Tour of Slovenia Concludes Successfully, Director Highlights Need for Local Support

The 32nd edition of the Tour of Slovenia concluded successfully on Sunday, with Germany's Florian Lipowitz claiming the overall victory. The race, which returned to the Vršič pass after a 13-year absence, was marked by its second German winner and a strong organizational effort led by race director Bogdan Fink.

Despite the successful conclusion, Fink, who also heads the Novo Mesto cycling club, noted that the work for next year's event begins almost immediately. He stressed the indispensable role of local support in executing a major cycling race, extending beyond financial backing to encompass community engagement.

"If you don't have local support for a cycling race, it's difficult to pull off," Fink stated in an interview with Delo. He elaborated that this support includes involving kindergarten and school children along the route, especially during midday when most working adults are occupied. Crucially, Fink highlighted the significant logistical challenge of securing approximately 3,600 people required to ensure the race proceeds safely.

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If you don't have local support for a cycling race, it's difficult to pull off. I'm not just talking about finances, I'm talking about having kindergarten and school children along the route during the day when most people are at work. The biggest part is securing the 3,600 people you need for the race to proceed safely.