11 Dec, 23
Herzegovina Bike Events

Kids Race

BBF Kids Race: kids, gear up for a wild MTB ride! Dive into the tracks like the pros, where fun rides high and memories last forever. Every young rider shines bright and bags their very own finisher’s medal – they’ve certainly earned it!

The Kids Race on Blidinje BIKE Festival is the ultimate race showdown for all kiddos aged 3 to 14. Racing on the plateau in front of the Blidinje SKI Center, every kid feels like they’ve hit the big leagues. Cheered on by an ecstatic crowd, a gleaming finisher’s medal waits at the finish line – a badge of honor and forever keepsake. With over 400 budding bikers and backed by our sponsors, the BBF Kids Race becomes the sports highlight of the year for the youngsters.

Depending on age, there are course distances ranging from 250 meters to 3,500 meters. The route is entirely within Blidinje SKI Center, allowing parents and friends to be alongside to support young talents and, of course, cheer on the kids. 
Our team ensures that our young bikers find a route suitable for them. For the older kids, there are even some easy obstacles for an extra dose of fun.. 

IMPORTANT: Due to the extensive organization of the Balkan Championship and UCI Class 1 race, the Kids Race will not be held in the year 2024. However, the educational program and workshops with the youngest participants will continue as scheduled.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
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10 Dec, 23
Herzegovina Bike Events

Registration for the Recreational event "Stazom Ajduka"

Blidinje Bike Festival is a unique cycling experience that takes place during the last weekend of July in the Blidinje Nature Park. In 2025 we will witness the 7th edition of this festival, and the organizers have taken the event to a new level! Therefore, it is not surprising that the interest in participating is the highest ever.

In 2025, the Blidinje Bike Festival is included in the calendar of the International Cycling Union (UCI) and gains the status of a UCI Class 1 event. In addition, the Balkan Championships will be held within the Blidinje Bike Festival 2025, where athletes from 12 countries of the Balkan Federation will compete for the title of Balkan Champion.

You can register for the Recreational Event "Stazom Ajduka" via the following link 👉 HERE.

ROUTE DATA

Difficulty: Easy

    • Route: “Stazom Ajduka” 

    • Length: 35,32 km

    • Duration:3 Hours

    • Height difference (+): 670 m

    • Height difference (-): 670 m

    • Difficulty: **

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Discover Blidinje Nature park: immerse in nature, ride with the community and savor Herzegovinian cuisine. Perfect for recreative riders of all levels!

Let's cycle together through the natural beauties of the Blidinje Nature Park - Saturday; 12.07.2025! 

Whether you want to participate with Gravel bike or go with MTB bike on a leisurely tour, it’s up to you. Here, it’s all about the journey and enjoyment, not the speed. Take time to chat, ride the gravel and relish every moment. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds! We’re all about unique experiences, and you can expect to indulge in regional delights.

This cycling route takes you through beautiful landscapes, starting from the Blidinje SKI Center to the stećak necropolis in Risovac. It then goes to the UNESCO-protected necropolis of Dugo Polje. The entire time, it passes through the center of the Blidinje Nature Park, offering excellent views of Vran and Čvrsnica, and, to a large extent, Blidinje Lake and Risovac.

The tour starts from the Blidinje SKI Center through the tourist settlement and the area with a large number of beautiful weekend houses, leading to the asphalt road (regional road R419), continuing further to the Stećak Necropolis in Risovac. Next to the stećaks is the old church in Risovac, and a little earlier, along the road, you can see the new large church. From these stećaks to those named Dugo Polje, you pass through the Risovac field adorned with cultivated meadows and small green hills, giving the entire tour a special atmosphere where you feel like you’re on a lower plateau, not in the area of high mountains. After visiting the Stećak Necropolis of Dugo Polje, which is also under UNESCO protection and counts as many as 150 stećaks, the tour continues on the asphalt road through the central part of Blidinje.

On the long asphalt road towards Blidinje Lake, the views in any direction will leave you with the impression that Blidinje Nature Park is truly a place of unseen beauty. Upon reaching the lake, there is enjoyment and relaxation with the gentle sounds of its turbulent water swayed by a gentle mountain breeze. After the lake, it is necessary to cross along the edge of Dugo Polje towards the forests of Boričevac, and through the gravel road and the tall pine trees, you exit onto the asphalt road to Masna Luka. Passing by the administrative building of the Blidinje Nature Park, you continue straight and descend into Masna Luka, where you can explore the Church of St. Elijah.

