Key information for participants in the Sunday L'Etape Slovenia 2025 challenge

Pick-up of your starting number and ordered items from the L'Etape Slovenia collection

Pick-up of your starting number and ordered jersey or other items from the L'Etape Slovenia collection is only possible in person and with a valid personal document, and with the QR code that you received by e-mail. Pick-up for another person is only possible with the authorization of this person.

Early pick-up of starting packages takes place this week in Hervis stores from 3 pm to 8 pm, according to the following schedule:

• 1. 9. 2025, Ljubljana, City Park
• 2. 9. 2025, Maribor, Europark
• 3. 9. 2025, Kranj, Supernova Kranj
• 4. 9. 2025, Novo mesto, Supernova Novo mesto.

During the cycling festival, you can pick up your starting package at the venue in Kranj, in the Kranj Municipality Hall, Slovenski trg 1, entrance from the Brioni parking lot:

• on Saturday, September 6, 2025, 10 am–6 pm
• on Sunday, September 7, 2025, 7 am–8.15 am.

Without receiving a starting number and correct placement, the start is not allowed.

Yellow and black starting number

The color of the starting number reflects the route selected when registering for L'Etape Slovenia:

• black starting number (from 1 to 999) = long route, 130 km
• yellow starting number (from 1000 to 1700) = short route, 80 km.

You will receive a starting number that you place on your back, with a chip under the seat of your bike and on the balance.

New this year! Your starting zone is marked with the letter A, B or C on your starting number. In the starting area, position yourself in the appropriate zone.

Participant bag and hot meal coupon

When collecting the starting number, the participant also receives a gift bag (goodie bag), which contains a coupon for a hot meal after reaching the finish line. The meal is available in the tent at the venue.

Arrival at the venue and parking

We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the start for those who have already collected their starting number. Those who do not have this option can also collect their starting number on the day of the event, but only until 8:15 a.m.

The parking lot for race participants is in the Supernova Mercator Savski otok shopping center, Stara cesta 25 c, Kranj.

Start, course of the cycling test and important points on the route

The start-finish area will be marked with an arch. Simultaneous start at 9 am on Koroška cesta, the distribution from the starting line, which is opposite the Brioni Restaurant and Café and along Koroška cesta, in the direction of the Creina Hotel, will take place in the following zones and we ask you to line up accordingly:

• invited participants
• zone A (average speed above 37 km/h)
• zone B (average speed 36–30 km/h)
• zone C (average speed less than 30 km/h).

Route: key changes

The longer route, 130 km, is slightly shorter this year, but technically just as demanding (>>> route change from 150 to 130 km).

80 and 130 km: At the last minute, there was a minimal change to both routes, namely near Preddvor. Also this year (the same as last year) the route on the route Hotemaže–Tupaliče (approximately 65 km) turns left onto Breg ob Kokri to Preddvor.

>>> L'Etape Slovenia route 2025

Important places on the route

Kilometer 0, sponsored by Tosidos
Kilometer 0 is located at kilometer 6.6 in Spodnje Bitnje. Up to this point, all cyclists ride behind the first official vehicle, overtaking is prohibited. This is a so-called closed ride and is a measure to ensure the safety of all participants and prevent a too-fast start, which would cause cramps and too-fast muscle acidification and heavy legs for many.

Competition for Tour de France t-shirts, 4 x sets

Awarded to a female cyclist and a male cyclist at 80 km and a female cyclist and a female cyclist at 130 km.

• Yellow t-shirt, sponsored by Merkur zavarovalnica
  the fastest cyclists on the shorter and longer route.
• Dotted t-shirt, sponsored by Gorenjska banka
  Mountain finish on Šenturška Gora (52.1 km) and Lajša (100.6 km).
• Green jersey, sponsored by MO Kranj and Visit Kranj
  sprint segment near Predoslje: 75.1 km.
• White jersey, sponsored by Slovenian Tourist Board (I feel Slovenia)
  fastest cyclists under 25 years of age.

Dividing point of the shorter and longer route: Jelenov klanec before reaching the finish line.

• shorter route, 80 km (Ride): right part of the road, marked "KEEP RIGHT", leads to the finish line and the end of the race.
• longer route, 130 km (Race): the left part of the road, marked "KEEP LEFT", leads to the continuation of the second part of the route via Besnica.

Refreshment stations on the route

• Šenturška Gora, 52.2 km
• Kranj, 82.6 km
• Lajše, 100.8 km.

The last kilometer, sponsored by Continental

On the last kilometer separating the participants from the finish line, Continental's marking will be visible: in the form of a totem for the 80 km finish line and in the form of an arch for the 130 km finish line.

A change of route is possible during the cycling itself, but before the dividing point. We advise you to listen to your body on the day of the challenge.

