POGI Challenge
Unique cycling event
Welcome to Krvavec, Tadej Pogačar’s home region!
The main route is short but demanding: 14.9 km, 1,189 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 7.6%.
The concept is simple: riders start first, then Tadej begins the chase. Finish before him if you can — or enjoy one of the most unusual cycling experiences.
Your weekend day-by-day
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
Hotel
We stay 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
Pricing & booking
- Guaranteed Pogi Challenge entry
- 2 nights at a hotel by Lake Bled with breakfast
- Group transfer from Ljubljana to the hotel and back
- Transfer to the start area
- Coordinator and mechanic support
- Bike build / pack-down assistance
- Safe bike storage
- Pre-race ride
- Course briefing and on-site support
Included in your package:
- Flights
- Lunches
- Bike transport to Slovenia
- Travel and medical insurance
- Optional excursions
- Personal expenses
Not included:
930 EUR
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Race entry is included only where the package page clearly says so. For limited-entry cycling events, the entry is part of the travel package and is not sold separately. We send the organiser registration instruction after full payment and when the organiser process is open.
Prices vary by race and travel dates. Each package page shows the full price in EUR, including all taxes and fees.
You pay in two stages:
Full terms: Booking Terms & Conditions
You pay in two stages:
- A non-refundable deposit
- The remaining balance is due 60 days before the trip. If you book within 60 days of the trip, full payment is due at booking.
Full terms: Booking Terms & Conditions
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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