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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.

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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
Race

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.

On 20 May 2026 at 08h41
Race

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
Race

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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