21st September 2014Powered by Pulz Šport

Welcome to TNatura Slovenia, the last race in the ETU TNatura European Cross Triathlon Series. It is a great pleasure to host such a premium event in Slovenia, with best elite and enthusiastic AGR triathletes competing together in a breathtaking scenery of lake Bohinj.

This is the first cross triathlon race at the ETU level that will be organized in Slovenia. With this comes a lot of responsibility, but also a great opportunity. An opportunity to lay the foundation for a great event in the years to come and to show Slovenia, particularly Bohinj/Pokljuka region through what triathletes do best: swim, bike, run.

why compete in tnatura slovenia?

– the chance to compete with the best triathletes in the last race of the ETU TNatura European Series– a challenging race course, set in the beautiful nature of Triglav National Park– kind prizes from our partners for best times in swim, bike and run, plus practical prizes for podium finishers in AGR classification– EXPO on Saturday and Sunday with our partners (Scott, Sram, Speedo, Berghaus, Proaction …), offering promotional prices, great deals on sport merchandise etc.– Slovenian All Star Relay teams with athletes from different sports like Bojan Križaj, Miran Stanovnik, Vesna Fabjan, Nika Kozamernik, Brigita Langerholc, Andrej Pirc, Janez Marič, Damjan Žepič, Tomas Globočnik

– accompanying events for kids, fans …– dinner party with great local food, wines, presentation of local culture– every participant is included in a draw where we will give out 3 entries for TNatura Slovenia 2015 and the main prize, a weekend package for two in Vila Triglav, including a guided bike ride by Tadej Valjavec!

We hope you will have a great time in Slovenia and most of all a safe and memorable race!

See you on 21st September in Bohinj!

Tomaž Lučovnik, head of the LOC TNatura Slovenia Bohinj

dear triathletes, visitors, fans!

Bohinj is located in the heart of the Julian Alps. The most extensive and highest mountain group in Slovenia is also the most subtle south-eastern part of the Alps. More than two-thirds of Bohinj lie in the only Slovenian National Park: Triglav National Park.

Bohinj comprises of Nomenj Basin, Upper and Lower Bohinj valley, Lake Basin, Plateau Pokljuka and Jelovica and mountains. The most recognizable natural beauty of Bohinj is its lake, the largest permanent natural lake in Slovenia. Twenty-four villages are lined through the valley and above it, fabulous wealth hidden past, cheerfulness present and future secret.

how to access bohinj:

by car from Ljubljana, through Bled, over Pokljuka plateau or cross Soriška ridge

by bus from Ljubljana, through Bled

by train direction Jesenice and Nova Gorica

by cartrain from Most na Soči and from Podbrda

by plane Ljubljana (Jože Pučnik) Airport (50 km), from Trieste Airport (Ronchi, 200 km) from Klagenfurt Airport (70 km)

welcome to bohinj & pokljuka

Pokljuka – a high karst plateau (1200–1500m) on the eastern edge of the Triglav National Park overlaps vast pine forests. Health and well-being of man beneficial effect fresh and clean air and a visit to energy points. Unspoiled nature and recreational facilities classifies Pokljuka between popular destinations for family holidays in all seasons.

On its southern slope some settlements lean across Plateau are classified numerous mountains. among compact forests are hiding specific ecosystems Pokljuka – peat bogs (Learning Path Moor Goreljek), which are the remains of the operations of the glacier.

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12.00 Official opening TNatura Slovenia – Lake Bohinj

9.00 – 18.00 Registration and race package pick up – Lake Bohinj

17.00 Press conference – Hostel Pod Voglom

18.00 Race Briefing ELITE+AGR – Hostel Pod Voglom

18.45 Race pack delivery ELITE – Uniform check

10:00 Open Transition Area (recheck for ELITE) 10:30 Open warm up

11:15 Close Transition Area

11:30 Close warm up

11:50 Line up for ELITE 12.00 Start ELITE+AGR – Lake Bohinj

18.00 Finisher Party with official award ceremony – Lake Bohinj

9.00 – 18.00 EXPO – Lake Bohinj

cows’ ballOn the same day as TNatura Race, more than 50 years old festival will be held in Ukanc. Festival marks winter homecoming; not of men, but of cattle, which return to the alpine Bohinj valley after a summer spent on green pastures. Celebrate their safe return with a selection of best-looking cow, traditional homemade dishes and learn about modern farming. Let’s have a ball!

programme

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sunday, 21.9.

bohinj park eko hotel. official hotel.

