More than 5000 recreational cyclists will participate at the Franja Marathon. Foto: BoBo
More than 5000 recreational cyclists will participate at the Franja Marathon. Foto: BoBo

The programme of the 34th Franja Marathon starts today with a time trial. The start of the race is at the Crystal Palace in Ljubljana. The route will take cyclists to Domžale for the first time, and then back to the Ljubljana shopping area. The family and school race (25 km) is scheduled for Saturday, as well as the trial for the youngest cyclists long 1,500 m, while on Sunday the classic races will be held, i.e. the long marathon (156 km), and the 97km long little marathon. Due to the afternoon football match between Slovenia and England, this time the start of the race is scheduled for 8 a.m. for the long marathon, and 8.30 for the little marathon.
It will be very hot, with temperatures over 30 degrees, and the cyclist will be hindered by wind.
The organizers are asking drivers for their understanding, as during the three days of Franja Marathon a number of roads will be closed.