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Belgian Michiel Coppens broke away from the leading group 16 kilometres before the finish and claimed victory in Izola with a 43-second lead over the first chasing group. The best Slovenian, Žak Eržen, finished in 16th place.

For safety reasons, the race organizers have relocated the finish line from Cankarjev Drevenik to Prešernova Street, while the rest of the route remains unchanged. A total of 29 teams and more than 170 cyclists from 27 countries will compete. The race will be broadcast on Planet 2 and the YouTube channel @Sloveniacycling.

Slovenia is a true cycling nation - not just because of the outstanding achievements of its cyclists, nor merely due to the countless enthusiasts who have embraced cycling as their favorite form of recreation. It’s because the entire country serves as an exceptional natural playground for outdoor sports of all kinds.
 

Well-established Slovenian spring classic will once again attract 30 teams. On Sunday, March 23, we can expect 176 cyclists on the roads of Slovenian Istria. With the support of the Slovenian Tourist Board, the race will be broadcast live on Planet TV 2.

The milestone edition of the race on its now traditional course through Slovenian Istria unfolded differently than usual. The main group, led by Anže Skok, sprinted only for fourth place, while the riders from a brakeaway, headed by Marcin Budzinski, celebrated on the podium.

The domestic cycling season traditionally begins with the Grand Prix of Slovenian Istria, powered by I Feel Slovenia, a one-day 1.2 category race. In partnership with the Slovenian Tourist Board, a live broadcast will once again be available this year on the MMC RTV Slovenia online portal.

The opening cycling race on Slovenian soil ended with the final sprint of the larger group. Bartlomiej Proc celebrated, the second place was taken by the Italian Alberto Bruttomesso, and the first Slovenian Anže Skok took an excellent 3rd place.

Leave behind the hustle and bustle of the city, take in the smell of forests and let the feeling of endless freedom overtake you while riding along the most exciting cycling routes.

The 8th edition of GP Slovenian Istria finished with Austrian victory, Daniel Auer (WSA KTM Graz) won the final sprint over British rider Oliver Stockwell (Cycling Team Friuli ASD). Peleton came 3 seconds after the winner, the bunch sprint was won by another Cycling Team Friuli ASD rider Nicolo Buratti. The best slovenian rider was Matevž Govekar in fifth place.

7th edition of GP Slovenian Istria was the start of the international racing season on slovenian soil. The 156,5 km circuit race in Izola was won by Italian Mirco Maestri (Bardiani-CSF-Faizane). Best Slovenian rider was Tilen Finkšt (Ljubljana Gusto Santic) on tenth place.

Due to the current situation regarding the spread of the new coronavirus SARS-Co V-2 (COVID 19), we inform you that we are implementing the measures adopted by the National Security Council of the Republic of Slovenia.

In the festive season, Izola has become an icy island of unforgettable winter experiences with no end in sight. The Ice Kingdom promises a brand new skating rink, plenty of music, theater, dance and entertainment, and with all of this you will enjoy the excellent cuisine of our caterers.

Izola, 24. februarja – V Istri je na domačem uvodu v sezono še drugič zapored slavila Adria Mobil, tokrat je bila najhitrejša “dolenjska puščica” Marko Kump, ki je tako uspešno začel novo obdobje v novomeškem dresu.

Statistics from the 6. GP Slovenian Istria

22 teams from 6 countries on the start of 6. GP Slovenian Istria

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Izola, 19 February - There are 22 teams on the confirmed starting list for Sunday's GP Slovenian Istria, including the Italian ProContinental team Neri Sottoli. The Italian team is coming to Izola with a very strong squad and first star of the race Giovanni Visconti.

The GP Slovenian Istria is slowly approaching, and the start list is also getting its final image. There are 21 teams already in the race, including ProContinental team from Italy Neri Sottoli.

Official results 6. GP-Slovenian Istria

This year, the 6th edition of the GP Slovenian Istria in Izola, will mark the traditional start of the cycling season on Slovenian soil. In previous past editions some very strong riders won in Izola and Jure Golčer was the only Slovenian with victory in Izola.

Serbian rider from the Slovenian side Adria Mobil Dušan Rajović is the winner of the 5th GP Slovenian Istria, the first categorized race in Slovenia in 2018. Due to the strong wind and cold the route was shortened, and in the final sprint Rajović beat Austrian Daniel Auer and Briton Matthew Gibson. The best Slovenian rider was Rok Korošec in the 7th place.