DH Sor'ca 2026

dh sor'ca 2026

Organiser:

omikron plus

Športno društvo Omikron Plus,
Dražgoše 51, 4228 Železniki, Slovenia
tel.: +386 31 889 939
email: info@omikronplus.si
www.omikronplus.si

Co-organisers:

soriška planina

Turistični center Soriška planina d.o.o.
Zgornja Sorica 55, 5229 Sorica
+386 (0) 51 381 617
info@soriska-planina.si
www.soriska-planina.si

and

Kolesarska zveza Slovenija
Dunajska 139, 1000 Ljubljana
+386 (0) 41 990 058
ogk@kolesarska-zveza.si
www.kolesarska-zveza.si

Discipline: Downhill (DHI)
Level: Slovenia Cup
Location: Soriška planina, Zgornja Sorica 55, 5229 Sorica
Date: 12 July 2026

EVENT MANAGEMENT

 

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, July 6, at 23:59. 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, 11 July 2026

9.00 – 17.00 – Free course practice*
17.00 – 18.00 – Track Walk
17.00 – 19.00 – Registration/number pick up (at venue)

Sunday, 12 July 2026

7.30 – 08.30 – Registration/number pick up (at venue)
08.45 – 09.00 – Team managers meeting
09.00 – 13.00 – Official training
13.30 – 15.30 – Seeding run
16.00 – 18.00 – Final run
18.00 – Award presentation (finish area)

*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.

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 €

Category

1st place

2nd place

3rd place

4th place

5th place

Men overall

200 €

120 €

80 €

50 €

25 €

Women overall

200 €

120 €

80 €

50 €

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.

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, July 11, 2026, from 9:00 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 Soriška planina resort.

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: Near top of Lajnar chairlift
Finish: Next to parking lot, Lajnar restaurant

Registration: Brunarica restaurant
Team Managers’ Meeting: Finish area

dh sorca 2026

1 – Finish area
2 – Race office
3 & 4 – Team Area

TEAM AREA

The Team Area will be set up in the designated section of the parking lot at the bottom of the Soriška planina ski slope, near the lower chairlift station. No reservation is required for the Team Area, but teams may park their vehicles, set up their tents, or place their support equipment exclusively in the designated area.

The Race Office will be set up at Brunarica restaurant. The awards ceremony will take place near Brunarica, and an Expo Area will also be set up in the immediate vicinity. A Bike Wash will also be available at the lower chairlift station.

Overnight stays in the Team Area are permitted only upon registration and payment of the fee at the reception desk of Gostišče Lajnar. Registration is available daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please keep your receipt for payment of the overnight stay in the Team Area and present it to the organizer or reception staff upon request.

Competitors and accompanying persons may also stay overnight at the Soriška Planina Camp, where registration at the Gostišče Lajnar reception desk is also required. For additional information: info@soriska-planina.si, +386 51 381 617.

ACCOMMODATION

SIDE EVENTS

Let’s Ride!

As part of the “Let’s Ride!” campaign, a free guided mountain bike ride to Možic will be organized.

The varied terrain of the Soriška Planina mountain range offers interesting and appealing trails for mountain bikers. Participants will follow old military mule trails dating back to the time of the Rapallo Border as they make their way toward the summit of Možic, learning about the area’s rich historical and natural heritage along the way. The route will follow moderately challenging mountain biking terrain, featuring an ascent along well-maintained trails and offering stunning views of the surrounding peaks.

The tour will take place on Sunday, July 12, 2026, between 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Participants will meet at Soriška planina.

Participation is free, but spots are limited.

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