BEHIND THE SCENES
Race insider
BEHIND THE HERO FIGURE, THEY ARE ORDINARY YET SPECIAL PERSONS
Alojz Poglavc
Winner of the 2017 DOS-RAS Extreme Solo under 50 and general classification categories certainly isn't new to the ultra cycling sport. Remember, he tried DOS-RAS Extreme back in 2015 in men's pairs and then even won flattish SLO24ULTRA 2016 - 24h of racing in Dobrovnik, Slovenia. According to his colleagues behind this always humble and friendly person, that respects brave and proud cyclists that are not afraid to sign up for such an event, is a hard working and disciplined man, with a full time job at Slovenian Railroads. In his spare time, his bike is his greatest joy and he especially loves long, social rides with his club and also enjoys competitive racing. Among other amateur races, he has raced at European and also World Championships. As his meaningful nickname suggests, locomotive, his fitness at 45 is still at admirable level for some hard road races as well as timetrials. However, in 2017 he intentionally didn't apply for UCI license just to prepare for DOS-RAS Extreme.
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''The biggest crisis I had was after the second night, on the ascent to Tanca towards Kocevje. Only 70 km to go and the road is flat with headwinds. Your head is turning down and you have to reset it to continue pedaling.''
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Unfortunately, after DOS-RAS Extreme 2017 brilliant victory his plans later on in the season didn't work out as shivering with cold and all wet he was forced to abandon Race Around Austria. However, with his brave decision to end the suffering, only caring for his safety and health, this act was meet with applaud among spectators.
''The most beautiful part of DOS-RAS Extreme 2017 was Vrsic pass, it is truly epic. And of course my home region, trembling with fans, like there is only 10 km to go. My family was waiting for me in Vahta, it was hardest to continue the race then.'' |
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Marko Baloh
Ralph Diseviscourt
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Coming to Slovenia for the first time in May 2017 to race at 10th edition DOS-RAS Extreme, this Luxembourgian, quickly prove his qualities as he was setting a very high pace towards the first TS. He was leading the race with a margin, but soon after, due to brutal weather situation which caused some stomach problems had to paced himself to stay in touch with the leading racers and finishing third in solo category.
With some excellent results in the last few years - having won 2015 Tortour in treacherous conditions , then coming second in 2016 edition and also finishing 2016 RAAM - it is obvious that his career is on the rise. After DOS-RAS Extreme 2017 he later on made another result in Race Around Austria, 2 place, also in brutal conditions. About his Predmeja climb encounter, where his goals shattered, but made the most out of the race
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