Bohinj Park EKO Hotel is an award winning hotel in South Eastern Europe. We open the door for you as a guest, we treat you as a friend.

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Tadej, it is obvious that you can’t ran out of challenges, even after the end of your professional cycling career. Managing Vila Triglav is more than a full time job and yet you took on triathlon. You started TK Pokljuka and dove head in organizing ETU TNatura Cross Triathlon race. Why triathlon, why Pokljuka?

I want to stay active, it is something that I enjoy, that it is in my nature. It helps me stay fit, healthy and positive, even with very limited free time due to running Vila Triglav. Triathlon? Triathlon was one of the ways, ideas on how to promote Vila Triglav as a training destination. Talking with my friend who now runs our club, one thing lead to another and eventually we got into contact with manager of TNatura, Mr. Sandro Salerno.I know Pokljuka and Bohinj well, so when mapping the course I started thinking that this is something I would like to do, compete in. I have always loved riding MTB, so this was a perfect challenge.

This is the first race your club is organizing, the first triathlon race of this format in Bohinj. What is the hardest part?

There are unlimited number of issues we are dealing with, as soon as you solve one, another shows up. It kind of reminds me of certain times in my career, pushing to the max on every race, using all of my resources, knowledge, energy to be the best I could be. The hardest thing is convincing partners and sponsors that we are serious and that this race is here to stay and can only develop as a great opportunity for tourism of the whole region. Yes, it is our first time, but we aim to put together the best race possible, even when lacking support.

There were some major changes in location and the format of the race in the past week. What are the main reasons?

The main two reasons are connected to finances and logistics. The new course is easier to »control«, there is just one transition area, less people are needed for security and medical staff and logically that means less costs. I think it is a smart decision, the course is equally fantastic, easier for fans to see their athletes and cheer for them. As mentioned, the main primary goal of this race was to promote Pokljuka and Vila Triglav, but we believe that this can still be done in the next years (maybe with TNatura MTB race or trail run). For this year, changing the course was the only way. The only other option was cancelling the race.

interview with tadej valjavec

Tadej Valjavec is an ex-Slovenian professional road bicycle racer, who won »Baby Giro d’Italia« in 1999. He was well-known as a good climber due to his rides on mountain stages in the Giro d’Italia. He has consistently performed well in the Grand Tours, with three top ten and four further top twenty finishes. He retired in 2013 and is currently running a tourist mountain chalet in Pokljuka, offering his guests active vacations, biking program and tours. As one of the founders of Triathlon club Pokljuka he is largely responsible of bringing TNatura Cross Triathlon Series to Slovenia. We had a chance to talk to him about different challenges in competing and organizing TNatura Slovenia race.

In spite all of this issues it is clear that Bohinj and Pokljuka have a lot to offer to endurance athletes, be that runners, cyclists, triathletes. Not only as a race venue but also as a perfect training destination, seminars, camps.

I agree, Bohinj and Pokljuka are perfect destinations, completing each other. Even historically, Pokljuka »developed« as another source for need of farmers from the valley. On Pokljuka we can offer ideal conditions for altitude training, in Vila Triglav we even have a special system of high altitude rooms that are an invaluable tool for endurance athletes, great climatic conditions with perfect infrastructure at biathlon center … And the most beautiful lake in the region, lake Bohinj. Add to that knowledge, experience, kindness of the local people, great food and wine, it really makes a one of a kind experience.

You tackled your first triathlon in May this year at TNatura Cross EU Championship in Sardinia. Even with limited training time, no experience in multi-sport race and a bad crash on the bike you managed to finish as 14th (with a far best bike split, even with the crash)! A really impressive start. Is triathlon your new passion?

From the result point of view, I expected more from myself even with limited training and experience. But looking back on the race now I can honestly say that I did my best in given circumstances. I am sure that with maybe more experience in swimming the podium was realistically in my reach. Cross triathlon is a fantastic sport but my lack of time to train and prepare is the main factor that I did not compete more this year. I don’t have it in me to do things »half way«, especially when I know I can be with the best when I have the time to prepare.

Are you planning to compete at TNatura Slovenija? It is your home race.

