Experience the Tour de France! Sign up for the Saturday L'Etape Slovenia cycling event
Gorenjska banka, a strategic partner of L'Etape Slovenia by Tour de France, provides free registration for Saturday's rides
As of today, we are opening free registrations for children's and family cycling in the spirit of the Tour de France, which will take place on Saturday, September 2, 2023 in Kranj, under the auspices of the 2-day cycling event L'Etape Slovenia by Tour de France. Gorenjska banka, the event's strategic partner, offers free registration for Saturday's non-competitive cycling events again this year.
L'Etape Slovenia Village
The central scene of the event will be in Slovenski trg, where a real village of L'Etape Slovenia will be setup, and cycling will take place in its immediate vicinity in the afternoon, presumably from 3 pm onward. We will publish the program with the timetable in due course.
Why should you book Saturday, September 2, 2023 in your schedule today?
- Because this is a unique opportunity to get to know the cycling euphoria from upclose, which we love to follow in recent years, also because of the successes of our cycling aces.
- Because the legendary Tour de France has been running since 1903 and you can become part of the number 1 cycling brand in the world.
- Because the L'Etape by Tour de France series takes place in 25 countries and cities around the world. Kranj won this honorable place.
- Because a real village will be setup - "L'Etape Village", where our partners and other exhibitors will present themselves with a rich offer and varied program. (>> Highlights of the last year’s premiere event).
- Because this is an opportunity for socializing, inter-generation bonding, active leisure time, cheering and - a cycling experience in the company of your loved ones.
- All technically sound bikes are suitable for Saturday cycling.
Children's cycling - probably a child's first experience of the legendary Tour
Cycling events for toddlers and children up to the age of 12 take place in the immediate vicinity of Slovenski trg and run in an 800 m long circle. Three age categories with different track lengths are as follows:
- Children A, > 4 years: 1 round, push bike or bike. Total length: 800 m.
- Children B, 4,5–8 years: 2 rounds, bike. Total length: 1,6 km.
- Children C, 9–12 years: 3 round, bike. Total length: 2,4 km.
Prior free registration is required due to the limited number of places. Applications are open until vacancies are filled.
>> More information and free registration
Family cycling and cycling for all ages
The first-class experience of cycling in a group accompanied by vehicles on roads closed to traffic or with a movable barrier. The route is just under 13 km long and leads from Slovenski trg in Kranj through the city center–Britof–Brdo–Kokrica–Kranj.
Cycling takes place at a leisurely pace and is non-competitive, without timing. It is suitable for all children who have already passed their cycling driving license test and are used to cycling in a group. The child must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or adult and wear a protective helmet.
Prior free registration is required due to the limited number of places. Applications are open until vacancies are filled.
>> More information and free registration
You can read more about the terms of participation here.
The premier edition of Saturday's L'Etape Slovenia event was very nice, when children and families cycled. Matej Mohorič, ambassador of L'Etape Slovenia.
Matej Mohorič video statement
Watch the video and listen to top cycling ace Matej Mohorič, ambassador of L'Etape Slovenia and register for free.
