15 let RND SLO (PB 100 km)

Permanentni brevet 15 let RND SLO

v dolžini 102,1 km, je sicer zelo podoben permanentnemu brevetu Močvirniška, vendar vseeno toliko drugačen, da gre za prav svojega, ki je narejen za namen počastitve 15. obletnice ustanovitve Športnega društva Randonneurs Slovenija.

Gre za lahkotno traso, edini malo bolj resen vzpon pa je po dobrih 16 km že opravljen. Tako je ta trasa namenjena prav vsem, tudi tistim, ki le redko sedejo na kolo.

Opis trase:

Štart je v Ljubljani, na Lavrici, in sicer pri Kavarni & Slaščičarni & Piceriji Valerie.

Že po nekaj km se začnemo vzpenjati, najprej do Šmarja Sap, potem pa še naprej od Cikave proti Prelazu Pance, ki ga dosežemo po 16,3 km. Tam je tudi najvišja točka tega breveta (497 mnv) in prva kontrolna točka.

Sledi skoraj 10 km zasluženega spusta in že smo v predmestju Ljubljane. Glede na to, da je Ljubljana glavno mesto Republike Slovenije, je trasa deloma speljana skozi center mesta. Druga kontrolna točka je v parku Tivoli, kjer se bomo peljali skoraj v neposredni bližini kultne Hale Tivoli (več o tem v razdelku Kulturne, naravne in ostale znamenitosti).

Nadaljujemo skozi park, potem pa po kolesarski poti v smeri Vrhnike. Kmalu za avtocestnim odcepom Dragomer zavijemo levo na Ljubljansko Barje. Pot nas vodi v smeri Vnanjih Goric in naprej proti kraju Bevke, za Sinjo Gorico pa pridemo na Vrhniko, kjer pa pri rojstni hiši slovenskega pisatelja Ivana Cankarja, tretja kontrolna točka.

Za Vrhniko smo kmalu spet na Barju, prav kmalu pa nas čaka še zadnja kontrolna točka pred ciljem, ki je v Bistri pri Tehniškem muzeju Slovenije.

Do cilja nas potem čaka le še ravnina in uživanje po Barju, le prav zadnjih nekaj km vodi ob glavni cesti.

V cilju pa seveda rečemo tisto znamenito: ”To pa je bila čista uživancija!”.

Kontrolne točke:

• Štart: Ljubljana Lavrica, Kavarna & Slaščičarna & Picerija Valerie, Dolenjska cesta 361
• 1. KT: 16,3 km: prelaz Pance
• 2. KT: 35,4 km: Ljubljana, park Tivoli
• 3. KT: 62,1 km: Vrhnika, rojstna hiša Ivana Cankarja
• 4. KT: 66,8 km: Bistra, Tehniški muzej Slovenije
• Cilj: 102,1 km: Ljubljana Lavrica, Kavarna & Slaščičarna & Picerija Valerie, Dolenjska cesta 361

Kulturne, naravne in ostale zanimivosti:

• 16,3 km prelaz Pance je edini resnejši vzpon tega breveta in znan lokalni kolesarski vzpon.
• 30,5 km Ljubljana je glavno in največje mesto Slovenije. Šteje približno 300000 prebivalcev. Ljubljana je politično, gospodarsko, kulturno in univerzitetno središče Slovenije.
• 35,4 km Park Tivoli je največji in eden najbolj priljubljenih ljubljanskih parkov. Razprostira se tik ob središču mesta in sega do pobočij Rožnika. Nastal je v 19. stoletju, njegovo današnjo podobo pa je pomembno zaznamoval arhitekt Jože Plečnik, ki je uredil predvsem Jakopičevo sprehajališče.

Na robu parka stoji Hala Tivoli, odprta leta 1965, ki je postala eden od simbolov ljubljanskega športa. Dvorana je desetletja gostila velike športne dogodke, koncerte in druge prireditve, še posebej pomembno mesto pa ima v zgodovini košarke in hokeja.

Košarka in Olimpija

Hala Tivoli je bila dolga leta dom ljubljanske Olimpije, enega najpomembnejših košarkarskih klubov na območju nekdanje Jugoslavije. Košarkarski klub je v Tivoliju ustvaril eno najbolj prepoznavnih športnih okolij v Ljubljani. Tribune so bile pogosto polne, tekme pa so bile za Ljubljančane precej več kot samo športni dogodki.