After visiting the church and the Franciscan house of prayers, this cycling tour goes through the beautiful landscapes of Badnja and Ivan Dolac, offering an excellent view of the high slopes of Čvrsnica looming over Masna Luka and the Ski Slope. Passing through Ivan Dolac and the area with a large number of beautiful weekend houses, you come back to the starting point where this tour concludes.

A joint lunch follows in front of the SKI Slope restaurant, and then there is a break until the start of the presentation of the National Teams of 12 countries participating in the Balkan Championship, followed by a party for all event participants.

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HOW TO GET

Blidinje Nature Park and Blidinje SKI Center is easily accessible from the cities of Posušje, Tomislavgrad, and Jablanica. If coming from the west, you can take the route from Posušje via Rakitno (R419) or from Tomislavgrad via Lipe (R419a). If coming from the east, the route is from Jablanica via R419.

For more information on how to get to the race start, i.e., Blidinje SKI Center, please check HERE.

SAFETY GUIDELINES

SAFETY GUIDELINES

  • Always wear your helmet.
  • Plan your ride.
  • You share the trail with other users. Yield right of way to hikers.
  • Let your speed be determined by your experience.
  • Ride slowly on crowded trails, overtake with politeness and respect.
  • Avoid muddy trails in order not to damage them further.
  • Respect public and private property.
  • Always be self-sufficient.
  • Do not cycle solo in remote areas..

This information is subject to inevitable variations, so none of these indications are absolute. It is not entirely possible to avoid giving inexact or imprecise information, given how quickly environmental and weather conditions can change. For this reason, we decline any responsibility for changes which the user may encounter. In any case, it is advisable to check environment and weather conditions before setting out.

INFORMATION REQUEST
10 Dec, 23
Herzegovina Bike Events

Party Time

BLIDINJE BIKE FESTIVAL PARTY

Exciting shows and amazing parties will light up the evenings of the Bike Festival in Blidinje Nature park. Get ready!

OPEN NIGHT

Saturday, July 12, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 11:59 PM Blidinje SKI Trail in Blidinje Nature Park

Saturday’s dialing it up at the Festival! Dive into a fantastic party, jam-packed with a killer lineup, sizzling tunes, refreshing sips, and local eats that’ll leave you craving for more.

Don’t miss the bash of the year! At the official Bike Festival Party on Saturday night, it’s not just the DJ bringing the heat. Get ready to groove!

More info soon…

10 Dec, 23
Herzegovina Bike Events

Recreational cycling event "Stazom Ajduka"

ROUTE DATA

Difficulty: Easy

    • Route: “Stazom Ajduka” 

    • Length: 35,32 km

    • Duration:3 Hours

    • Height difference (+): 670 m

    • Height difference (-): 670 m

    • Difficulty: **

Download GPX

Discover Blidinje Nature Park: immerse yourself in nature, ride with a team and enjoy Herzegovinian cuisine. Perfect for recreational riders of all levels - See you on 12.07.2025!

Whether you want to participate with Gravel bike or go with MTB bike on a leisurely tour, it’s up to you. Here, it’s all about the journey and enjoyment, not the speed. Take time to chat, ride the gravel and relish every moment. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds! We’re all about unique experiences, and you can expect to indulge in regional delights.

This cycling route takes you through beautiful landscapes, starting from the Blidinje SKI Center to the stećak necropolis in Risovac. It then goes to the UNESCO-protected necropolis of Dugo Polje. The entire time, it passes through the center of the Blidinje Nature Park, offering excellent views of Vran and Čvrsnica, and, to a large extent, Blidinje Lake and Risovac.

The tour starts from the Blidinje SKI Center through the tourist settlement and the area with a large number of beautiful weekend houses, leading to the asphalt road (regional road R419), continuing further to the Stećak Necropolis in Risovac. Next to the stećaks is the old church in Risovac, and a little earlier, along the road, you can see the new large church. From these stećaks to those named Dugo Polje, you pass through the Risovac field adorned with cultivated meadows and small green hills, giving the entire tour a special atmosphere where you feel like you’re on a lower plateau, not in the area of high mountains. After visiting the Stećak Necropolis of Dugo Polje, which is also under UNESCO protection and counts as many as 150 stećaks, the tour continues on the asphalt road through the central part of Blidinje.

