Last weekend was full of exciting events for cycling enthusiasts, as exceptional cycling events took place both in Slovenia and Austria. There is a criterion in Ilirska Bistrica impressed with victories, while v Austria started the Alpe Adria Tour, where our riders also proved themselves with their excellent performances.

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

In the Alpe Adria Tour race on Sunday, Miha Otoničar ranked 7th and Jure Jovanovič ranked 9th in the top ten. The competition was extremely strong, which is why their rankings are particularly impressive.

Younger and older juniors also competed in the same race. Among the juniors, despite the absence of the top three riders, our boys showed a fighting ride. Žan Lopatič showed himself with the 21st place after returning after a long absence from competitions. Among the older juniors, in strong competition from Tina Jenko, he achieved an excellent 6th place. The other boys were not far behind, which promises a tense continuation of the competition.

Sunday's stage of the Alpe Adria Tour was extremely successful for our riders. In the boys' category A and B, Miha Otoničar placed 7th, Maks Majnik placed 9th, and David Štembal placed 10th. With this ranking, Otoničar consolidated his position in 5th place overall.

Among the juniors, Žiga Hamun won an excellent 9th place in the group sprint, while Gašper Klanjšček reached 6th place after a long escape, and Jure Medved placed 9th. With this, Klanjšček advanced to 4th place in the general total.

All these outstanding performances of our cyclists in various competitions reflect their efforts, training and dedication to the sport. The fans are already eagerly awaiting the next stages and are looking forward to future successes.

To be continued….

Tense days at the Alpe Adria Tour race brought exciting moments and sublime achievements for our local cycling heroes. Today and yesterday, our outstanding guys took to the bumpy roads, proving themselves with exceptional rides that caught the attention of fans and cycling connoisseurs.

Yesterday brought some real cycling atmosphere when our representatives competed in the difficult conditions of the Alpe Adria Tour race. In the Boys A and B category, 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 youths also tried their hand at the race. In the Youth category, despite the absence of the most recognizable cycling names who competed in other competitions, our boys showed exceptional fighting spirit and perseverance. Žan Lopatič took 21st place, which is particularly important, as he returned after a long absence from competitions. Our team was also well represented in the Senior Juniors, as Tine Jenko won an excellent 6th place.

Today's royal stage was a special thrill for the Boys A and B category. Three of our talented riders made it into the top ten. Miha Otoničar shone again and won 7th place, Maks Majnik reached 9th place, while David Štember rounded off this extremely successful stage with 10th place. Otoničar continues to hold a high position in the total, as it is in 5th place.

On the other hand, the Youth and Senior Youth diligently collected their achievements. Žiga Hamun won 9th place in the Youth category at the MM with a sprint, while Gašper Klanjšček achieved an excellent 6th place in the Seniors category with a persistent escape. Jure Medved finished in 9th place. With his performance, Klanjšček advanced to 4th place in the general standings, which is undoubtedly an extraordinary achievement.

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