DH Pohorje 2026
Organisers:
Športno društvo Grabit
Drevenškova ulica 1, Limbuš, 2341 Limbuš
031 299 614
info@sdgrabit.si
www.bikeparkpohorje.si
www.sdgrabit.si
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Kolesarska zveza Slovenije / Slovenia Cycling Federation
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JP Marprom d.o.o.
Discipline: downhill (DHI)
Level: Slovenia Cup
Location: Bike park Pohorje Maribor, Pohorska ulica 60, Maribor, Slovenia; location
Date: 28 June 2026
EVENT MANAGEMENT
Event director: Denis Janežič, +386 31 299 614
Course chief: Gašper Jurečič
Marshalls chief: Nejc Šikman, 040 342 142
Race office: Andreja Podvornik
Chief commissaire: DKSS
CATEGORIES
U13 boys/girls (11 – 12 years, born 2015 and 2014)*
U15 boys (13 – 14 years, born 2013 and 2012)
U17 male (15 – 16 let, born 20011 and 2010)
U19 male (17 – 18 let, born 2009 and 2008)
Amateur men (19 – 34 let, born 2007-1992)
Master men (35 years and above, born 1991 and older)
Women (13 years and above, born 2013 and older)
Elite men (19 years and above, born 2007 and older)
*U13 boys/girls is an open category, uniting boys and girls with license and daily license. The competition also concludes with a joint ceremony.
Elite men category is only open for riders with a UCI license.
20chocolate Downhill Cup is the Slovenian Downhill Cup series. Points are awarded to riders of any federation or nationality.
REGISTRATION
Registration closes on Monday before the event, June 22, at 12:00 on Thursday at midnight. Registration is open at Prijavim.se.
Entry fee should be paid at registration, otherwise the registration is not valid. Daily licenses will be available at number pick up in race office.
ENTRY FEES
Elite men, U19 men, U17 men, U15 men, Women, Master men and Amateur men: 50 EUR at preregistration and 70 EUR at late registration on site.
U13 boys/girls: 35 EUR at preregistration and 55 EUR at late registration.
Non-licensed riders are obliged to apply for Slovenia Cycling daily license. They can enter the following categories: U15, U17, U19, Amateur, Master and Women. Daily licenses will be available at number pick up in race office. The cost is 15 €.
REGISTRATION CANCELLATION
Riders should cancel their registration by latest 12.00 on Friday before the race. Entry fee will be returned only with a medical certificate.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday, 27 June 2026
9.00 – 17.00 – Free course practice*
17.00 – 18.00 – Track Walk
17.00 – 19.00 – Registration/number pick up (Bikespot BPPM)
Sunday, 28 June 2026
7.30 – 08.30 – Registration/number pick up (Bikespot BPPM)
08.45 – 09.00 – Team managers meeting (Bikespot BPPM)
09.00 – 13.00 – Official training
13.30 – 15.30 – Seeding run
16.00 – 18.00 – Final run
18.00 – Award presentation (gondola square)
*Saturday’s riding at rider’s own risk – no medics in place.
Organizer can change the schedule if confirmed by series coordinator and commissaires. Teams/riders will be notified on time.
UPLIFT FOR SATURDAY’S FREE PRACTICE
The organizer is offering an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the track—a free ride on the track at your own risk—on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
If you wish to participate in the free ride on the course, you must purchase a ticket at the regular price yourself at the ticket office of Bike Park Pohorje Maribor.
PRIZE MONEY
Men overall: 1st place 200 €, 2nd place 120 €, 3rd place 80 €, 4th place 50 €, 5th place 25 €
Women overall: 1st place 200 €, 2nd place 120 €, 3rd place 80 €, 4th place 50 €, 5th place 25 €
If there are less than 5 riders taking part in the race in a category, only half of the monetary prize will be awarded. In case of a UCI event the monetary awards will be adjusted according to UCI rules.
PROTECTION EQUIPMENT
- Full face helmet with visor,
- Knee pads,
- Elbow pads*
- Back protector and/or neck brace (these two could be excluding each other).
*riders of Masters and Elite men categories can compete without elbow pads.
THE VENUE
Start: Access via the Flow Trail; U13 category at Trikotna jasa
Finish: In the immediate vicinity of the lower station of the Pohorje gondola
Registration: Bikespot BPPM
Team Managers’ Meeting: Bikespot BPPM
TEAM AREA
The team area is located at the lower station of the gondola. The Race Office will be set up at the BPPM Bikespot. The awards ceremony will take place in the square in front of the gondola, and an Expo Area will also be set up in the immediate vicinity. A bike wash area will be available to competitors at the entrance to the gondola.
Parking is only available in the public parking lots below the lower station of the gondola. Reservations are not possible; parking rates: www.visitpohorje.si.
Parking for camper vans is permitted exclusively on the gravel section of the gondola parking lot #2.
For holders of a valid daily or annual Bike Park Pohorje pass and Gravity Card holders, parking in the designated gondola parking lots #1 and #2 is free of charge.
ACCOMMODATION
Hotel Arena
www.hotel-arena.si
booking@eh.si
tel.: +386 2 512 3000
SIDE EVENTS
LET’S RIDE – FREE GUIDED RIDE
REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/UpJs7VBQmzTG15H26
PHOTOS: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OungahJy-BInWpZYEsOQ6g_jAynoJp0D?usp=sharing
DESCRIPTION:
Let’s RIDE! – Free Guided Mountain Bike Tour of Pohorje
When: Saturday, June 27 at 12:00 p.m.
Where: Pohorje Bike Park
Meeting point: Lower gondola station
Organizer: Cycling Federation of Slovenia
As part of the “Let’s Go Cycling!” campaign, we invite you to a free guided mountain bike tour of Pohorje. All you need is a suitable, roadworthy mountain bike with at least front suspension and protective gear (a helmet is mandatory).
Ride Description
This easy, scenic tour through Pohorje is an excellent choice for beginners, recreational cyclists, families, and e-bike (e-MTB) riders. The route follows forest trails and gravel roads, where we’ll explore the natural beauty of Pohorje at a leisurely pace. Along the way, we’ll stop at the Šumik Waterfall, the Ruška Hut, and Areh to enjoy the views, the fresh mountain air, and a pleasant, stress-free ride.
✅ Tour length: 20 km
✅ Duration: approximately 3 hours
✅ Elevation gain: 500 meters
✅ Difficulty: technically less demanding
Required equipment
A mountain bike or e-MTB in good working order with at least front suspension and knobby tires, a bike helmet, knee pads, elbow pads (recommended), protective gloves, protective eyewear, a backpack, a spare inner tube, a handy tool kit, first-aid kit, personal ID, and health insurance card. Food and drinks from your backpack.
Spots are limited; participation is free. Registration is required by submitting the form below. After submitting your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with further instructions the day before the event.
In case of any changes, we will provide updates via our website, social media, and email.
Cycling Federation of Slovenia
SMITH SLOVENIA TREASURE HUNT
When: Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: Bike Park Pohorje Maribor on the World Cup track.
During the official Track Walk on the World Cup track, 10 Smith keys will be hidden.
As you explore the course, look for the best lines, but also keep an eye on your surroundings. Somewhere along the course, a key to a prize might be waiting for you.
If you find a key, bring it to the Race Office and claim your prize.
✔ 10 hidden keys
✔ 10 Smith prizes
✔ Only during the official Track Walk
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