5 reasons to follow the Tour of Slovenia this year

1. One of the best road cycling competitions The tour of Slovenia is currently celebrating its 28th edition and is one of the most popular cycling events in the country. As a testament to its greatness, the International Cycling Union (UCI) has categorised the race in the top competition rank for road cycling in the World Tour Series.

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Tour the green heart of Europe Slovenia is well-known for its breath-taking scenery and rich, green landscape. By watching the Tour of Slovenia not only will you be able to follow all the excitement of the race, but the aerial shots will give you some of the best viewpoints for the beauty that Slovenia has to offer. Travelling West to East across the country, the coverage will take you through valleys, the wine growing Slovene hills, the Savinja Alps and even the Ljubljana Marshes, which are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

3. See top sights, including the oldest beer fountain Not only will the Tour of Slovenia take you through stunning landscapes, but the riders will also take you on a tour of the country’s most interesting sites. If you’re into culture, then Slovenia has a lot of offer including Slovenia’s oldest wine cellar (Ptuj), the world’s oldest beer fountain (Žalec) and beautiful old towns.