{"id":18065,"date":"2023-11-27T18:57:28","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T17:57:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/franja.org\/nagovori\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T13:58:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T11:58:49","slug":"speeches","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/franja.org\/en\/speeches\/","title":{"rendered":"Speeches"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"18065\" class=\"elementor elementor-18065 elementor-11471\" 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most recognised cycling events in this part of Europe, symbolising Slovenian sport, unity and an active lifestyle.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e0c3ddc\" data-id=\"e0c3ddc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c94cd94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-xts_popup\" data-id=\"c94cd94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"xts_popup.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"xts-popup\">\n\t\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t\t#xts-popup-6a75257a510f2{\n\t\t\t\t\tmax-width:800px;\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Marathon Franja BTC City \u2013 45 Years of Sports Story Connecting People<\/strong><\/p><p>As Marathon Franja BTC City celebrates its 45th edition, we proudly reflect on its journey from a vision of dedicated cycling enthusiasts in 1982 to one of the largest and most recognised cycling events in this part of Europe, symbolising Slovenian sport, unity and an active lifestyle.<\/p><p>Today, Marathon Franja brings together more than 6,000 participants, over 2,600 organisers and volunteers, and thousands of spectators. It unites elite athletes, recreational cyclists and families, while placing increasing emphasis on sustainability, sustainable mobility and environmental responsibility.<\/p><p>On this special anniversary, I sincerely thank the organisers, volunteers, partners, local communities, supporters and all cyclists who have helped shape Franja over the years. May the 45th Marathon Franja BTC City be a celebration of sport, togetherness and the stories we continue to create together.<\/p><p>Jo\u017ee Mermal,<br \/>President of the Marathon Franja BTC City Organising Committee and<br \/>Chairman of the Board of Directors at BTC, d. d.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-button-wrapper xts-textalign-center\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"xts-button xts-size-m xts-style-default xts-color-primary xts-shape-rectangle xts-popup-opener xts-icon-pos-right xts-icon-style-default\"  href=\"#xts-popup-6a75257a510f2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"xts-button-text\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"button_text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tREAD MORE\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"xts-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas 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660px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-ac46865\" data-id=\"ac46865\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d78b16f xts-width-100 elementor-widget elementor-widget-xts_title\" data-id=\"d78b16f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"xts_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-section-heading xts-reset-mb-10 xts-reset-last xts-textalign-left xts-textalign-sm-center\" data-animation-delay=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-section-subtitle xts-textcolor-primary xts-fontsize-s\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"xts-section-subtitle-text\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMSc, CEO of BTC, d. d. \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"xts-section-title title xts-design-default xts-fontsize-xl\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"xts-section-title-text\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmag. Damjan Kralj\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-section-desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-section-desc-text xts-reset-all-last\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>BTC City Ljubljana is proudly hosting the 45th edition of Marathon Franja BTC City which has been transcending the boundaries of sports for decades and remains one of the most recognisable symbols of cycling and of sport connecting people in Slovenia.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a85225a\" data-id=\"a85225a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d1a624 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>BTC City Ljubljana and Franja\u2019s Energy Breathing as One<\/strong><\/p><p>BTC City Ljubljana is proudly hosting the 45th edition of Marathon Franja BTC City which has been transcending the boundaries of sports for decades and remains one of the most recognisable symbols of cycling and of sport connecting people in Slovenia.<\/p><p>As the largest sporting and recreational event, Marathon Franja unites sports enthusiasts, families, recreational and top professional cyclists of all generations. It is precisely this kind of energy from people that is tightly enwoven in BTC City Ljubljana, a modern urban centre, where shopping, business and leisure intertwine.<\/p><p>We are proud to see BTC City Ljubljana once again being the centre of this exceptional festival of cycling which during the event truly lives and breathes as one with Franja\u2019s energy. We do not support Marathon Franja merely as hosts, but also as longstanding partners, who have been co-creating its developmental and long-term value for no less than 24 years.<\/p><p>BTC sees cycling as an important part of modern urban way of living and as one of the key forms of sustainable mobility. With its tradition, Marathon Franja BTC City significantly contributes to the broader understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle and responsible attitude towards the environment.<\/p><p>Upon this year\u2019s anniversary edition, I would like to thank all partners, organisers, volunteers, spectators and, of course, all the cyclists who have been co-writing Franja\u2019s story.<\/p><p>Let this year\u2019s Franja inspire with its sports energy and the power of connecting.<\/p><p>Welcome to BTC City Ljubljana!<\/p><p>Damjan Kralj, M. 