On the long asphalt road towards Blidinje Lake, the views in any direction will leave you with the impression that Blidinje Nature Park is truly a place of unseen beauty. Upon reaching the lake, there is enjoyment and relaxation with the gentle sounds of its turbulent water swayed by a gentle mountain breeze. After the lake, it is necessary to cross along the edge of Dugo Polje towards the forests of Boričevac, and through the gravel road and the tall pine trees, you exit onto the asphalt road to Masna Luka. Passing by the administrative building of the Blidinje Nature Park, you continue straight and descend into Masna Luka, where you can explore the Church of St. Elijah.

After visiting the church and the Franciscan house of prayers, this cycling tour goes through the beautiful landscapes of Badnja and Ivan Dolac, offering an excellent view of the high slopes of Čvrsnica looming over Masna Luka and the Ski Slope. Passing through Ivan Dolac and the area with a large number of beautiful weekend houses, you come back to the starting point where this tour concludes.

A joint lunch follows in front of the SKI Slope restaurant, and then there is a break until the start of the presentation of the National Teams of 12 countries participating in the Balkan Championship, followed by a party for all event participants.

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HOW TO GET

Blidinje Nature Park and Blidinje SKI Center is easily accessible from the cities of Posušje, Tomislavgrad, and Jablanica. If coming from the west, you can take the route from Posušje via Rakitno (R419) or from Tomislavgrad via Lipe (R419a). If coming from the east, the route is from Jablanica via R419.

For more information on how to get to the race start, i.e., Blidinje SKI Center, please check HERE.

SAFETY GUIDELINES

SAFETY TIPS

  • Always wear your helmet.
  • Plan your ride.
  • You share the trail with other users. Yield right of way to hikers.
  • Let your speed be determined by your experience.
  • Ride slowly on crowded trails, overtake with politeness and respect.
  • Avoid muddy trails in order not to damage them further.
  • Respect public and private property.
  • Always be self-sufficient.
  • Do not cycle solo in remote areas..

This information is subject to inevitable variations, so none of these indications are absolute. It is not entirely possible to avoid giving inexact or imprecise information, given how quickly environmental and weather conditions can change. For this reason, we decline any responsibility for changes which the user may encounter. In any case, it is advisable to check environment and weather conditions before setting out.

INFORMATION REQUEST
10 Dec, 23
Herzegovina Bike Events

XCM Herzegovina

ROUTE DATA

Difficulty: Medium

    • Route: XCM Herzegovina

    • Dužina: 56,55 km

    • Duration:3 Hours

    • Visinska razlika (+):      925 m

    • Visinska razllika (-):      923 m

    • Difficulty: ***

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The Marathon, the sporting highlight of the festival, guarantees fun and excitement. Choose from two thrilling routes with distinct characters and relish your adventure!

The Marathon, the sporting highlight of the festival, guarantees fun and excitement. Choose from two thrilling routes with distinct characters and relish your adventure!

Experience the adrenaline rush, experience adrenaline rushes and enjoy the race. The marathon race starts on July 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. on the picturesque Blidinja ski slope.
Get ready for the adventure!

Immediately after the race starts in front of the Blidinje SKI Center, riders will embark on a fast descent and ride through the Tourist Settlement Risovac. They will then exit onto the main road, turning right towards the Risovac settlement. This section is quite fast, and we believe riders will maintain a strong pace, experiencing some fast rides. At the 5th kilometer in the Lagumovići settlement, or at the famous Sovića Vrata, riders descend onto a gravel section, and the first serious ascents follow, leading towards the Gornji Gvozdac and Diva Grabovčeva.

At the 11th kilometer, the first descent follows after the ascent, where the riders will take a short break and gather strength, while also starting the ride around the magnificent Vran. They will experience a ride through the picturesque forest of Mount Vran for about 10km, then exit onto a wide gravel road, from where they will descend towards Tomislavgrad. 

At the 28th kilometer, the distinction between the large and small marathon is made! Riders of the large marathon at the 28th kilometer continue straight, while riders of the small marathon turn into the forest, taking a shorter route towards the regional road leading to Blidinje Lake. However, there is no need to worry about intersections and constantly check your Garmin device for mileage because there will be a marshal at each of these intersections redirecting you and ensuring that shortcuts are not taken, or simply a visual marker on the track where shortcuts are not possible.

