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Cyclist Completes Slovenian Touring Route in Under a Week
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Cyclist Completes Slovenian Touring Route in Under a Week

From Delo · () Slovenian

Translated from Slovenian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Adam Jordan, 23, cycled the 617-kilometer Slovenian Touring Cycling Route (STKP) in under seven days.
  • The STKP, conceived in 2012 and realized by Jože Rovan and volunteers, spans approximately 1850 kilometers and covers 50,000 meters of elevation gain.
  • The route connects major Slovenian mountain and hilly areas, guiding cyclists on permitted paths.

Adam Jordan, a 23-year-old from Kostanjevica, has completed the Slovenian Touring Cycling Route (STKP) in an impressive feat, cycling the entire 617-kilometer path in less than seven days.

The STKP, a cycling counterpart to the Slovenian Mountain Trail, was conceived in late 2012 by Bojan Rotovnik and brought to life by Jože Rovan, the project's ideator and leader, along with the Touring Cycling Commission of the Slovenian Mountain Association (PZS) and numerous volunteers. This extensive route connects significant Slovenian mountainous and hilly regions.

Spanning approximately 1850 kilometers, the STKP challenges cyclists with an accumulated elevation gain of 50,000 meters. Crucially, the route is designed to guide cyclists along paths where cycling is permitted, ensuring adherence to regulations while showcasing the country's scenic landscapes.

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Originally published by Delo in Slovenian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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