After a bit less than three days on the 1229 we have successfully concluded the seventh edition of Race Around Slovenia (RAS).

56 teams started and 14 less finished. The participants, even the ones with bad luck and health problems from long our in the saddle, resulting in dropping out of the race, noticed and appreciated the efforts of the organizing crew. International guests praised the beauties of the fast changing landscape even if it means one climb after another. One again we have see a confirmation of love for cycling, a healthy sports spirit, respect for other competitors, superb fitness and endurance of the fastest riders on one and stubbornness of slower ones on the other end of the field. All this makes RAS one of the most respected ultra cycling events in Europe.

The night from Saturday to Sunday at ultra cycling Race around Slovenia has peen peaceful. The fastest have already reached the finish line before sunset.

41 minutes after midnight we had the winner of men's 50+ solo category: Austrian Herbert Meneweger who is still the only one from his category at the finish. Out of his competitors Slovenians Miran Modic and Rudi Štigl are still out riding while Pascal Bride (Fra) and Morten Kjaersgaard dropped out. The only rider in 60+ Herve Talabardon (Fra) is also still on the course.