At the 32nd kilometer, you cross the Blidinje road (regional road) where vehicle traffic is possible, so be cautious even though there will be marshals at that location. At this point, riders of the small marathon turn left, riding on a bicycle path along the regional road, leading to Blidinje Lake. As you approach the lake, beautiful views await you.

At the 39th kilometer, you turn right into the field, where you ride about 2km through the field, then enter the Varićak grove and continue riding towards Masna Luka. However, you do not go directly to Masna Luka but continue towards the settlements of Donje Badnje and Gornje Badnje, and towards the tourist settlement near the Blidinje SKI Center. Entering the tourist settlement signifies that you need to accelerate and give it your all to achieve the best placement, as it is also a sign that you are entering the final meters of the track, and the finish line is just around the corner.

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How to get

Blidinje Nature Park and Blidinje SKI Center is easily accessible from the cities of Posušje, Tomislavgrad, and Jablanica. If coming from the west, you can take the route from Posušje via Rakitno (R419) or from Tomislavgrad via Lipe (R419a). If coming from the east, the route is from Jablanica via R419.

For more information on how to get to the race start, i.e., Blidinje SKI Center, please check HERE.

SAFETY GUIDELINES

SAFETY TIPS

  • Always wear your helmet.
  • Plan your ride.
  • You share the trail with other users. Yield right of way to hikers.
  • Let your speed be determined by your experience.
  • Ride slowly on crowded trails, overtake with politeness and respect.
  • Avoid muddy trails in order not to damage them further.
  • Respect public and private property.
  • Always be self-sufficient.
  • Do not cycle solo in remote areas..

This information is subject to inevitable variations, so none of these indications are absolute. It is not entirely possible to avoid giving inexact or imprecise information, given how quickly environmental and weather conditions can change. For this reason, we decline any responsibility for changes which the user may encounter. In any case, it is advisable to check environment and weather conditions before setting out.

INFORMATION REQUEST
10 Dec, 23
Herzegovina Bike Events

XCM Herzegovina 2025.

Blidinje Bike Festival is a unique cycling experience that takes place during the last weekend of July in the Blidinje Nature Park. In 2025 we will witness the 7th edition of this festival, and the organizers have taken the event to a new level! Therefore, it is not surprising that the interest in participating is the highest ever.

In 2025, the Blidinje Bike Festival is included in the calendar of the International Cycling Union (UCI) and gains the status of a UCI Class 1 event. In addition, the Balkan Championships will be held within the Blidinje Bike Festival 2025, where athletes from 12 countries of the Balkan Federation will compete for the title of Balkan Champion.

Registration for the XCM Herzegovina race can be completed through the following link: GBT Timing Service

TEHNICAL GUIDE

XCM HERZEGOVINA

Nature park Blidinje; July 11 - 13. 2025.

1.  ORGANISATION

1.1. LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (LOC)

    • Toni Zorić; Director of the event Blidinje BIKE Festival”;
      phone: +387 63 400 260;
      mail: toni@herzegovinabike.ba

    • Josip Barišić; Race coordinator “XCM Herzegovina”;
      phone: +387 63 005 555;
      mail: yopajb@gmail.com

Web page: www.bbf.ba

1.2. CYCLING FEDERATION BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

    • Toni Zorić; President of Cycling Federation Bosnia and Herzegovina;
      phone: +387 63 400 260;
      mail: president@bisabih.ba

    • Amar Njemčević; Director of MTB Representation;
      phone: + 387 61 808 021;
      mail: office@bisabih.ba

    • Adnan Mekić; Selector of National Representation;
      phone: +387 61 137 581;
      mail: selektor@bisabih.ba

Web: www.bisabih.ba

1.3. COMPOSITION OF THE COMMISSAIRES PANEL

    • President of the judging panel: Dražen Oreščanin

    • Elite National Commissaire: Toni Zorić

    • National Commissaire: Mirnas Mujezinović

    • Commissaire: Biljana Krtalić

    • Arrivals Judge: Ivan Širić

    • Moto Commissaire 1: Ivo Čerkez

    • Moto Commissaire 2: Josip Ramljak

    • Timing/Results: Grafo Balkan

    • Timing Announcers: Boris Čerkuč

Web: www.uci.org

 

2. GENERAL INFORMATION

EVENT: XCM HERZEGOVINA

ORGANIZER: Association HerzegovinaBike and Cycling Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

LOCATION: Blidinje Nature Park, Herzegovina-Neretva County: Bosnia and Herzegovina