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data-id=\"6ded105\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16cf3fc xts-width-100 elementor-widget elementor-widget-xts_title\" data-id=\"16cf3fc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"xts_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-section-heading xts-reset-mb-10 xts-reset-last xts-textalign-left xts-textalign-sm-center\" data-animation-delay=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-section-subtitle xts-textcolor-primary xts-fontsize-s\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"xts-section-subtitle-text\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSecretary General of the BTC Company \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"xts-section-title title xts-design-default 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Maraton Franja BTC City has been a synonym for passion, perseverance, and community connection for decades, as reflected each spring when a cycling multitude descends upon the route of this prestigious event.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-cb55896\" data-id=\"cb55896\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c41c1e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-xts_popup\" data-id=\"c41c1e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"xts_popup.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"xts-popup\">\n\t\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t\t#xts-popup-6a75257a5bf64{\n\t\t\t\t\tmax-width:800px;\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"xts-popup-6a75257a5bf64\" class=\"xts-popup-content mfp-hide mfp-with-anim\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-popup-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" id=\"elementor-post-18101-css\" href=\"https:\/\/franja.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/css\/post-18101.css?ver=1779750454\" type=\"text\/css\" media=\"all\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"18101\" class=\"elementor elementor-18101 elementor-11539 elementor-11539\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true}}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"xts-html-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"xts-negative-gap elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1cd2e04 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default xts-section-disabled\" data-id=\"1cd2e04\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-56b0f58\" data-id=\"56b0f58\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a016c3 xts-scheme-inherit xts-textalign-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a016c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dear cycling enthusiasts, colleagues, partners, and supporters of the Maraton Franja BTC City,<\/p><p>With great pride and satisfaction, I have been a supporter of our esteemed cycling marathon for many years. Maraton Franja BTC City has been a synonym for passion, perseverance, and community connection for decades, as reflected each spring when a cycling multitude descends upon the route of this prestigious event.<\/p><p>Our journey has been filled with exceptional moments and significant achievements. Over the years, we have built a strong community that transcends the borders of Slovenia, becoming one of the key events on the European cycling calendar. We are proud of our collective efforts, which have transformed Maraton Franja BTC City into more than just a sports event; it has become a symbol of mutual respect, a healthy lifestyle, and an immense community spirit.<\/p><p>Throughout the years, we have proven that, despite challenges, we can provide an outstanding experience for every participant. Our commitment to continuous improvements in this well-recognized European competition has ensured that each marathon is not just a sports event but a celebration of cycling for all participants, regardless of age or physical fitness, and for the people who enthusiastically follow it along the entire route.<\/p><p>My excitement and joy are heightened when I consider the broader spectrum of the marathon, impacting the rise of programs for young cyclists, promoting sustainable mobility, and charitable initiatives that are essential parts of our identity. Through these activities, we not only promote cycling as a sport but also as a way of life contributing to a healthier and more connected society.<\/p><p>Now, as we look towards the future, we are focused on further developing and growing Maraton Franja BTC City. Our goal is to continue improving the participants&#8217; experiences, expanding our influence, and contributing to the global cycling community. I sincerely hope that, on this exciting journey, we will continue together and continually enhance the successful story called Maraton Franja BTC City.<\/p><p>I express my gratitude to all organizers who ensure the flawless execution of the marathon, to all cyclists participating, and to those eagerly following, supporting, and anticipating the marathon. I only wish that the community of cyclists, supporters of cycling, and organizers of our Franja continue to grow and evolve, making us even larger, more connected, and continuing to cycle on the path of excellence, innovation, and community solidarity.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-button-wrapper xts-textalign-center\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"xts-button xts-size-m xts-style-default xts-color-primary xts-shape-rectangle xts-popup-opener xts-icon-pos-right xts-icon-style-default\"  href=\"#xts-popup-6a75257a5bf64\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"xts-button-text\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"button_text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tREAD MORE\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"xts-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd9e7f8 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"cd9e7f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a7e8a0d elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default 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elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-060e032\" data-id=\"060e032\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e343e63 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e343e63\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/franja.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Zoranj-Jankovic.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-16445\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franja.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Zoranj-Jankovic.jpg 660w, https:\/\/franja.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Zoranj-Jankovic-520x394.jpg 520w, https:\/\/franja.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Zoranj-Jankovic-200x152.