Bike Park Pohorje Maribor, with the most advanced downhill training center in the world, is placing itself on the map of key destinations for professional cyclists. For the second year in a row, we are hosting official training camps for the top professional World Cup teams, who come here in search of optimal conditions to prepare for the new season.
Thus, Bike Park Pohorje Maribor, operated by Marprom from the JHMB Group, is no longer just a race venue but a top-level preparation center. Our offer includes everything professional teams need in one place.
- Dedicated training area: a modern, fully equipped gym for cyclist-specific warm-ups.
- Meeting room: a space for video analysis and strategic meetings.
- Service center: a technical zone that allows simultaneous servicing of up to five bikes.
- Advanced technology: timing systems on the World Cup track with the option of instant data analysis.
- Maximum efficiency: a special VIP entrance to the circular gondola lift, enabling teams to complete a high number of runs in the shortest possible time.
This week, the Pohorje slopes are hosting the Santa Cruz Syndicate team, one of the strongest names in the world of cycling. The team is led by downhill legend and former Maribor World Cup winner Steve Peat. Under his guidance, current World Champion Jackson Goldstone is training in Maribor, accompanied by top riders Andreas Kolb, Nina Hoffmann, and Felix Griffiths.
Young World Champion Jackson Goldstone did not hide his excitement about the Maribor terrain: »The track is perfect for preparing for the new season. This ‘hill’ of yours really reminds me of my home Whistler, which is the best possible compliment for any terrain.«
The Future of Pohorje Lies in Cycling
The fact that the Syndicate team is returning to Maribor for the second year in a row confirms that our infrastructure, maintained by Marprom with the support of the Municipality of Maribor, meets the strictest world class standards.
Denis Janežič, an external collaborator for the development of Bike Park Pohorje Maribor, emphasizes: »Locals might not even realize what a gem we have here. The world’s cycling elite are absolutely thrilled with our tracks. If the future of Pohorje lies anywhere, it is undoubtedly in cycling. These training sessions are crucial for the start of the season, and we are proud that the key steps toward World Cup victories are being made right here.«
Join Us for Live Training Sessions!
We invite all cycling and adrenaline enthusiasts to visit Bike Park Pohorje Maribor this weekend. This is a unique opportunity to see the Syndicate team train live and to watch the World Champion tackle the legendary World Cup track.
Come and support the development of Maribor’s sports scene, which is putting our city alongside the most renowned cycling destinations in the world.