DATE: July 11 – 13, 2025

2.1. CONTACT

2.2. RECEPTION CENTER – RACE OFFICE

Visitor Center of Nature park Blidinje (open from Friday; 11.07.2025 from 12.00 h to 19.00 h and Saturday; 12.07.2025 from 10.00 h to 19.00 h)
Masna Luka, b.b, Rakitno 88245
Phone: +387 63 428 308
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Dp6Yx9Wx5uTgwPEx5

Blidinje Ski Centar (open on race day on Sunday; 13.07.2025 from 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m.)
Risovac b.b, Rakitno 88245 Phone: +387 39 718 514
Location:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/DV9z4tdjSfBxM9Rp8

2.3. TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION

Travel and accommodation expenses to and from Blidinje Nature Park must be covered by the National Federations or event participants in case they come individually.

Nearest airports are: Mostar International Airport (distance 90km); Sarajevo Airport (distance 110 km); Dubrovnik Airport (distance 210 km)

All participants must hold a valid passport or identity card.

2.4. VISAS

Visa obligations must be respected.
Each Federation is responsible for obtaining documents for their delegation appropriate entries.
For all invitation letter requests please contact the Cycling federation Bosnia and Herzegovina: office@bisabih.ba

All riders and team stuff must hold UCI license

2.5. OFFICIAL ADDRESS OF THE COMPETITION VENUE

Blidinje Nature Park; Blidinje Nature Park; Masna Luka, b.b, Rakitno 88245 Bosnia and Herzegovina

2.6. TEAMS AREA RESERVATION ON START/FINISH ZONE

In order to reserve a place for the team tent at the start/finish area, please contact us by email: xcmherzegovina@gmail.com

Please note: The organizer does not provide the tents, only the place/location where you can pitch your tent.

2.7. OFFICIAL ACCOMMODATION/TRANSFER CONTACTS

All accommodation/transfers details, including hotels list and rooms/meals prices can be found by contacting:

Fortuna Tours Mostar, Rade Bitange 34
88000 Mostar
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Phone: +387 36 552 197; +387 36 551 888
Mail: headoffice@fortuna.ba

2.8. ACCOMMODATION FOR TEAMS

Please keep in mind that accommodation facilities in the Blidinje Nature Park are motels and private apartments. If you want to reserve hotel accommodation, you will need to look for accommodation outside Blidinje Nature Park, in cities such as Mostar or Široki Brijeg.

All accommodation/transfers details, including hotels list and rooms/meals prices can be found by contacting:

Fortuna Tours Mostar, Rade Bitange 34
88000 Mostar
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Phone: +387 36 552 197; +387 36 551 888
Mail: headoffice@fortuna.ba

2.9. MEDICAL – EMERGENCY – LOCAL AUTHORITIES

A team of doctors and paramedics will be present onsite throughout competitions. The medical team will be based on the track during competition day.

NEAREST HOSPITALS

Public Health Institution Jablanica Sulje Čilića 15, Jablanica 88420
Phone: 036/752-664
Mail: info@dzjablanica.ba
Web: https://www.dzjablanica.ba/ba/index.php

HITNA POMOĆ: 📞 124

POLICIJA: 📞 122

2.10. RIDERS SAFETY ON THE ROADS

    • The course will be fully marked for unofficial training on Saturday, July 12th, 2025;

    • Please note that in some sections the track crosses asphalt roads that are over the main road, so we recommend high caution on those sections;

    • Riders on Saturday are training at their own risk;

    • On Sunday, during the race on the track, there will be stewards directing you on the course and ensuring your safety, along with police patrols on the main roads of the Blidinje Nature Park.

    • Please make sure you have your ID with you and light when you are outside the venue, on public road.

3. TEAM SERVICES

3.1. ACCREDITATION

Riders/Officials Accreditation
Accreditations will be available from Friday, July 11th, at the race office according to the schedule below:

Visitor Center of Blidinje Nature Park
Friday, July 11th; from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 12.07.; from 10.00 am to 7.00 pm

Blidinje Ski Centar (on the day of the race)
Sunday, 13.07.; from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m

Please ensure that you collect your accreditation before arriving at the venue, as it will be Required for access to all parts of the venue. Accreditations must be worn and visible whenever you pass through accreditation controls.