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-fe6e903\" data-id=\"fe6e903\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-140a4a1 xts-width-100 elementor-widget elementor-widget-xts_title\" data-id=\"140a4a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"xts_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-section-heading xts-reset-mb-10 xts-reset-last xts-textalign-left xts-textalign-sm-center\" data-animation-delay=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-section-subtitle xts-textcolor-primary xts-fontsize-s\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"xts-section-subtitle-text\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMayor of Ljubljana \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"xts-section-title title xts-design-default xts-fontsize-xl\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"xts-section-title-text\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tZoran Jankovi\u0107\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-section-desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-section-desc-text xts-reset-all-last\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Marathon Franja is a celebration of cycling that brings together cyclists from near and far, each with their own goals but united by a love of cycling and a healthy lifestyle. Every year, the event creates a special atmosphere where competition, friendship and enjoyment of cycling come together.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-0b521a1\" data-id=\"0b521a1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eaf5c8e elementor-widget elementor-widget-xts_popup\" data-id=\"eaf5c8e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"xts_popup.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"xts-popup\">\n\t\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t\t#xts-popup-6a75257a610e5{\n\t\t\t\t\tmax-width:800px;\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"xts-popup-6a75257a610e5\" class=\"xts-popup-content mfp-hide mfp-with-anim\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-popup-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" id=\"elementor-post-18100-css\" href=\"https:\/\/franja.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/css\/post-18100.css?ver=1784012191\" type=\"text\/css\" media=\"all\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"18100\" class=\"elementor elementor-18100 elementor-11553 elementor-11553\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true}}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"xts-html-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"xts-negative-gap elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6c0cccb elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default xts-section-disabled\" data-id=\"6c0cccb\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bcfcb8a\" data-id=\"bcfcb8a\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dc95e1 xts-scheme-inherit xts-textalign-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4dc95e1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>We Can Hardly Wait for Franja to Begin!<\/strong><\/p><p>Marathon Franja is a celebration of cycling that brings together cyclists from near and far, each with their own goals but united by a love of cycling and a healthy lifestyle. Every year, the event creates a special atmosphere where competition, friendship and enjoyment of cycling come together.<\/p><p>Ljubljana continues to support cycling by developing safe cycling infrastructure and promoting sustainable mobility. The growing number of cyclists, especially young families, shows the importance of encouraging cycling from an early age. Marathon Franja follows this vision by creating a programme where cyclists of all generations can find something for themselves.<\/p><p>I would like to congratulate the Marathon Franja BTC City Organising Committee for their dedicated and professional work and thank Jo\u017ee Mermal for his contribution and cooperation. I wish all cyclists a memorable Franja 2026, safe rides and the fulfilment of their goals and dreams.<\/p><p>Zoran Jankovi\u0107,<br \/>Mayor of City Municipality of Ljubljana<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-button-wrapper xts-textalign-center\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"xts-button xts-size-m xts-style-default xts-color-primary xts-shape-rectangle xts-popup-opener xts-icon-pos-right xts-icon-style-default\"  href=\"#xts-popup-6a75257a610e5\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"xts-button-text\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"button_text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tREAD MORE\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"xts-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d61ef3 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"7d61ef3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-472f907 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default xts-section-disabled\" data-id=\"472f907\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-968c287\" data-id=\"968c287\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-724c7d4 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default xts-section-disabled\" data-id=\"724c7d4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-c635f24\" data-id=\"c635f24\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a241d02 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a241d02\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/franja.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Andrej-Hauptman.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-16446\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franja.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Andrej-Hauptman.jpg 660w, https:\/\/franja.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Andrej-Hauptman-520x394.jpg 520w, https:\/\/franja.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Andrej-Hauptman-200x152.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-28f5249\" data-id=\"28f5249\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73c51df xts-width-100 elementor-widget elementor-widget-xts_title\" data-id=\"73c51df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"xts_title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-section-heading xts-reset-mb-10 xts-reset-last xts-textalign-left xts-textalign-sm-center\" data-animation-delay=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-section-subtitle xts-textcolor-primary xts-fontsize-s\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"xts-section-subtitle-text\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPresident of KD Rog \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"xts-section-title title xts-design-default xts-fontsize-xl\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"xts-section-title-text\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAndrej Hauptman\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-section-desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-section-desc-text xts-reset-all-last\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The 45th Marathon Franja marks an important milestone for an event that has grown from humble beginnings into the largest recreational cycling event in Slovenia and one of the best-known in the region. For decades, KD Rog Ljubljana has played a key role in its development, helping shape Franja into a symbol of unity, perseverance and community.