I would love to compete, home race, a great course, lots of Slovenian fans. On the other hand, LOC is already short on staff, month of Avgust is the peak of tourist season at Vila Triglav, which automatically means no training time. I think I will decide just prior to the race and do what is best for the event, for the race.

chalet triglav *****is situated amidst lush spruce forests in the heart of the Triglav National Park on Pokljuka plateau. Aside from the luxuriously decorated rooms Chalet Triglav is an ideal starting point for various sports activities throughout the year.

Goreljek 104, 4247 Zgornje Gorjewww.vilatriglav.com

The last race of the TNatura Circuit will be held in Bohinj, on a beautiful lake in Triglav National Park. After analysing the first version of the MTB and run course LOC decided to move both back to the lake for a more traditional format of triathlon, with only one transition zone and multiple laps on the bike and the run.

The main goal is to offer a race that is not logistically complicated for athletes, but still offers a challenging and spectacular course, easy accessible for supporters and fans to cheer for their triathletes! The average air temperature in September is 16,5°C and water about 22°C. But due to amount of rain (and bad weather) we are getting lately there is a high possibility that neopren suits will be allowed.

The distances of TNatura Slovenia are as follows:

SWIM: 1,5km (two laps of 750m)

BIKE: 22km (4 laps of 5,5km, with more than 500m of climbing)

RUN: 7,2km (6 laps of 1,2km)

The course offers a good challenge for elite athletes, and on the other hand is suitable for every AGR athlete to test their fitness levels!

race overview

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swim: 2 laps of 750m – 1,5km TOTALThe race starts from the beach of Lake Bohinj. Slovenia’s largest lake is a picture of peace and serenity. With its crystal clear water, brooding and mystical feels are encouraged by the steep mountain faces that rise out of the of the lake on the northern side, with mountain peaks also dominating the background to the west and south.

bike:

The bike course is 4 laps 5,5km long course with a single steep climb. It is an attractive course on mostly gravel roads, combining riding on the coast of Lake Bohinj, through the small village called Stara Fužina and over the historically known Devil’s bridge.

run:

The run lap is short but dynamic! It will take you near the coast of Lake Bohinj, on gravel single path over a short hill and back to the transition area. There are 6 laps to complete, but such a format allows lots of loud fan support!

course

start elevation max elevation gain climbs529m 641m 117m 1

start/end point 0.10km/2,57kmlength 2,47km

start/end elevation 525m/596m

avg.grade 2,9%rating 5

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map of the venue

key:

S1 start of swim lap 1S2 exit lap 1 and entry lap 2 swimS3 exit swim lap 2

T1 timming mat. no.1 (end swim l1 & l2)T2 timming mat. no.2 (start & end bike + start l2)T3 timming mat. no.3 (end) + finish line (6th lap)

coaches areatech. delegat & judges areainformation/registration pointfinish areaaid station bikeaid station run

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Welcome to the registration page of TNatura Slovenia.

By entering the subscribe page you will have access to the link that will direct you to the official software in order to register to each of the TNatura Events.TNatura Slovenia registration info:

cross triathlon

from july 1, 2014 € 80.00from september 8, 2014 € 100.00

cross triathlon team € 100.00

The fee includes: – participation at the race– presence at the Sunday Gala Dinner and Party– a swim-cap– an event T-shirt and gadgets

subscribeWe remind you that to participate in the races of the Series you are required to be in compliance with your annual membership. Purchase of daily licence for the race will be available at the registration and race pick up spot.

By clicking on sign up you can access to the registration software TNatura Events.

At your fist log in to the registration system, you will be asked to create your personal account which can give you the option to subscribe to all TNatura Events.

www.tnaturaevents.com

registration

Rules of TNatura Slovenia race are sanctioned by the Triatlonska zveza Slovenije as well as refer to ITU and ETU international standards.

The athlete is required to know and comply with the technical standards and regulations of Triatlonska zveza Slovenije, together with the competition rules set out in the TNatura Slovenia Race Handbook.

In case if it is necessary to introduce changes and modifications of technical or logistical support to foster a better and proper conduct of the event, the ETU technical delegate and the Managing Director of the race will communicate those changes during the briefing to be held the day before the race.

PRIZE MONEY TNatura Slovenia (in €)

The top 5 athletes of the overall rankings (men and women) will receive a prize money that will be distributed as indicated in the table and as reported in the competition regulations.

The amounts corresponding to the prize will be paid in compliance with regulations in force.