V času nekdanje Jugoslavije je bila jugoslovanska košarkarska liga ena najmočnejših klubskih lig v Evropi. Olimpija se je v Tivoliju srečevala z velikimi imeni jugoslovanske košarke – z zagrebško Cibono, beograjskim Partizanom in Crveno zvezdo, splitsko Jugoplastiko ter drugimi takratnimi velikani. Tekme v Tivoliju so bile pogosto pravi športni spektakel.

Olimpija je bila uspešna tudi na evropskem prizorišču. Nastopala je v evropskem pokalu prvakov, pozneje v Evroligi, in v Tivoliju so igrale številne najboljše evropske ekipe. Za ljubljansko občinstvo so bile evropske tekme priložnost videti košarkarje in ekipe, ki so predstavljali sam vrh evropske košarke.

Tivoli je bil tudi prostor, kjer so svojo pot začeli ali nadaljevali številni izjemni slovenski košarkarji. Med najbolj prepoznavnimi imeni Olimpije so bili Ivo Daneu, Vinko Jelovac, Peter Vilfan, Jure Zdovc in številni drugi. Olimpijina tradicija je pomembno prispevala k temu, da je Ljubljana postala eno od središč košarke v tem delu Evrope.

Svetovno prvenstvo 1970

Posebno mesto v zgodovini dvorane ima svetovno prvenstvo v košarki leta 1970. Ljubljana je gostila finalni del prvenstva, Hala Tivoli pa je bila prizorišče odločilnih tekem.

V finalu je Jugoslavija premagala ZDA s 70 : 63 in prvič osvojila naslov svetovnega prvaka. Za jugoslovansko košarko je bil to zgodovinski uspeh, za Ljubljano pa eden največjih športnih dogodkov v njeni zgodovini. Hala Tivoli je tako postala prizorišče trenutka, ki je pomembno zaznamoval razvoj evropske in jugoslovanske košarke.

Hokej

Drugi šport, ki je neločljivo povezan s Tivolijem, je hokej na ledu. Olimpija je bila desetletja eden najboljših in najbolj priljubljenih hokejskih klubov v nekdanji Jugoslaviji. Tekme v Tivoliju so bile znane po glasnem in strastnem občinstvu, ljubljanski hokejisti pa so v dvorani igrali številne pomembne tekme jugoslovanske lige in evropskih tekmovanj.

Tivoli je tako postal prostor dveh velikih ljubljanskih športnih tradicij – košarke in hokeja. Generacije Ljubljančanov so prihajale sem na tekme Olimpije, spremljale dvoboje z največjimi jugoslovanskimi klubi in evropskimi ekipami ter doživljale šport v času, ko so bile tekme v dvoranah pomemben del mestnega življenja.

Danes je Hala Tivoli še vedno ena najbolj prepoznavnih športnih stavb v Ljubljani. Njena zgodovina pa je veliko več kot zgodovina ene dvorane: povezana je z vzponom slovenske košarke, ljubljanskega hokeja in športne kulture mesta. Ko se sprehodimo skozi park Tivoli, je zato vredno pomisliti, da je le nekaj metrov stran prostor, v katerem so se odvijali nekateri najpomembnejši športni trenutki Ljubljane in nekdanje Jugoslavije.

• 62,1 km Vrhnika, rojstna hiša Ivana Cankarja (1876-1918, ki je največji slovenski pisatelj in dramatik. Ivan Cankar se je rodil v revni družini in otroštvo preživel v skromnih razmerah, ki so pomembno zaznamovale njegovo kasnejše ustvarjanje.

V svojih delih je pogosto opisoval življenje malih ljudi, revščino in družbene razmere svojega časa. Med njegova najbolj znana dela sodijo Na klancu, Hlapci, Martin Kačur in Pohujšanje v dolini šentflorjanski. Rojstna hiša je leta 1930 pogorela, pozneje pa je bila obnovljena in urejena kot spominski muzej.

• 66,8 km Bistra, Tehniški muzej Slovenije. V nekdanjem kartuzijanskem samostanu Bistra je danes Tehniški muzej Slovenije, največji slovenski muzej tehniške dediščine. Ustanovljen je bil leta 1951, njegove zbirke pa predstavljajo razvoj tehnike in industrije na Slovenskem. Posebej zanimive so zbirke avtomobilov, koles, motorjev, gozdarstva, lesarstva, elektrotehnike in kmetijstva. Med najbolj privlačnimi je zbirka vozil, v kateri je tudi nekaj avtomobilov nekdanjega predsednika Josipa Broza – Tita. Samostan z ohranjenimi samostanskimi prostori, križnim hodnikom in cerkvijo pa je že sam po sebi pomemben kulturni spomenik. Bistra je zato zanimiva kombinacija zgodovine, arhitekture in tehnike.
• 43,3 – 96,4 km Krajinski park Ljubljansko Barje je največje zavarovano območje narave v Sloveniji in obsega približno 135 km². Razprostira se južno od Ljubljane in je značilna ravninska, močvirnata pokrajina z obsežnimi travniki, njivami in številnimi osuševalnimi jarki. Barje je izjemno pomembno naravovarstveno in arheološko območje. Znano je predvsem po prazgodovinskih koliščih, ki so od leta 2011 na Unescovem seznamu svetovne dediščine, ter po najdbi enega najstarejših lesenih koles na svetu. Zaradi ravnega terena in mirnih lokalnih cest je Ljubljansko barje tudi zelo priljubljeno območje za kolesarjenje.

