POGI Challenge
2026 sold out • 2027 waitlist open
The 2026 edition is sold out. Join the 2027 waitlist to hear first when dates, entry availability and package details are confirmed.
The POGI Challenge takes place in Krvavec, Tadej Pogačar’s home region. The 2026 route was short but demanding: 14.9 km, 1,189 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 7.6%. Riders started first, then Tadej began the chase — one of cycling’s most distinctive event formats.
2026 reference itinerary
Day 1 — Sat 1 August
Arrival
- Arrival in Ljubljana
- Group transfer to the EXPO
- Race-pack pickup
- Transfer to the hotel by Lake Bled
- Bike build and mechanic check
- Easy pre-race ride
- Course briefing
- Dinner at the hotel
Day 2 — Sun 2 Aug
Event day
- Early breakfast
- Group transfer to the start area
- Pogi Challenge
- Return to the hotel
- Recovery and celebration dinner
Day 3 — Mon 3 Aug
Departure day
- Easy recovery walk or spin
- Breakfast
- Bike pack-down
- Group transfer to Ljubljana airport / train station
- Departure
2026 reference hotel
For the 2026 package, guests stayed at Ribno Alpine Hotel 4*.
• Quiet alpine hotel near Lake Bled
• Cycling-friendly setup with bike storage and route access
• Breakfast included
• Wellness area for recovery
• Slovenia’s first certified Zero Waste hotel, with a strong sustainability focus
• Quiet alpine hotel near Lake Bled
• Cycling-friendly setup with bike storage and route access
• Breakfast included
• Wellness area for recovery
• Slovenia’s first certified Zero Waste hotel, with a strong sustainability focus
2027 waitlist
- • Dates and entry availability to be confirmed
- • Package, hotel and support details to be confirmed
- • Waitlist members will receive updates first
What happens next:
- • No payment is required to join
- • Joining the waitlist does not guarantee entry
- • We will only confirm the offer once 2027 details are secured
Before you book:
2027 details coming soon
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Cancellation terms depend on how far in advance you cancel. In summary:
Full terms: Cancellation & Refund Policy
- More than 60 days before the trip: deposit is non-refundable; the paid balance is returned in full.
- 30–60 days before: partial refund, after deducting the deposit and any costs already committed to the race organiser, hotel, and other suppliers. We always work to minimise your loss and confirm the exact amount within 7 business days of receiving your cancellation notice.
- Fewer than 30 days before: no refund.
Full terms: Cancellation & Refund Policy
No. Travel, medical, sports-activity, cancellation, baggage, and personal accident insurance are not included unless clearly stated on the package page. We strongly recommend buying comprehensive insurance at the time of booking, especially for packages with race entries, cycling, skiing, hiking, or other active sport elements.
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