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6a29946\" data-id=\"6a29946\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fbd446 elementor-widget elementor-widget-xts_popup\" data-id=\"2fbd446\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"xts_popup.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"xts-popup\">\n\t\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t\t#xts-popup-6a75257a66196{\n\t\t\t\t\tmax-width:800px;\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"xts-popup-6a75257a66196\" class=\"xts-popup-content mfp-hide mfp-with-anim\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-popup-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" id=\"elementor-post-18099-css\" href=\"https:\/\/franja.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/css\/post-18099.css?ver=1784012657\" type=\"text\/css\" media=\"all\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"18099\" class=\"elementor elementor-18099 elementor-11561 elementor-11561\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true}}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"xts-html-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"xts-negative-gap elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5d28550 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default xts-section-disabled\" data-id=\"5d28550\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-243b3b6\" data-id=\"243b3b6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfa7e4a xts-scheme-inherit xts-textalign-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dfa7e4a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>45th Marathon Franja \u2013 Still Cycling With The Same Passion!<\/strong><\/p><p>The 45th Marathon Franja marks an important milestone for an event that has grown from humble beginnings into the largest recreational cycling event in Slovenia and one of the best-known in the region. For decades, KD Rog Ljubljana has played a key role in its development, helping shape Franja into a symbol of unity, perseverance and community.<\/p><p>This success is built on the dedication of partners, supporters and volunteers, whose commitment ensures the event&#8217;s high organisational standards. In recent years, Marathon Franja has continued to grow and gain international recognition, attracting an increasing number of cyclists from abroad.<\/p><p>As we celebrate the 45th edition, we look ahead with the same passion that inspired the original organisers. Marathon Franja remains a celebration of cycling that brings together competition, recreation and friendship, and I wish all participants a safe ride and many unforgettable moments.<\/p><p>Andrej Hauptman, President of KD Rog<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-button-wrapper xts-textalign-center\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"xts-button xts-size-m xts-style-default xts-color-primary xts-shape-rectangle xts-popup-opener xts-icon-pos-right xts-icon-style-default\"  href=\"#xts-popup-6a75257a66196\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"xts-button-text\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"button_text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tREAD MORE\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"xts-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas 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xts-textcolor-primary xts-fontsize-s\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"xts-section-subtitle-text\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDirector of the Marathon Franja BTC City \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"xts-section-title title xts-design-default xts-fontsize-xl\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"xts-section-title-text\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGorazd Penko\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-section-desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-section-desc-text xts-reset-all-last\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As we approach the 45th Marathon Franja BTC City, we celebrate an important milestone and thank everyone who has contributed to the event over the years \u2013 sponsors, cycling club members, volunteers along the routes, local communities, cycling enthusiasts and all participants.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-55b5159\" data-id=\"55b5159\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc9898e elementor-widget elementor-widget-xts_popup\" data-id=\"cc9898e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"xts_popup.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"xts-popup\">\n\t\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t\t#xts-popup-6a75257a6b030{\n\t\t\t\t\tmax-width:800px;\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"xts-popup-6a75257a6b030\" class=\"xts-popup-content mfp-hide mfp-with-anim\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>45th Marathon Franja &#8211; Total Length of All Current Routes: 500 Kilometres!<\/strong><\/p><p>Dear cyclists, colleagues, sponsors and friends of Marathon Franja,<\/p><p>As we approach the 45th Marathon Franja BTC City, we celebrate an important milestone and thank everyone who has contributed to the event over the years \u2013 sponsors, cycling club members, volunteers along the routes, local communities, cycling enthusiasts and all participants.<\/p><p>Over the past 45 years, Franja has grown from a one-day event into a three-day cycling festival for all types of cyclists. The total length of its routes has expanded from 156 km to almost 500 km, while new ideas continue to inspire its future. Together, you have helped Franja gain international recognition and contributed to the development of Slovenian cycling, reflected in the achievements of the country&#8217;s top cyclists.