L’étape Series: Kranj, Slovenia 07.09.2025
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L’Étape Slovenia by Tour de France is a relatively recent addition to the global series of amateur cycling events that offer participants a chance to experience the feel of the world’s most famous professional cycling race.
Here’s a brief history of the event:
- First Edition: The first L’Étape Slovenia by Tour de France took place in 2022. The inaugural event was held in Kranj, which has served as the host city ever since.
- Purpose: The event is designed to be a “personal sporting challenge and tourist adventure” for amateur cyclists. It allows them to ride on traffic-free roads in the Gorenjska region of Slovenia, replicating the experience of a Tour de France stage.
- Inspiration: The event’s creation and popularity are heavily influenced by the success of Slovenian cyclists on the international stage, particularly Primož Roglič and Tadej Pogačar, who have become household names in the world of professional cycling. These athletes have put Slovenia in the limelight of the cycling world and boosted the country’s cycling culture.
- Event Format: L’Étape Slovenia typically includes two main distances: a longer “Race” course and a shorter “Ride” course. It is a two-day festival that often includes family and children’s rides on the Saturday, with the main events for amateur cyclists taking place on Sunday.
- Ambassador: The event has been endorsed by prominent Slovenian cyclists, with Matej Mohorič serving as an ambassador, often riding with participants to encourage them.
L’ÉTAPE SLOVENIA 2025
Registrations for the Sunday’s Ride & Race for road cyclists, and for the Saturday’s Merkur zavarovalnica Business team ride are closed, Business group ride, Children’s and Family Ride are open.
Dear lovers of cycling and active lifestyle.
The 4th edition of the cycling festival will be held on 6-7 9. 2025 in the host Citiy of Kranj. Together we create unforgettable experiences. Welcome!
BY TOUR DE FRANCE
The fastest and winners of the iconic Tour de France jerseys
The fastest female cyclists at 130 km – all from Slovenia:
- Laura Šimenc Kramar, with a time of 3:23:37.5 (yellow jersey)
- Vesna ALEGRO BAZNIK, with a time of 3:27:32.47
- Maja Mencigar, with a time of 3:32:23.0.
Fastest male cyclists at 130 km
- Matic Grošelj, Slovenia, with time: 3:13:59.3 (yellow jersey
- Johnny Hoogerland, Austria, with time: 3:13:59.8
- Miran Kovačič, Slovenia, with time: 3:14:03.8.
Fastest female cyclists at 80 km:
- Lena Repinc, Slovenia, with time: 1:56:44.7 (yellow jersey)
- Katja Nežmah, Slovenia, with time: 2:00:27.5
- Beate Puschmann, Austria, with time: 2:03:19.2.
Fastest male cyclists at 80 km:
- Patrik Mikac, Slovenia, with time: 1:49:23.9 (yellow jersey)
- Ožbej Mulec, Slovenia, with time: 1:49:24.4
- Maks Fock, Slovenia, with time: 1:51:08.3.
Polka dot jersey – fastest in the mountain climb
- 130 km: Laura Šimenc Kramar and Jakob Brus
- 80 km: Lena Repinc and Patrik Mikac.
Green jersey – fastest in the sprint segment
- 130 km: Vesna Alegro Baznik, Ruel Quentin
- 80 km: Matejka Mohorič, Niko Senekovič.
White jersey – cyclist under 25 years old
- 130 km: Noémiei ROCHARD. France and Jakob Brus, Slovenia.
- 80 km: Lena Repinc, Mario Lorenci.
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