Important information for participants of L'Etape Slovenia on Sunday

The Race / longer route is now 138 km

The change was made to ensure the safety of cyclists. After several visits of the route, we decided on the most optimal implementation to ensure safety of the race participants.

Starting numbers and the upper part of the cycling jersey pick-up with an identity document

Those registered with a paid participant fee to the Sunday cycling event L'Etape Slovenia can pick up their starting number with the partners' welcome package and the upper part of the cycling jersey in the week before the event in selected Hervis sport stores across Slovenia according to the following schedule from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.:

• Monday, 29 August 2022: Hervis Ljubljana, Center Citypark - ground floor, Moskovska ulica 4, 1000.
• Tuesday, 30 September 2022: Hervis Maribor Europark, Pobreška 18, 2000 Maribor.
• Wednesday, 31 August 2022: Hervis Supernova Kranj, Cesta 1. maja, 77 Qlandia, 4000 Kranj.
• Thursday, September 1, 2002: Hervis Supernova Novo mesto, Otoška cesta 5, Qlandia, 8000 Novo mesto.

Starting number pick-up at the L'Etape Slovenia venue in Kranj

Pick-up will also be possible at the venue in the village of L'Etape Slovenia, in the hall of the Municipality of Kranj, Slovenski trg 1, 4000 Kranj (entrance from the Brioni parking platform):

• Saturday, 3/9/2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Sunday; 4/9/2022, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.

Warning: Picking up the package (bag) for participants is only possible in person and upon presenting a valid photo ID. Pickup for another person will NOT be possible. Also, it will not be possible to change the size of the jersey, different from the one indicated on the registration form.

Yellow and black starting number

Cyclists have appropriate colored version of the start number according to the selected route when registering at L'Etape Slovenia:

• black start number (from 1 to 999) = long route, 138 km
• yellow start number (from 100 to 1400) = short route, 70 km.

Start of the longer and shorter routes at L'Etape Slovenia by Tour de France

Sunday, September 4, 2022, at 9 a.m., simultaneous start of all cyclists on the longer (138 km) and shorter (70 km) distances.

• Start zone: Koroška cesta on the section opposite Hotel Creina and in the direction of the roundabout near Gorenjska banka.
• The start-finish area will be marked with an arch. The start-finish area is a recognizable place with a start-finish arc.
• Kilometer 0 is located at the 7th kilometer in Trboje. Until the point of kilometer 0, all cyclists ride behind the first official vehicle, overtaking is prohibited.

Announced distances and routes

Length of the short route: 70 km.
Length of the long route: 138 km (change from 145 km).

Files of the shorter and longer routes of L'Etape Slovenia

• long / RACE, 138 km: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/126295716
• short / RIDE, 70 km: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/120889238

How do I upload a .gpx file to my cycling computer?

Step-by-step recommendations on how to upload a .gpx file:
1.    Open the Garmin Connect program on your computer and log in with your account.
2.    Select the tab "Training" and "Tracks".
3.    Select "Import" in the subwindow.
4.    Import the GPX file that you previously downloaded to your computer and press "Start".
5.    Select the type of route "Road cycling".
6.    Select "Save new route".
7.    There are two ways to send a track to your device.
8.    Connect your Garmin device to your computer with the cable and press "Send to device".
9.    You connect the Garmin device via Bluetooth to your mobile phone, where you have the Garmin Connect application installed. In the application, under the Trainings and Routes tab, find the route and press "Send to device".
10.    When the route is loaded in your Garmin device, select the "Training" menu, then "Match with activity" and search for the route.
11.    Press the "Start" button and start cycling.

Course of routes

All cyclists start at the same time at 9 a.m. and, regardless of the chosen route, cover most of the shorter route, and then separate after returning to Kranj - approximately 600 m before the shorter course finish. At this point, there is still the possibility for the cyclists to change their minds and switch the routes during the race itself (either he/she goes to the finish line or continues on a longer route). Cyclists who are registered for the longer route cross the bridge at the roundabout to the other part of the route and continue the ride, while cyclists on the shorter route cycle the last climb up Jelenov hill and cross the finish line at the same place where the start was. The start-finish area will be marked with an arch.

Refreshment stations on the route

Refreshment stations will be set up along the entire route, where cyclists can fill their water bottles and get light and energy-rich snacks. Cyclists on a shorter distance will have one refreshment station on the way, while long-distance cyclists will have three. Refreshment stations will be located at:
-  Šenturška gora, at the 38th km
-  Jamnik, at 87.5 km and
-  Retnje at 111.1 km.

Special segments in the spirit of the Tour de France: green and polka dot jersey

Both routes contain specially marked sections (segments) on which participants compete for a polka-dot (two mountain finishes) and green (sprint - flying finish) jerseys in the spirit of the Tour de France. The cyclist who finishes the marked timing section the fastest is the winner of this special fight for prestigious jerseys.

