Victory or defeat are always just moments shaped by our perspective. What truly matters is the energy you share with others and the determination with which you fight for your purpose.

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to join us for a unique charity cycling event

Golden Lap with Primož Roglič,

 

on Sunday, 11 October 2026, starting and finishing in Maribor.

Primož Roglič, together with OTP Bank and its partners, is organising the Golden Lap with Primož Roglič charity cycling event for the fifth time. After two years, the event is returning to the Štajerska region.

As cycling is a team sport, all proceeds from registration donations will go to charity – the funds raised will once again be donated to the Primož Roglič Foundation. After the cycling part of the event, participants will have the opportunity to enjoy selected music, food and drinks, while the highlight of the afternoon will be a charity auction featuring items from Primož Roglič.

ROUTE

You will have the opportunity to cycle a 61 km route with the Olympic champion and winner of five Grand Tours, spending several kilometres alongside one of the greatest cyclists of his generation. The charity ride will take you from Maribor through the municipalities of Hoče-Slivnica, Miklavž na Dravskem polju, Kidričevo, Starše, Hajdina, Ptuj and Duplek, before returning to Maribor.

The strongest riders will also have the opportunity to challenge Primož on the climb to Ciglence (an additional 7 km).

Along the route, you will be able to refuel at refreshment stops in Ptuj and just before Duplek, while the strongest and bravest riders will join Primož for a fast-paced loop featuring the climb to Ciglence (an additional 7 km).   

SCHEDULE

The Golden Lap with Primož Roglič will begin at 8:30  with race number collection in front of the OTP Bank branch at Trg Leona Štuklja, while the cycling ride will start at 11:00. Once all cyclists have reached the finish, expected at around 14.15, the event will continue with a relaxed gathering featuring selected music, food and drinks.

The day will conclude with a charity auction.

PROCEEDS FROM LAST YEAR’S GOLDEN LAP

With the proceeds from last year’s Golden Lap, we were able to carry out several successful projects.

 

Surrounded by the glow of neon sculptures, we held our third Children’s Cycling Gathering, where more than 150 children enjoyed themselves among unique animal figures made of colourful lights. For the fourth consecutive year, we have also supported the Kids Tour of Slovenia, a multi-day cycling race for children and the only event of its kind in Europe, as well as international BMX competitions in Maribor.

 

We have also launched a series of lectures for young athletes, and we are especially proud of the first ambassador of the Primož Roglič Foundation. We helped him purchase a racing bike, with which he has already achieved his first major success and climbed to the top step of the podium.

 

We look forward to the new opportunities, achievements and challenges that lie ahead.

REGISTRATION DONATIONS

 

The event is charitable in nature, and all proceeds from registration donations and the auction will be donated to the Primož Roglič Foundation. Donation for participation is 90 EUR.