Race Office opening hours

Friday, July 11th from 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday, July 12th from 10:00am – 7:00pm
Location: Visitor Center of Blidinje Nature Park 
Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Dp6Yx9Wx5uTgwPEx5

Sunday, 13.07. 08:00 - 10:00
Location: Blidinje Ski Resort (on the day of the race)
Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DV9z4tdjSfBxM9Rp8

4. OFFICIAL MEETINGS

4.1. COMMISSAIRES PANEL MEETING

Date: Saturday 12.07.
Time: 16:00h
Location: Commissaires meeting room, Visitor Center of Blidinje Nature Park

4.2. RIDERS BRIEFING

Date: Saturday 12.07.
Time: 18:00h
Location: Visitor Center of Blidinje Nature Park

Attendance is required by:

    • Balkan Cycling Union & Cycling Federation BiH Presidents

    • UCI and National Commissaires

    • The National Team Coaches

    • Team Managers

    • Event Director

    • Event Technical & Safety Delegate

5. MEDIA

5.1. MEDIA CENTRE

The Media Centre is located at Visitor Center of Blidinje Nature Park. Electricity supply and WiFi signal are provided for the media. In order to access the Media Centre an accreditation is necessary. To apply for media accreditation, please follow this link: https://bbf.ba/podrucje-za-medije/

Media and photographers accreditation’s can be collected during the opening hours of the race office.

Please ensure that you collect your accreditation as soon as you arrive as it will be required for access to all parts of the venue. Accreditations must be worn and visible whenever you pass through accreditation controls.

6. PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME

6.1. COMPETITION SCHEDULE *

Friday; 11.07.
Race office open from 12.00h – collect accreditations and race bibs numbers

Saturday, 12.07.
Race office open from 10:00h till 19.00h – collect accreditations and race bibs
Followed by – Training on track all day

Sunday, 13.07.
Race office open from 08.00 – 10.00h
10.00h Start race XCM Herzegovina

* subject to changes

7. EVENT SPECIFIC REGULATIONS

7.1. GENERAL RULES

    • XCM Herzegovina race is organised by the Association Herzegovina Bike and Cycling federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

    • The event will be organised in accordance with rules of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and these rules will be the reference for everything that is not mentioned in the current document.

    • XCM Herzegovina utrka sastoji se od MTB maratonske utrke, koja je na rasporedu 13.07.2025.

    • XCM Herzegovina race is open to individual riders and National teams, license holders of their National Federation.

    • XCM Xerzegovina is open and individual drivers can register.

    • The “XCM Herzegovina” race is open to individual riders for Non-Elite categories with or riders without license.

    • The individual riders without a UCI license will be part of the Amateur category.

Rewards

    • Medals for the first 3 men and medals for the first 3 women will be awarded.

    • For the other categories that compete in the “XCM Herzegovina” race (small track), merchandise prizes are guaranteed.

7.2. TYPE OF THE EVENT

"XCM Herzegovina" (long track 83.69 km) is open to riders from the following categories:

    • Women Master A
    • Men Master A

The “XCM Herzegovina” (small track 52,10 km) is open to riders from the categories:

    • Women Cadets

    • Men Cadets

    • Women Junior

    • Men Junior

    • Women Master (unified category)

    • Men Master B

    • Men Master C

    • Men Master D

    • Women Amateur (unified category)

    • Men Amateur A (up to 17 years)

    • Men Amateur B (17-35 years)

    • Men Amateur C (over 35 years old)

7.3. PARTICIPATION

Online registrations open on January 5, 2025. Registration will be done via the following link: GBT Timing Service

Registrations:

    • Early registration: from 05.01. until 31.03.2025. – €20.00

    • Regular registrations: from 01.04. to 20.06.2025. – €30.00

    • Late registration: 21.06. to 07.07.2025. – €40.00

    • Applications in the last week: 08.07. to 13.07.2025. – €50.00

Please note:

    • ll riders who are not from Bosnia and Herzegovina, i.e., foreign riders facing issues with paying the registration fee or experiencing high banking charges when paying the fee from their country, are kindly requested to contact the organizer for special payment arrangements at: xcmherzegovina@gmail.com

    • In the event of any disqualification or withdrawal from the competition, the entry fee is not refundable, either in whole or in part.

For payments in Bosnia and Herzegovina:
Association HerzegovinaBike;
Milana Šuflaja 58; Mostar
Account number: 3381302232463058
Indicate: Registration Fee for XCM Herzegovina

For payments outside of Bosnia and Herzegovina:
Card payment is possible for participants outside of Bosnia and Herzegovina through the Monry service. For this type of payment, contact us by email: xcmherzegovina@gmail.com

The license check and distribution of the bib number will take place in Visitor Centre Nature park Blidinje.

