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Decathlon Joins the Elite Circle of L’Etape Slovenia Strategic Partners

L’Étape Slovenia brings together recreational cyclists each year who want to experience the authentic feel of a Tour de France-style race – on closed roads, in a large peloton, and with the unique energy created by spectators along the route.

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Women Cyclists, Welcome to the L’Etape Slovenia Caravan

Historically, women’s sport developed slowly, as there was long a belief that intense physical activity was harmful to the female body. At the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, women were not allowed to compete; they first took part in 1900 in Paris, and only in selected disciplines.

On 18 May 2026 at 11h47
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Join the Rio Mare L’Etape Slovenia 2026 Team

Last year, we formed both a women’s and a men’s Rio Mare team, competing on the shorter Sunday course. This year, we are once again opening spots in both teams—the women’s team, led by Simona Fabjan, former professional beach volleyball player, and the men’s team, led by Jure Košir, Olympian and former elite alpine skier.

On 11 May 2026 at 09h47
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Registration Now Open for the Merkur zavarovalnica Business Ride 2026

At the 5th edition of the Merkur zavarovalnica L'Étape Slovenia by Tour de France, Saturday will once again be dedicated to a special challenge for companies and organizations: the exclusive Business Ride on a 34 km course, starting and finishing in Kranj.

On 13 Feb 2026 at 09h16
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Registrations are Open for the L'Etape Slovenia Ride and Race 2026

The fifth edition of the 2-day cycling festival – Merkur zavarovalnica L’Etape Slovenia by Tour de France – will once again be hosted by the city of Kranj on the first weekend of September 5–6 September 2026.

On 19 Nov 2025 at 07h12
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Official L’Etape Slovenia 2026 Jersey

With the opening of registrations for the Sunday shorter (80 km) and longer (130–150 km) cycling challenges of Merkur Insurance L’Etape Slovenia by Tour de France, taking place on September 6, 2026, with both start and finish in Kranj, we also unveil the official cycling jersey.

On 12 Nov 2025 at 13h17
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Early Registration for L'Étape du Tour de France Opens October 23

On October 23rd, 2025, all participants of the 30 L’Étape Series events will have the unique opportunity to register for L’Étape du Tour de France, the ultimate cycling challenge, before anyone else.

On 16 Oct 2025 at 08h20
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Sunday Challenge L'Etape Slovenia 2025 Rated 9.2

We asked the participants of the Sunday long (130 km) and short (80 km) Merkur zavarovalnica L'Etape Slovenia by Tour de France challenge to share their opinions.

On 07 Oct 2025 at 12h07

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