Mountain finishes:
1. Šenturška gora at 38.6. km (timed and considered for the polka-dot jersey on shorter and longer distances).
2. Jamnik at the 87th km (timed and considered for the polka-dot jersey on a longer route).
3. Brdo Hill at 105.6. km (not timed for special classification).
4. Bašelj at 121.2. km (not timed for special classification).

There is one flying finish, and it is on the section from the Brdo estate to the village of Predoslje, and there are two mountain finishes. For short-distance cyclists, this is a climb to Šenturška Gora, and for long-distance cyclists, an additional climb to Jamnik. In the longer route competition, the winner will be the one to have the fastest time of both climbs.
The green and the polka-dot jersey will be awarded to the winners of both routes.

Sprint segment:

• Predoslje village at 62.7. km at the shorter and longer route.
• Predoslje village at 129.8. km of the longer route.

Finish

The finish line is marked on the road at the same place as the start: Kranj, Koroška cesta opposite Hotel Creina. The start-finish area is a recognizable place with a start-finish arc.
Everyone who finishes the competition by reaching the finish line will receive the L'Etape Slovenia by Tour de France medal.

Participants photos

FinisherPix is the official photographer of the L'Etape Slovenia participants. To be as satisfied as possible with the photos, make sure that:

• your starting number will be always visible.
• smile at the FinisherPix photographers on the route every time you see them.
• you make a wide smile when you cross the finish line.

Personal photos of the cyclists from the event will be available in the week after at the following link: www.finisherpix.com/e/5787.

Arrival at the start site and parking lot

We recommend arriving at least 30 minutes before the start, so that you can prepare easily and warm up a little. We recommend the following parking spaces for participants:

• Supernova Mercator Primskovo: Cesta Staneta Žagarja 69, 4000 Kranj, location: https://bit.ly/3QVSsgd.
• Camper stop Kranj, Stara Sava, Gregorčičeva ulica 6, 4000 Kranj, location: https://bit.ly/3T96UTx.

Safety regulations and general recommendations for health protection

All participants are kindly advised with the following recommendations for a successful performance at the cycling event:
1.    Attention! We ask for maximum concentration of cyclists on the road. The bicycle race takes place along 138 kilometers of roads. The cycling peloton will be accompanied by 5 official race vehicles, 22 policemen on motorbikes, 20 stewards on motorbikes, policemen in cars, 6 ambulances, 130 stewards who will be stationed on the route at dangerous sections, safety fences. The organizer makes every effort to ensure the safety of the race participants, for a true Tour de France feeling. We warn all cyclists that there is always a possibility of oncoming traffic. It is not possible to fence off the entire route. Therefore, we urge you to pay attention to what is happening on the road. Take care of your own safety and the safety of the participants in the event.
2.    Make a realistic assessment of your abilities and capabilities. Be aware that form and well-being can vary daily, so assess your well-being especially carefully on the day of the event.
3.    We recommend a nutritious breakfast before the actual competition with sufficient intake of your body's energy needs, vitamins and minerals and adequate hydration to fill-up your tank and reserves.
4.    Have a water bottle with you, which should not only be pure water and some snacks for the journey.
5.    To participate on the longer route, it is recommended that you have cycled at least 3,000 km in 2022.
6.    An ambulance with a red or blue light always has priority! Whenever you see an official vehicle with its warning lights on, move to the side of the road to clear the traffic for the vehicle with the warning lights on. The race director will give you a clear signal if the race stops or if the cycling speed slows down.
7.    When crossing the railway crossing in Podnart, cyclists are urged to follow road traffic rules. The train has priority, so cyclists must stop when the gates are down and wait for a clear path. You must never cross the railroad tracks when the gates are down.
8.    Please ride patiently with collective responsibility.
9.    When cycling downhill, ride carefully, do not overdo it and ride within your capabilities. In case of slippery roads, we ask you to be extra careful.
10.    Kilometer 0 is at the 7th kilometer in Trboje. Until the point of kilometer 0, all cyclists ride behind the first official vehicle, overtaking is prohibited.
11.    After arriving at the finish line, there will be a place to store bicycles in the exhibition area, so that you can take refreshments and rest properly.
12.    Upon arrival at the destination, short massages for tired muscles with Pernaton cooling gels will also be provided.

Winner ceremony and jersey awarding in the spirit of the Tour de France

The announcement of the winners and the awarding of jerseys in the spirit of the Tour de France is scheduled for Sunday, September 4, 2022, at 4 p.m at Slovenski trg.

Follow the information on Ride and Race regularly so that you are informed about everything up-to-date and on time.