Onsite registration is available..

The starter pack includes:

    • The right to participate in the Blidinje BIKE Festival event and participate in races
    • Visualized Blidinje BIKE Festival T-shirt
    • Visualized Blidinje BIKE Festival water bottle
    • Starting number for the XCM Herzegovina race
    • Timing chip
    • Sponsor gifts
    • Lunch on Saturday and Sunday
    • Finisher medal
    • Stewardship services at the race and rich feed zones
    • Washing the bike after the race
    • Access to the Bike Service Center
    • Medical assistance
    • Medalje, pehari i nagrade
    • Entrance to the Pasta party on Saturday; 12.07.2025.

From 20.06.2025. the starting package does not include a t-shirt*

In the event of any disqualification or withdrawal from the competition, the entry fee is not refundable, either in whole or in part.

Start confirmation and collection of start numbers is at RACE OFFICE.
Address: Visitor Center Blidinje Nature park
Location:   https://maps.app.goo.gl/QxGZ8Y9sNr83hJx86

    • Friday; 11.07.2025. from 12.00 to 19.00

    • Saturday; 12.07.2025. from 10.00 to 19.00

On Saturday, July 12, 2025, XCM Training on the track is possible until 3 p.m.

The organizer has provided lunch for all participants of the “XCM Herzegovina” on Saturday, July 12th, at approximately 2:00 PM (after the recreational bike ride) and Sunday, July 13th after the race..

Riders Briefing
On Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM, a briefing for drivers or team escorts is scheduled in the Visitor Center of the Blidinje Nature Park, with the presence of members of the judging panel.
Location:   https://maps.app.goo.gl/QxGZ8Y9sNr83hJx86

8. AWARD CEREMONIES AND PRIZE MONEY LIST

The first 3 riders of the Final Classification of each category will present themselves for the official ceremony.

XCM Herzegovina
Medals for the categories Cadets, Juniors, Master B, Master C and Amateurs.

9. ANTIDOPING CONTROLS

The antidoping regulations of the Agency for Anti-Doping Control of Bosnia and Herzegovina are entirely applicable to the event. The antidoping tests will take place at the antidoping station located in: Blidinje SKI Center.

More informations: https://www.ada.gov.ba/index.php/bs/

10. PENALTIES

The UCI penalty scale is the only one applicable.

11. RESPONSIBILITIES

The Organiser and Cycling federation Bosnia and Herzegovina cannot, in any case, be held responsible in the event of accidents or material damage which may occur during official training and / or competitions.

The Organiser and Cycling federation Bosnia and Herzegovina decline any responsibility towards the riders, accompanying persons and thirdparties in the event of an accident.

In all cases not provided for in the specific regulations, the UCI regulations will be applicable.

12. XCM HERZEGOVINA MAP AND PROFILE

Plan rute XCM HERCEGOVINA (Uskoro)

 

 

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10 Dec, 23
Herzegovina Bike Events

XCM Balkan Championship

ROUTE DATA

Difficulty: Hard

    • Route: XCM Balkan Championship 

    • Length: 83.78 km

    • Duration: 5 Hours

    • Elevation difference (+): 1,861 m

    • Elevation difference (-): 1.855 m

    • Difficulty: *****

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The Marathon, the sporting highlight of the festival, guarantees fun and excitement. Choose from two thrilling routes with distinct characters and relish your adventure!

The Marathon, the sporting highlight of the festival, guarantees fun and excitement. Choose from two thrilling routes with distinct characters and relish your adventure!

Collect UCI points, experience the adrenaline rush, and enjoy the race. The marathon kicks off on July 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the scenic Blidinje SKI center.
Get ready for the adventure!

Immediately after the race starts in front of the Blidinje SKI Center, riders will embark on a fast descent and ride through the Tourist Settlement Risovac. They will then exit onto the main road, turning right towards the Risovac settlement. This section is quite fast, and we believe riders will maintain a strong pace, experiencing some fast rides. At the 5th kilometer in the Lagumovići settlement, or at the famous Sovića Vrata, riders descend onto a gravel section, and the first serious ascents follow, leading towards the Gornji Gvozdac and Diva Grabovčeva.

