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LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, June 24, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

With just days to go before the start of the Tour de France 2021 [

https://www.slovenia.info/en/stories/why-is-slovenia-synonymous-with-the-tour-de-france],

the Slovenian Tourist Board has unveiled a new promotional video in which the

country's two greatest living cyclists - Primoz Roglic and Tadej Pogacar - go

head-to-head to discover their knowledge of Slovenia.

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:

https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8917151-cycling-superstars-pogacar-and-roglic-test-their-knowledge-of-slovenia/.

The pair helped establish Slovenia as one of Europe's most exciting new cycling

destinations during last year's Tour de France and now, with just days to go

before this year's race begins, a new video offers the chance to find out more

about both riders as well as the country they call home.

Tadej Pogacar x Primoz Roglic - The Ultimate Slovenian Quiz Challenge

The pair are asked to put their Slovenian knowledge to the test as they answer

a variety of questions such as the location of the country's oldest grapevine,

where you'd find Slovenia's only island, the exact length of Slovenia's

coastline and what exactly a "dodole" is.

We also discover that Pogacar's favourite Slovenian ascent is Krvavec, the

closest ski resort to an international airport in Europe, while Roglic reveals

that he would love to visit Hisa Franko, the two Michelin-starred restaurant

run by famous chef Ana Ros. Finally, the video offers cycling fans the chance

to find out just how much they know about the two cycling superstars and

Slovenian road cycling by taking part in their own Slovenian cycling quiz

[https://www.slovenia.info/en/quiz-why-is-slovenia-a-cycling-superpower].

A Tour de Force of Cycling Adventures

Also thanks to these two great talents Slovenia is now considered one of

Europe's most exciting cycling destinations. With a hugely diverse natural

landscape, routes suitable for all ages and abilities, and a wealth of

cyclist-friendly accommodations, Slovenia is the perfect option for a cycling

break, which will also be highlighted in the upcoming years, when outdoor

tourism will be brought into the spotlight.

To read our article on the top ten reasons to choose a cycling adventure in

Slovenia visit:

https://www.slovenia.info/en/stories/ten-reasons-for-a-cycling-adventure-in-slovenia.

Video - https://youtu.be/dERHUDL-JEw

Source: Slovenian Tourist Board