Dangerous sections – cycle with extreme caution

Please, follow the sports etiquette, the fair play guidelines, and be collegial throughout the entire route. Be especially careful on dangerous sections and ride with extreme caution:

• Km 6.6 official start of the race
• Km 9.7 right turn in the village of Sveti Duh towards Škofja Loka
• Km 12.3 sharp left turn Škofja Loka at the fire station
• Km 55 dangerous descent towards Šenturška Gora–Cerklje na Gorenjskem
• Km 67.6 road works on Preddvor, route change
• Km 80 demarcation of the route into long and short on the ascent to Jelenov klanec: the left side is reserved for the transition to the longer loop, the right for the finish of the shorter route.
• Km 101 start of the descent towards Dražgoše-Rudno. Technically demanding descent, so cycle with extreme caution and pay attention to your safety and the safety of your fellow participants.
• Km 122.5 start of descent towards Kranj
• Km 124 road works / macadam section
• Km 130.5 roundabout Kranj; use the left side of the road.

Technical assistance on the route

Basic technical assistance will be provided with 4 vehicles, which will be distributed along the route. However, we recommend that you equip yourself with a spare tire for a possible quick change of a flat tire, as the technical assistance may be too far from the place where you would need it to quickly change the tire.

Road closure time and duration of the mobile road closure

The traffic closure time is for cycling at an average speed of 25 km/h. If participants do not reach this speed, they will be informed by the organizers and the final vehicle.

It is a so-called broom, as the mobile road closure lasts one hour. In practice, this means that when a police vehicle with red-blue lights and a "blockage end" sign catches up with you, you are included in normal traffic and must drive in accordance with road traffic regulations.

Continue cycling normally to the finish line, but be careful! You are no longer allowed to drive on roads closed to other traffic, so be extremely careful. There will still be police officers, motorcyclists, and marshals on the route to ensure safety.

Participant Photos - Sportograf

Sportograf is the official photographer of L'Etape Slovenija participants. For your satisfaction with the photos, make sure that:

• your start number is visible at all times
• when you see the Sportograf team photographers on the route, smile at them
• smile especially broadly when you cross the finish line.

Your personal race photos will be available the week after the event for purchase at the Sportograf rate.at the following link:

>>> Sportograf x L'Etape Slovenia 2025

Live broadcast on POP TV and streaming

The live broadcast will be available on POP TV from 10:30 to 13:30, when the fastest cyclists from the longer stages are expected to have already crossed the finish line. The broadcast will include interesting interviewees and interesting moments from the race.

There will also be a live streaming, and a recording of the streaming will be available to watch later our channel:

>>> Merkur zavarovalnica L'Etape Slovenia by Tour de France YouTube channel.

Drinking fountain at the venue

There is a drinking fountain with drinking water at the central venue on Slovenski trg, where you can fill up on fresh water.

Safety warnings and general health recommendations

We warmly recommend the following recommendations for a successful performance in the cycling event to all participants:

• Attention! We ask that cyclists remain as focused as possible on the road. The cycling race takes place on 130 kilometers of roads. The cycling caravan will be protected by: 9x official race vehicles, Ford, 24 police officers on motorcycles, 20 marshals on motorcycles, police officers in cars, 9 ambulances, 250 marshals who will be stationed on the route at dangerous sections, safety fences. The organizer is doing its utmost to ensure the safety of the race participants, for a real feeling like at the Tour de France. We remind all cyclists that there is always a possibility of oncoming traffic. It is not possible to enclose the entire route with safety fences. Therefore, we urge you to be attentive to what is happening on the road. Please take care of your own safety and the safety of those participating in the event.
• Realistically assess your abilities and capabilities. Be aware that your form and well-being can vary daily, so assess your well-being especially carefully on the day of the test.
• We recommend a nutritious breakfast before the competition itself with sufficient intake of your body's energy needs, vitamins and minerals, and adequate hydration to replenish your reserves.
• Carry a bottle of liquid with you, which should not be just water, and some snacks for the road.
• To participate in the longer event, it is recommended that you have cycled at least 3,000 km in 2025.
• An ambulance with a red or blue light always has the right of way! Whenever you see an official vehicle with a warning light on, move to the side of the road to clear traffic for the vehicle with the warning light. The race director will give you a clear signal whether to stop the race or slow down the cycling speed.
• We ask for tolerant riding with collective responsibility.
• When descending, cycle carefully, do not overdo it and ride within your capabilities. In case of slippery roads, we ask you to be extra careful.
• fter reaching the finish line, enjoy a hot meal. You received the voucher in a gift bag when you picked up your start number.
• After arriving at the finish line, short massages for tired muscles with Muay cooling gels will also be provided.

Announcement of winners and awarding of iconic Tour de France jerseys

• At 1 pm for participants of the shorter route, 80 km
• At 3 pm for participants of the longer route, 130 km.

Good luck, L'Etape Slovenia caravan! Remember, it's an experience, so cycle at your own pace and for pleasure. Take care of your safety and the safety of others.