Exceptional performances by the cycling teams of the ROG cycling club at the national road cycling championship – 2nd CRITERION OF THE CITY OF MURSKA SOBOTA
On Sunday, June 4, 2023, the national road cycling championship for various age categories of younger juniors, juniors, older juniors, U23 juniors, elite men, and elite women took place in Murska Sobota. The event attracted top cyclists from various teams, among which the POGI TEAM UAE GENERALI and BTC CITY LJUBLJANA SCOTT teams stood out.
POGI TEAM UAE GENERALI
The POGI TEAM UAE GENERALI team impressed with their outstanding achievements at the championship. Miha Otoničar took an excellent 2nd place in the boys' A category (U15/2), while Jure Jovanovič took 4th place in the same category. Jake Sosa and Luka Ukmar also achieved excellent results, ranking 9th and 10th in the same category.
In the boys' B category (U15/1), Urban Hvastija took first place, while Franci Krajnc took second place. Miha Kovačič and Nejc Čebulj ranked seventh and ninth in the same category.
Miha Otoničar continued his success and ranked second in the boys' C category (U13). Marcos Remon and Andrej Gregorčič ranked sixth and ninth in the same category.
In the younger youth category (U17), the POGI TEAM UAE GENERALI team excelled. Bor Ebner took 1st place, Bastian Petrič 2nd place, Žiga Hamun 5th place, Vanja Kuntaric Žibert 7th place, and Igor Prijatelj 10th place.
Marcel Skok took 9th place in the older youth (MJ) category.
BTC CITY LJUBLJANA SCOTT
The BTC CITY LJUBLJANA SCOTT team also performed well at the championship. Lina Mehle took first place in the girls' A category (WU15/2), while Zara Bukovec took fourth place in the same category. Lara Šetina took second place in the girls' B category (WU15/1), and Ana Neža Pavlin took ninth place in the same category.
In the younger youth category (WU17), Vesna Potočnik took 1st place, Taja Mehle 4th place, Neža Šetina 6th place, Brina Manja Čuš 8th place, Anika Juvan 9th place, and Julija Farazin 10th place.
The BTC CITY LJUBLJANA SCOTT team also performed excellently in the older youth category (WJ). Ema Podberšič took 3rd place, Sara Pestotnik 4th place, Eva Potočnik 5th place, Tjaša Sušnik 6th place, Zoja Ferlež 7th place, Lucija Hočevar 8th place, and Maja Perpar 9th place.
All cycling teams showed exceptional perseverance, talent, and fighting spirit at the road cycling championship in Murska Sobota. Their outstanding achievements are a testament to their dedication and hard work and herald a bright future for Slovenian cycling. Congratulations to all competitors for their exceptional results!
Official results
Official results are available at prijavim.se.
Urša Pintar takes second place in the demanding Alpes Grésivaudan Classic 1.1 race in France
Urša Pintar, a member of the BTC CITY LJUBLJANA SCOTT team, impressed with her outstanding achievement at the Alpes Grésivaudan Classic 1.1 race in France. The competition, considered one of the most difficult in the women's cycling calendar, featured a demanding 126 km course with an incredible 3,200 m elevation gain.
The decisive selection took place in the last 10 km of the climb, with only three cyclists remaining in the lead, including Urša Pintar, Evita Muzic, and Cofidis Coston Morgane. In a tense finish, Evita Muzic broke away on the descent and deservedly celebrated her victory. Urša Pintar finished in an excellent second place, achieving an outstanding result and securing a place on the podium in this first category race.
In addition to Urša Pintar, two young members of the BTC CITY LJUBLJANA SCOTT team, Nika Bobnar and Tjaša Sušnik, also competed in the race. Although they finished well behind the leaders, they showed exceptional fighting spirit and perseverance on the demanding course.
For Urša Pintar, her success in the Alpes Grésivaudan Classic 1.1 race is an important milestone in her cycling career, confirming her excellent preparation and talent. With its excellent results in international races, the BTC CITY LJUBLJANA SCOTT team continues to strengthen its reputation and consolidate its position among the best women's cycling teams.
Congratulations to Urša Pintar and the entire BTC CITY LJUBLJANA SCOTT team for their outstanding achievements and inspiring performance in the demanding race in France. Their results are certainly a source of pride and inspiration for future challenges.
Official results
Official results are available at https://www.procyclingstats.com