First cross-border event for an unique bike region in Europe

Join us at the first cross-border bike region event connecting Benečija and Soča Valley destinations. Dolina Soče d.o.o., together with co-organizers DMO Benečija and the Javni zavod za turizem Dolina Soče, is the initiator of an initiative to establish an unified cross-border cycling region joining the Soča Valley and Benečija area. Covering almost 1,800 km², this region is uniquely positioned in the heart of Europe. Nested between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea. It offers an amazing network of MTB trails of all difficulty levels, as well as road cycling along an extensive network of secondary roads. In addition, there are numerous gravel and family-friendly cycling routes, providing visitors with limitless possibilities for active leisure and sports time together. Welcome to Benečija | Dolina Soče cross-border cycling region.

• Expert lecture by a distinguished guest in the field of cycling destination development; Fanie Kok, Hello Allegra
• Presentations of best practices in the field of cycling region development
• Exchange of experiences, opinions and initiatives on the topic of cycling
• Afternoon joint cycling tour to Matajur and socializing in pleasant company

MTB and road cycling clubs from both side of will present themselves and share cycling community effort in terms of trail building and cycling events organisation. 

The final event program is going to be published on 14. March 2025.

10:00 – 13:00 Morning sessions with presentations

After 14:00     MTB ride and road cycling tour is planned after the event.