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Registrations Open for the 2026 Family Ride

The Family Ride in the spirit of the Tour de France will take place on Saturday, 5 September 2026, with the start scheduled at 16:30. The 12.5 km route will run around Kranj, starting and finishing in the immediate vicinity of the main venue at Slovenski trg.

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Registrations Now Open for the Future Heroes Kids Races 2026

Registrations are now open for the children’s cycling races Bodoči junaki (Future Heroes), which will take place on Saturday, 5 September 2026.

On 08 Jun 2026 at 13h33
Training tips

Part 7: From Panic to Control – The Psychology of Calm Descents and Managing Crowds

In the final episode of this year’s Cycling Academy series, created as part of the Merkur Insurance L’Etape Slovenia by Tour de France, we focus on a very real feeling that most recreational cyclists know—but rarely admit out loud: uncertainty and fear on descents.

On 05 Jun 2026 at 13h35
Events

Safety Is Our Shared Mission — and the 2026 Route Is Out

Kranj, 2 June 2026. In cooperation with the Municipality of Kranj, now hosting the Merkur zavarovalnica L’Etape Slovenia by Tour de France cycling festival for the fifth consecutive year, we organised a round table titled Safety Is a Shared Responsibility.

On 02 Jun 2026 at 12h42
Stories

Prešeren summer in Kranj

Five speakers introduced an extensive summer program offering concerts, entertainment, cultural, artistic, sports, and culinary experiences.

On 02 Jun 2026 at 05h34
Race

Cycling Challenge K0.0lesari na polno! Entries Open for 2026

As part of the two-day cycling festival Merkur zavarovalnica L’Etape Slovenia by Tour de France, in collaboration with our partner Union 0.0 Radler Isotonic and our ambassador, top cycling star Matej Mohorič, we are announcing registrations for the third time for the shortest time trial in the world.

On 27 May 2026 at 11h52
Training tips

Part 6: Between Reason and Adrenaline – The Art of Smart Racing

In Part 6 of the Cycling Academy with Matej Mohorič series, created as part of Merkur zavarovalnica L’Etape Slovenia by Tour de France, we focus on the moment when theory turns into practice—race day.

On 26 May 2026 at 13h01
Events

The Cycling Season Is Here: Introducing the Refreshing UNION RADLER ISO TOUR!

As the days grow longer and temperatures rise, more and more people across Slovenia are taking to the road on their bikes.

On 22 May 2026 at 12h46

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