Tour of Slovenia

Tour of Slovenia 2026 preview: Lipowitz, Pellizzari and the race before the race

Tour of Slovenia starts with a question that makes the race more interesting than its size: can the climbers make the GC hard enough before the fast men and bonus seconds get involved? Florian Lipowitz and Giulio Pellizzari give the race a proper overall shape. Why this race matters It is a useful June proving ground for young GC riders, especially those trying to turn strong spring form into summer responsibility. Route and pressure points The Velenje-to-Novo mesto route should reward riders who can handle repeated medium-mountain pressure rather than wait for one giant Alpine day. Favorites for the overall Lipowitz is the overall favorite, Pellizzari is the most obvious…