Again the highlight of recreational cycling
From 13 to 15 June, the 44th BTC City Marathon will be held in Ljubljana. The organizers of the largest recreational cycling event in Slovenia presented the routes and organizational details of the event today at the Crystal Palace in Ljubljana. Recreational cyclists will be able to test themselves on seven routes this year. The Franja Marathon, a sports and recreational event for all generations, has traveled more than 150,000 cyclists from 80 countries since the beginning and first performance in 1982.
“The Franja Marathon is not only a test of power and fitness, it is a symbol of connecting, perseverance, community. It is more than a marathon, it is a movement, a community and a heart that beats on two wheels, « the organizers emphasized at a press conference.
Marathon director Franjo Gorazd Penko Photo: Leon Vidic
The conference was spoken by key members of the organizational team and the main patrons, who help more to organize this recreational event. “Forty -four years is an eminent number. We are really proud that we can again be part of having the start and BTC’s route, as it lives with cycling, with the entire story and cycling holiday, « said BTC CEO Damjan Kralj.
“The marathon preserves real movement, as a symbol of perseverance, honesty, companionship and the integration of generations, connects many communities and municipalities. This is what adorns us, that we are among the strongest in the world and the strongest in Slovenia. I am excited and overjoyed that we have already reached 44. Performances. I Jože Mermal.
Mountain novelty
In the second week of June, recreational cyclists will be able to test themselves on seven routes. On Friday, the action will open a chronometer from Ljubljana to Domžale and back, 21.2 km long. Saturday will be followed by a novelty, this will be the Mountain-Cycling Test of the Ljubljana Dragon MTB Challenge 97 km. This trial is intended for well -prepared cyclists, and those with less fitness is a challenge to participate with electric bikes. It will be necessary to overcome 2500 meters in height, and there will be eight refreshments on the way.
On Saturday, there will be some other trials, 77 km Barjanka, which will start at Congress Square and over Ljubljana Barje at BTC, Medex Family and School Marathon at 25 km, aimed at families with children and a beginner cyclist, and for the youngest Children’s Cycling Challenge, one kilometer long. Both marathon is followed Sunday, the big at 159 km will start at 9 o’clock, and Mali, which will be 97 km long, at 10.30.
Impact from the press conference of the Franjo Marathon. Photo: Leon Vidic
“Every year it is varied, interesting, intense, sometimes even emotions. The illusions for the new performance begin immediately after the end of the marathon. My colleagues and I summarize you in functional action and ultimately lead to a nice realization that has always thrived and I want to continue. Each of my address is emotional, as is the emotional preparation, because the energy that branches along the route is immeasurable. This gives the energy to embark on this big organizational project every year to do our best every year, « said the director Gorazd Penko.
“Again, there will be a cycling holiday. At the Rog Cycling Society, we set out that with so many people the organization should be at the top level, it should be as safe and cared for as possible. As many as seven different marathons, for those youngest, families, schools, for those with electric bikes, to those who just like to enjoy and hang out on wheels. There is something right for everyone, « said Rog President and UAE Sports Director Emirates Andrej Hauptman.