Ostali zanimivi podatki:

• Nadmorska višina štarta in cilja: 295 mnv
• Najnižja višina: 278 mnv
• Najvišja višina: 497 mnv (prelaz Pance)

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Permanent Brevet – 15 Years of RND SLO

The 15 Years of RND SLO Permanent Brevet, covering a distance of 102.1 km, is in many ways very similar to the Močvirniška Permanent Brevet. Nevertheless, it is different enough to stand as a brevet in its own right, created to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the founding of Športno društvo Randonneurs Slovenija.

This is an easy-going route. The only somewhat serious climb is already behind you after just over 16 km. The route is therefore suitable for everyone, including those who only occasionally get on a bicycle.

Route description

The start is in Lavrica, Ljubljana, at Kavarna & Slaščičarna & Picerija Valerie.

After just a few kilometres, the road begins to climb, first towards Šmarje-Sap, and then further from Cikava towards the Pance Pass, which we reach after 16.3 km. This is also the highest point of the brevet, at 497 m above sea level, and the first control point.

This is followed by almost 10 km of a well-deserved descent, and soon we are in the suburbs of Ljubljana. Since Ljubljana is the capital of the Republic of Slovenia, the route partly runs through the city centre. The second control point is in Tivoli Park, where we will ride almost directly past the iconic Tivoli Hall (see the section Cultural, Natural and Other Attractions for more information).

We continue through the park and then follow a cycle path towards Vrhnika. Shortly after the Dragomer motorway junction, we turn left onto the Ljubljana Marshes. The route takes us towards Vnanje Gorice and onwards to Bevke. After Sinja Gorica, we reach Vrhnika, where the third control point is located at the birthplace of the Slovenian writer and playwrighter Ivan Cankar.

Soon after Vrhnika, we are back on the Marshes, and it is not long before we reach the final control point before the finish, located in Bistra, at the Technical Museum of Slovenia.

From there, only flat terrain remains, allowing us to enjoy the ride across the Marshes. Only the final few kilometres run alongside a main road.

And at the finish, of course, we can say those famous words:

“That was pure enjoyment!”

Control points

• Start: Ljubljana Lavrica, Kavarna & Slaščičarna & Picerija Valerie, Dolenjska cesta 361
• 1st CP: 16.3 km – Pance Pass
• 2nd CP: 35.4 km – Ljubljana, Tivoli Park
• 3rd CP: 62.1 km – Vrhnika, birthplace of Ivan Cankar
• 4th CP: 66.8 km – Bistra, Technical Museum of Slovenia
• Finish: 102.1 km – Ljubljana Lavrica, Kavarna & Slaščičarna & Picerija Valerie, Dolenjska cesta 361

Cultural, Natural and Other Attractions

16.3 km – Pance Pass

The Pance Pass is the only really significant climb of this brevet and is a well-known local cycling climb.

30.5 km – Ljubljana

Ljubljana is the capital and largest city of Slovenia, with approximately 300,000 inhabitants. It is the country’s political, economic, cultural and university centre.

35.4 km – Tivoli Park and Tivoli Hall

Tivoli Park is the largest and one of the most popular parks in Ljubljana. It lies right next to the city centre and extends towards the slopes of Rožnik Hill. The park was established in the 19th century, while its present appearance was significantly shaped by the architect Jože Plečnik, who designed the famous Jakopič Promenade.

At the edge of the park stands Tivoli Hall, opened in 1965, which has become one of the symbols of sport in Ljubljana. For decades, the hall has hosted major sporting events, concerts and other events, and it holds a particularly important place in the history of basketball and ice hockey.

Basketball and Olimpija

For many years, Tivoli Hall was the home of Olimpija, one of the most important basketball clubs in the former Yugoslavia. The club created one of the most recognisable sporting environments in Ljubljana. The stands were often packed, and games were much more than just sporting events for the people of Ljubljana.