Furthermore, the TNatura ETU Cross Triathlon European Series foresees a final prize money of €20.000,00.

general rules

position men women

1st 750 7502nd 625 6253rd 500 5004th 375 3755th 250 250

total 2,500 2,500

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accomodation

bohinj park eko hotel *****

Featuring a wellness and spa area, the luxurious 5-star Bohinj Park Eko Hotel is an oasis of peace and comfort set at the edge of Triglav Na-tional Park, 6.5km from Bohinj Lake and 20km from Bled Lake. It offers accommodation with interior deco-ration made from natural materials and boasting panoramic views of the Julian Alps. Free wi-fi is provided.

Opened in June 2009, the award-winning hotel is first ecological hotel in Slovenia. It offers a filling station for electric and hybrid cars. Hotel’s restaurant serves Slovenian and international cuisine, as well as special vegetarian and low-calorie dishes prepared with eco-certified ingredients of local origin.

All rooms have floor-to-ceiling win-dows which can be wide open, as well as hypoal lergenic carpets. Each room is air-conditioned and comes with floor heating, a flat- screen tv, a minibar, bathrobes and slippers. Guests can enjoy an exclusive wellness and spa area on the top floor of the Bohinj Park Eko Hotel including saunas and a pool offering panoramic views. Guests staying in most rooms also have a free entrance to the Aquapark that spreads over 3,500 m2 and features indoor and outdoor pools, water slides and various water at-tractions for children.

hotel jezero ****

Hotel Jezero is centrally located by the Bohinj Lake, in the heart of the Julian Alps, where you can fill your lungs with fresh mountain air and admire superb sunsets over the mountains. Offering a wellness cen-tre and an on-site restaurant, it also provides free wi-fi in public areas and free parking on site.

The elegantly furnished rooms fea-ture balconies with garden furniture and all modern amenities. There is a seating area, a minibar and a tv in each room, while the private bath-room offers a shower and a hairdryer.Enjoy delicious Slovenian cuisine in the Vrtovin restaurant with its covered summer terrace or in the à-là-carte restaurant Zlatovčica, also featuring s spacious covered terrace, Make use of the hotel’s great well-ness and fitness facilities and of the Vrtovin conference room for business and private events.

The hotel also features a ski storage room, bicycle rental and various oth-er services such as laundry and dry cleaning service and room service. Ski resort Vogel can be reached in 4.5km. Transportation to ski slopes is provided by a ski bus.

hotel jelka ***

Hotel Jelka Pokljuka is located in Triglav National Park, on Pokljuka Plateau. Surrounded by peace and quiet and lush greenery, it offers a Spa Area and an on-site restaurant with a terrace. Free wi-fi and parking are available.

All rooms are fitted with satellite tv and a private bathroom with shower or bath. Some feature a balcony that overlooks the forest. The Spa Area offers a Finnish sauna and a hot tub. Table tennis can be enjoyed on site, while guests can also rent bikes and explore the surroundings. Luggage and ski storage is available, as well as laundry and ironing service.

Bled Lake can be reached in 15km, while Bohinj Lake is 22 km away.

information & reservation: incoming@palma.si

hotel center pokljuka ***

Surrounded by forest, Hotel Center Pokljuka is situated in Rudno Polje, next to a ski biathlon centre. Featur-ing a gym, sauna and a restaurant serving local dishes, it offers rooms with free wi-fi and an lcd cable tv.Biathlon shooting and other guided trips can be organised upon request. A 5km long cross country trail passes by the Pokljuka. It connects with a 30km long mountain trail.

Bled, with its glacial Bled Lake and medieval castle set on a rock, is 15km away. Vogel Ski Area is within 30km reach. Brnik Airport is 55km from the Pokljuka Hotel Center. Bohinj Lake is 20km away.

kamp danica ***

Campsite Danica in Bohinjska Bistrica has modernly equipped sani-tary premises, including a modern laundry washing room and camper station. Our campsite is one of the few that offers guest dishwashing.wi-fi internet access is available on the entire area of the campsite. Guests can also use a free computer at the Campsite’s reception desk.While grills and cookers can be used in the campsite, open fires are forbidden. Therefore, we have set up comfortable picninc area for this urpose. The campsite also has areas for sports activities (tennis, bad-minton, volleyball and table tennis), secured children’s playground and multi-purpose sports hall.

Campsite was awarded with the bikers friendly certificate. We provide information, energy bars and drinks for bikers, we also offer tools and bike room, as well the facilities for washing and drying cycling clothes.

Dogs are also welcome in the camp-site, as long as they are kept on a leash and they do not disturb other guests. We have also set up a special doggy toiler called Arthur.

