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LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

- Slovenia, a green cycling paradise in the heart of Europe, is a producer of

some of the world's best cyclists and most diverse biking trails

Slovenia, one of the greenest and safest countries in the world, bearing the

Green & Safe [

https://www.slovenia.info/en/press-centre/news-of-the-tourism-press-agency/12666-green-safe]

label, is a land of active people and extraordinary sporting super-heroes.

After the historic success of Slovenian cyclists at the top of the overall

rankings at the Tour de France, many have been asking how a nation of two

million can be so successful [

https://www.slovenia.info/en/press-centre/press-releases/10125-slovenian-sporting-success-explained].

There are many reasons. Most of them have to do with the individual efforts and

skills of @rogla [ https://twitter.com/rogla] (Primoz Roglic

[https://www.slovenia.info/en/stories/primoz-roglic]) and @TamauPogi

[https://twitter.com/TamauPogi] (Tadej Pogacar). Many others are explained

below.

The love of sports is written in Slovenians' genes.

Slovenia is extremely diverse, offering a huge variety of outdoor activities.

It's almost Europe in your pocket. The urban/rural ratio is roughly 50-50, so,

nature is just around the corner for most people. Combined with a pleasant

climate, Slovenia offers some of the most beautiful biking trails in the world

[ https://www.slovenia.info/en/stories/the-most-beautiful-biking-trails] and

attracts a wealth of cyclists virtually the whole year round.

Everything is so near in Slovenia and distances between different regions are

easily overcome. You can head uphill for mountain biking trails [

https://www.slovenia.info/en/things-to-do/active-holidays/biking/mountain-biking],

with numerous trails suitable for beginners and world-class cyclists. Some

mountain bikers prefer the idyllic Alpine atmosphere and rocky paths, while

others enjoy the green hills more. In Slovenia, you can do both [

https://www.slovenia.info/en/things-to-do/active-holidays/biking/mountain-biking].

The Julian Alps [https://www.slovenia.info/en/the-julian-alps] with Kranjska

Gora and Soca Valley, or Koroska region in the Northeast, are some of the most

breathtaking cycling destinations, while Rogla and Mariborsko Zresko Pohorje

are a paradise for all road cyclers, with a unique microclimate providing

athletes with perfect summer training conditions. The TRANS Slovenia route [

https://www.slovenia.info/en/stories/the-most-beautiful-biking-trails#%3A%98%3Atext=Trans%20Slovenia%201&text=The%20trail%20will%20take%20you%20from%20the%20Julian%20Alps%20through%82mysterious%20Karst%20to%20the%20coast.]

is the most popular among MTB enthusiasts. Adrenaline lovers can visit MTB

parks [

https://www.slovenia.info/en/things-to-do/active-holidays/biking/bike-parks];

one of the most popular can be found in Kocevje in the shelter of mighty trees.

There is also plenty of opportunities to discover Slovenian cities by bike

[https://www.slovenia.info/en/stories/explore-cities-by-bicycle], or take a

ride among wine-growing hills

[https://www.slovenia.info/en/stories/cycling-among-vineyards] to taste

traditional Slovenian culinary delights. It all depends on your personality,

but there is something for everyone.

Sport has a special place in Slovenia. This year, on 23rd of September, we

celebrate a new national holiday – Day of Slovenian Sport. Read MORE

[https://ter.li/v06fyw].

More PHOTOS available HERE

[https://www.dropbox.com/sh/787qanrrujsbwty/AAC543q2Lv2ky5oLO17CTc0Wa?dl=0].

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