During the era of Yugoslavia, the Yugoslav Basketball League was one of the strongest domestic club competitions in Europe. In Tivoli, Olimpija faced some of the biggest names in Yugoslav basketball, including Cibona Zagreb, Partizan Belgrade, Crvena zvezda Belgrade, Jugoplastika Split and other giants of the time. Games in Tivoli were often major sporting spectacles.

Olimpija also enjoyed success on the European stage. The club competed in the European Champions’ Cup, and later in the EuroLeague, with many of Europe’s best teams playing in Tivoli. For the Ljubljana crowd, European games offered the opportunity to watch some of the finest basketball players and teams in Europe.

Tivoli was also a place where many outstanding Slovenian basketball players began or continued their careers. Among the best-known Olimpija players were Ivo Daneu, Vinko Jelovac, Peter Vilfan and Jure Zdovc, along with many others. Olimpija’s tradition played an important role in establishing Ljubljana as one of the centres of basketball in this part of Europe.

1970 FIBA World Championship

A particularly important chapter in the history of the hall is the 1970 FIBA World Championship. Ljubljana hosted the final stage of the championship, with Tivoli Hall serving as the venue for the decisive games.

In the final, Yugoslavia defeated the United States 70–63 to win the World Championship for the first time. It was a historic achievement for Yugoslav basketball and one of the greatest sporting events in the history of Ljubljana. Tivoli Hall thus became the setting for a moment that had a major influence on the development of European and Yugoslav basketball.

Ice Hockey

The other sport inseparably linked with Tivoli is ice hockey. Olimpija was for decades one of the strongest and most popular ice hockey clubs in the former Yugoslavia. Games in Tivoli were famous for their loud and passionate crowds, while Ljubljana’s hockey players played many important games there in the Yugoslav league and European competitions.

Tivoli thus became the home of two great Ljubljana sporting traditions – basketball and ice hockey. Generations of Ljubljana residents came here to watch Olimpija, follow games against the biggest Yugoslav clubs and European teams, and experience sport at a time when indoor sporting events were an important part of city life.

Today, Tivoli Hall remains one of the most recognisable sporting venues in Ljubljana. Its history, however, is much more than the history of a single arena: it is closely connected with the rise of Slovenian basketball, Ljubljana ice hockey and the city’s sporting culture. As we ride through Tivoli Park, it is therefore worth remembering that just a few metres away is a venue where some of the most important sporting moments in the history of Ljubljana and the former Yugoslavia took place.

62.1 km – Vrhnika, Birthplace of Ivan Cankar

Ivan Cankar (1876–1918) was Slovenia’s greatest writer and playwright. He was born into a poor family and spent his childhood in modest circumstances, which had a significant influence on his later literary work.

In his writing, he often portrayed the lives of ordinary people, poverty and the social conditions of his time. Among his best-known works are On the Hill (Na klancu), The Bailiffs (Hlapci), Martin Kačur and Scandal in St. Florian Valley (Pohujšanje v dolini šentflorjanski).

His birthplace burned down in 1930 and was later rebuilt and turned into a memorial museum.

66.8 km – Bistra, Technical Museum of Slovenia

The Technical Museum of Slovenia is located in the former Carthusian monastery of Bistra and is the largest museum of technical heritage in Slovenia. It was established in 1951, and its collections present the development of technology and industry in Slovenia.

Particularly interesting are the collections of cars, bicycles, motorcycles, forestry, woodworking, electrical engineering and agriculture. One of the highlights is the vehicle collection, which includes several cars once used by former Yugoslav president Josip Broz Tito.

The monastery itself, with its preserved monastic rooms, cloister and church, is an important cultural monument. Bistra therefore combines history, architecture and technology in one location.

43.3–96.4 km – Ljubljana Marshes

The Ljubljana Marshes, protected as the Ljubljana Marsh Nature Park, are the largest protected natural area in Slovenia, covering approximately 135 km². They stretch south of Ljubljana and form a distinctive flat, marshy landscape with extensive meadows, fields and numerous drainage ditches.

The Marshes are of exceptional natural and archaeological importance. They are particularly famous for prehistoric pile dwellings, which have been included on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 2011, as well as for the discovery of one of the world’s oldest wooden wheels.

Because of its flat terrain and quiet local roads, the Ljubljana Marshes are also a very popular area for cycling.

Other interesting facts

• Elevation at start and finish: 295 asv
• Lowest elevation: 278 asv
• Highest elevation: 497 asv (Pance Pass)