<\/p><p>On this special anniversary, sincere thanks go to the City Municipality of Ljubljana and to Jo\u017ee Mermal, who is stepping down as President of the Organising Committee. His vision and the dedication of his colleagues have played a key role in achieving everything Franja has become today.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-button-wrapper xts-textalign-center\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"xts-button xts-size-m xts-style-default xts-color-primary xts-shape-rectangle xts-popup-opener xts-icon-pos-right xts-icon-style-default\"  href=\"#xts-popup-6a75257a6b030\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"xts-button-text\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"button_text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tREAD MORE\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"xts-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas 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data-elementor-setting-key=\"subtitle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMaja Bem, KD Rog Vice-President, Vice-President of the 45th Marathon Franja BTC City Organising Committee\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"xts-section-title title xts-design-default xts-fontsize-xl\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"xts-section-title-text\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMaja Bem\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-section-desc\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-section-desc-text xts-reset-all-last\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLooking back today, I can see how much Marathon Franja BTC City has grown over the years and how much it has changed me. I joined the organising team in 2003, when the marathon moved to BTC City, and what started as an organisational challenge soon became a symbol of persistence, community and excellence. As the event expanded, so did the responsibilities and commitment of everyone involved.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-a9cc5a6\" data-id=\"a9cc5a6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f49a7e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-xts_popup\" data-id=\"f49a7e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"xts_popup.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"xts-popup\">\n\t\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t\t#xts-popup-6a75257a6ff46{\n\t\t\t\t\tmax-width:800px;\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"xts-popup-6a75257a6ff46\" class=\"xts-popup-content mfp-hide mfp-with-anim\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-popup-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" id=\"elementor-post-28987-css\" href=\"https:\/\/franja.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/css\/post-28987.css?ver=1784011264\" type=\"text\/css\" media=\"all\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"28987\" class=\"elementor elementor-28987 elementor-28981 elementor-28981\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true}}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"xts-html-block\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"xts-negative-gap elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-11d3366 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default xts-section-disabled\" data-id=\"11d3366\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d5c9afd\" data-id=\"d5c9afd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96596f3 xts-scheme-inherit xts-textalign-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"96596f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Franja \u2013 My Story, My Transformation<\/strong><\/p><p>Looking back today, I can see how much Marathon Franja BTC City has grown over the years and how much it has changed me. I joined the organising team in 2003, when the marathon moved to BTC City, and what started as an organisational challenge soon became a symbol of persistence, community and excellence. As the event expanded, so did the responsibilities and commitment of everyone involved.<\/p><p>Franja also transformed me personally. From a mother cycling with her family, I became a road cyclist at the age of fifty and have now completed the Little Franja Marathon thirteen times. The beginnings were demanding, but with determination, the support of the team and a growing passion for cycling, I learned that persistence matters more than the way you start. At the same time, Franja joined the UCI Gran Fondo World Series, becoming part of the international cycling community and raising the standards of the event even further.<\/p><p>I am deeply grateful to everyone who has helped shape this story \u2013 the organising team, Jo\u017ee Mermal, Gorazd Penko, Ur\u0161a Pintar, the Mayor of Ljubljana, my colleagues at KD Rog led by Andrej Hauptman, Miro Mi\u0161kulin, the volunteers, firefighters, police officers, motorcyclists and loyal sponsors. Today, Franja is an internationally recognised recreational cycling event for all generations. For me, however, it remains above all a personal story of courage, growth and passion \u2013 proof that Franja is far more than a marathon; it is a feeling that never lets you go.<\/p><p><em>Maja Bem, KD Rog Vice-President, Vice-President of the 45th Marathon Franja BTC City Organising Committee<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"xts-button-wrapper xts-textalign-center\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"xts-button xts-size-m xts-style-default xts-color-primary xts-shape-rectangle xts-popup-opener xts-icon-pos-right xts-icon-style-default\"  href=\"#xts-popup-6a75257a6ff46\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"xts-button-text\" data-elementor-setting-key=\"button_text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tREAD MORE\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"xts-button-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-angle-right\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-055e7a8 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"055e7a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SPEECHES President of the Marathon Franja BTC City Organising Committee Jo\u017ee Mermal As Marathon Franja BTC City celebrates its 45th edition, we proudly reflect on its journey from a vision of dedicated cycling enthusiasts in 1982 to one of the largest and most recognised cycling events in this part of Europe, symbolising Slovenian sport, unity [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":16551,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-18065","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - 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