You can find a shop, library, post of-fice ... in the vicinity of the campsite, there is a bar and Danica restaurant just at the entrance of the campsite.

kamp zlatorog **

The Autocamp Zlatorog is situated in Ukanc, just near the Lake Bohinj. It is surrounded with beautiful views of the Julian Alps. It is ideal for those who like the direct contact with nature. Camp provides reception, restaurant, bicycle rental, natural beach and boathouse with rowing boats, canoes and kayaks.

Campsite has a bathroom with showers, which have cold and warm water, electrical junction, place for washing the dishes, washing and drying machine. Autocamp Zlatorog is situated near the cable-railway to Vogel ski slopes, from where you can enjoy a wonderful view on the Bohinj lake. Autocamp is a good starting point for mountaineer-ing, walks, mountain bike cycling, climbing, skydiving, fishing, sailing, canoeing and much more. There is a playground for children.

accommodation service 2 nights 3 nights 4 nights

camp danica accommodation 20 30 40

camp zlatorog accommodation 20 30 40

hotel *** half board 96 144 192

hotel **** half board 120 180 240

hotel ***** half board 158 237 316

price is in eur per person, tourist tax is not included. children discount: up to 14 yr: -30%, up to 4 yr without service: free

private ap. 1/2 accommodation 96 144 192

private ap. 1/3 accommodation 122 183 244

private ap. 1/4 accommodation 162 243 324

private ap. 1/5 accommodation 182 273 364

price is per apartment, tourist tax is not included

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The first settlements date back to the time of Iron Age (7th century) due to rich deposits of iron ore. Even the first climb to Mount Triglav was sponsored hoping to find new ore deposits. Some of the initial mining and charcoal colonies present today’s alpine meadows. Alpine Dairy Farming (and cheese-making) represent the foundation of Bohinj agriculture in 13th century. The construction of the Bohinj Railway in 1906 opened wide doors for the development of Bohinj tourism.

Peaceful lakes and booming waterfalls, deep gorges and silent pools, timid animals and luxurious alpine flowers, impressive creations of nature and majestic natural phenomena ... Bohinj is an oasis on the sunny side of the Alps. Explore by yourself or, even better, with an experienced guide. But always retain a healthy respect for the fragile natural balance.

You can always find something to do in Bohinj. We invite you to attend International Wild Flowers Festival in Spring (May and June), experience bustling life in Summer with music festivals and different events, presenting old Bohinj traditions. In Autumn life from alpine pastures renders back into the valley, but months are ideal for hiking. HIking and Fly Fishing Festival welcome you in September in October. Moreover, smaller ski resorts, mountain ski resort Vogel and cross-country trails, spread around the valley, classify Bohinj also a popular winter destination.

Welcome anytime!

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triglav national park

The only Slovenian national park – Triglav National Park abounds in clean waters, diverse landscape and exceptional flora and fauna. The preserved cultural heritage and nurtured culturallandscape are the result of co-natural living of manand nature. More than two thirds of the Bohinj area lies within Triglav National Park.

Slovenia lies in the heart of Europe, where the Alps meet the Mediterranean and the Pannonian Plain meets the Karst. This small green country measures 20,273 km2 in area.

The collision of four major European geographical units has created a very invigorating landscape, much of it thickly forested. More than a third of the country’s area is protected.

The most mountainous region is the north, where the Alps begin. The Julian Alps and the Kamnik-Savinja Alps have many stunning sharp peaks. The peaks of the Karavanke, the mountains bordering Austria, are more gentle.

Much of the east of the country between two biggest cities, Ljubljana and Maribor is uplands. There are gentler hills in the south-east and east, where the vine flourishes, while plains and basins populate the areas between the hills. The capital city Ljubljana and its region lies in the largest basin.

Slovenia also has a large plains area, as the east of the country is part of the Pannonian Plain. Not only is the land surface very invigorating, there are also wonders underground: some of the country’s 9,000 karstic caves are among the most beautiful in the world, Postojna and Škocjan Caves on south-east are the most popular.

Slovenia is home to 2 million sincere, hospitable people of great diligence. Slovenians constantly want to prove themselves, that is why Slovenia has an exceptional number of top athletes, and a wealth of cultural creativity.

Slovenia is a member of European Union since 1st May 2004 and has excepted European currency Euro as national currency on 1st January 2007.

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WELCOME TO BOHINJ!

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