. This year, you will recognize us under the name Pogi Team Gusto Ljubljana. This move will ensure even greater recognition in the world of cycling. In addition, this renaming also sends a clear message to the young people in our youth team that they do not need to worry about their future and that we can offer them the opportunity to continue their careers in the junior category. Next season, we will have 15 cyclists in the senior team. Even the best cyclist in the world, Tadej Pogačar, moved to the junior category with our help and said on that occasion: "At first, Pogi Team was only for the youngest and older juniors for a few years. Now, this is also being transferred to the continental U23 and senior teams." You can watch the entire statement on our YouTube channel and social networks.
Pogi Team Gusto Ljubljana 2025: Jakob Ahlin, Alex Eaves, Nicolas Gojković, Natan Gregorčič, Tine Jenko, Gašper Kokalj, Tin Wei Li, Jure Medved, Domen Oblak, Ian Peran, Jon Pritžnik, Oliver Sims, Mihael Štajnar, Dan Andrej Tomšič, and Taj Žagar.
Team manager: Tomaž Poljanec
Sports directors: Luka Pibernik and Luka Žele
Mechanic: Blaž Avbelj
Masseur: Viktor Potočki
The BTC City Ljubljana Team women's team concludes the 2024 season at the velodrome in Novo Mesto
On Friday, Ameliia Baranova (U14) won at the Novo Mesto Grand Prix.
In the race to the finish line, Sidney Pagon (U17) came in third.
in the points race, Neža Zupanič (WE) also won the points race
All women's categories competed in an elimination race in Novo Mesto on Sunday. Ameliia Branova (U14) and Neža Zupanič (E) won again 🥇🥇 Vesna Potočnik (U19) finished in third place 🥉🙌
The results are published at https://prijavim.se/results/all
Congratulations to all performers!
Winter training and some racing at the velodrome
The boys competed for the first time at the velodrome in Novo Mesto, and winter training for all competitors is already in full swing...
Group photo of the Pogi Team, handover of sponsorship funds to the foundation, and official handover of the motorhome to Tadej Pogačar
Vikrče, November 13 – The Rog Cycling Club was visited by the world's best cyclist, Tadej Pogačar, and his partner, Urška Žigart, Slovenia's top female cyclist in the world rankings.
A group photo shoot was also organized for members of the Pogi Team of all age categories with their role model Pogi, who took another hour after the photo shoot to take photos with each member and give them a special poster with his autograph in return.
After hanging out with the Pogi Team, there was an official handover of sponsorship funds at the training ground. Tadej Pogačar Foundation in the amount of EUR 28,586.00, which were collected at the September auction Winning Tour for a Good Cause, at which Carthago's motorhome was auctioned off.
On this occasion, director Sandra Županec presented Tadej Pogačar with a new Carthago motorhome.
Pogi was delighted with his new motorhome: “I am very happy to have been working with Carthago for three years now. Their motorhome offers me comfort and relaxation between training sessions and competitions. I am grateful that they have now entrusted me with a new motorhome, which will continue to support me in the coming seasons. I look forward to new joint successes with Carthago by my side!”
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