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Do you remember when you became a passionate cyclist?

Many people associate passion with buying a good bike, a new pair of comfortable cycling shorts, great company or socializing after cycling. Anyway, we all once felt the passion for cycling when we reached a new milestone in growing up as children. Independent driving on two wheels without auxiliary wheels. Maybe you remember that day, your big victory, maybe the glimpses of your parents' worried voices stuck in your memory: "Not so fast! Mind using brakes! slow down!" but you didn't stop because you finally experienced a new feeling of freedom, a huge smile, incredible confidence in your abilities... Yes, it's adrenaline and a rush of happy hormones that is released during physical activity...

Anyway, the passion for cycling may get a little "dusty" over the years, but believe me, we never lose it. Let's ask for this memory, this written happiness in the cellular memory... Cycling is a sport for all generations and above all - it is an activity in the fresh air.

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Part 5: Cycling Etiquette and Traffic Rules – Riding Safely When You’re the Fragile One in Traffic

In the fifth part of the Cycling Academy with Matej Mohorič, created as part of Merkur zavarovalnica L’Etape Slovenia by Tour de France, we return to the foundation that ultimately matters most: how we behave on the bike.

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Part 4: The Secret to Good Form and a Calm Mind on Event Day

In the fourth article of the series, we touch on a topic we all know but often underestimate: physical preparation. At the Merkur zavarovalnica L’Etape Slovenia by Tour de France events, enjoyment is possible at various levels.

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Part 3: Small Group, Big Habits – and the Exercises That Make a Difference

In part 3 we focus on two areas that are among the most everyday aspects of recreational cycling, yet often decisive: riding in a small group and skill drills you can safely practice in a calm, controlled environment.

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Part 2: Quick Technical Check Before Riding

In the second part, we focus on the importance of having a technically sound bicycle — something we are each responsible for. For a smoother and safer cycling season, we recommend a full professional inspection and service before the season begins and before any major or demanding cycling challenges you plan to undertake.