Novo Mesto, December 29, 2023
The Velodrome in Novo Mesto hosted the first national cycling championship for boys and girls in 2023. The event, which took place from December 28 to 29, was full of excellent achievements by young cyclists.
The first day of the championship was marked by the speed and endurance of boys A, B, and C, who competed in the 500m time trial. Both national champions, Jure Jovanovič in the boys' A category and Franci Krajnc in the boys' B category, set new national records. Maks Rožanec finished third in the boys' B category, while Ažbe Hvastija took third place in the boys' C category.
The second day of the championship was equally exciting, with a series of races to various destinations and in various categories. Among the achievements, Ažbe Hvastija, Urban Hvastija, and Franci Krajnc stand out, who performed excellently in various races, including the elimination race and the final destination race.
The Slovenian Cup awards ceremony recognized the best cyclists and teams, with Pogi Team standing out as the best boys' B team, while KD Rog celebrated as the best team among the members.
The national championship at the velodrome also provided an excellent opportunity to showcase talented young cyclists. Brina Prevodnik, Taja Mehle, and Nika Bobnar excelled in various disciplines, with the KD Rog team proudly accepting the titles of best teams in various girls' categories.
Based on the results of the GP Novi Mesto and the Christmas-New Year Criterium, Amelija Baranova, Brina Prevodnik, Ema Podberšič, and Nika Bobnar were at the forefront, winning medals in various races.
The Slovenian Cup 2023 concluded the championship with congratulations to all winners and participants and wishes for success in the upcoming cycling season. The Pogi Team and KD Rog teams deservedly celebrated as the best teams in their categories.
The national championship at the velodrome in Novo Mesto thus marked an excellent end to 2023 and heralded a bright future for Slovenian cycling.
Results – https://prijavim.se/results/all