At the 11th kilometer, the first descent follows after the ascent, where riders will take a short break and gather strength, while also starting the ride around the magnificent Vran. They will experience a ride through the picturesque forest of Mount Vran for about 10 km, then exit onto a wide gravel road, from where they will descend towards Tomislavgrad. However, they won’t reach Tomislavgrad because at the 30th kilometer, they turn left again into the forests of Mount Vran, starting a new serious ascent that, in some places, will have inclines of more than 10%, and it will last for about 4.50 km.

At the 38th kilometer, you cross the Blidinje road (regional road) where vehicle traffic is possible, so be cautious even though there will be marshals at that location. Then you enter the field and the Mučinovac forest, which comes halfway, and where the first reassessments of the strength spent and the remaining kilometers to the finish line will start. 🙂

Then, at the 50th kilometer, a beautiful sight appears when you see Blidinje Lake, and the track descends through the last sections of the Mučinovac forest. However, the happiness won’t last long because at the 54th kilometer, you start a new ascent and a new section to overcome. What is positive about this section is that, while expending energy on the final ascents, the beautiful sight and view of Blidinje Lake will always accompany you.

The ascent won’t last long because at the 62nd kilometer, there is a descent towards Blidinje Lake and the Barzonja settlement. Here, you usually have groups of fans and marshals cheering and supporting you on the way to the last kilometers. The ride alongside the beautiful Blidinje Lake will further encourage you and give you strength. There’s also a picturesque section towards Masna Luka, one of the most beautiful destinations in Blidinje Nature Park. From Masna Luka, there’s a final ascent that won’t have significant inclines, but since you’re already tired, you’ll certainly feel it and draw the last bits of strength from your legs. Entering the tourist settlement signifies that you need to accelerate and give it your all to achieve the best placement, as it is also a sign that you are entering the final meters of the track, and the finish line is just around the corner.

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HOW TO GET

Blidinje Nature Park and Blidinje SKI Center is easily accessible from the cities of Posušje, Tomislavgrad, and Jablanica. If coming from the west, you can take the route from Posušje via Rakitno (R419) or from Tomislavgrad via Lipe (R419a). If coming from the east, the route is from Jablanica via R419.

For more information on how to get to the race start, i.e., Blidinje SKI Center, please check HERE.

SAFETY GUIDELINES

SAFETY GUIDELINES

  • Always wear your helmet.
  • Plan your ride.
  • You share the trail with other users. Yield right of way to hikers.
  • Let your speed be determined by your experience.
  • Ride slowly on crowded trails, overtake with politeness and respect.
  • Avoid muddy trails in order not to damage them further.
  • Respect public and private property.
  • Always be self-sufficient.
  • Do not cycle solo in remote areas..

This information is subject to inevitable variations, so none of these indications are absolute. It is not entirely possible to avoid giving inexact or imprecise information, given how quickly environmental and weather conditions can change. For this reason, we decline any responsibility for changes which the user may encounter. In any case, it is advisable to check environment and weather conditions before setting out.

INFORMATION REQUEST
09 Dec, 23
Herzegovina Bike Events

UCI Class 1 XCM Herzegovina

ROUTE DATA

Difficulty: Hard

    • Route: UCI C1 XCM Herzegovina

    • Length: 83.78 km

    • Duration: 5 Hours

    • Elevation difference (+): 1,861 m

    • Elevation difference (-): 1,855 m

    • Difficulty: *****

Download GPX

The Marathon, the sporting highlight of the festival, guarantees fun and excitement. Choose from two thrilling routes with distinct characters and relish your adventure!

The Marathon, the sporting highlight of the festival, guarantees fun and excitement. Choose from two thrilling routes with distinct characters and relish your adventure!

Collect UCI points, experience the adrenaline rush, and enjoy the race. The marathon kicks off on July 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM in the scenic Blidinje SKI center.
Get ready for the adventure!

Immediately after the race starts in front of the Blidinje SKI Center, riders will embark on a fast descent and ride through the Tourist Settlement Risovac. They will then exit onto the main road, turning right towards the Risovac settlement. This section is quite fast, and we believe riders will maintain a strong pace, experiencing some fast rides. At the 5th kilometer in the Lagumovići settlement, or at the famous Sovića Vrata, riders descend onto a gravel section, and the first serious ascents follow, leading towards the Gornji Gvozdac and Diva Grabovčeva.

At the 11th kilometer, the first descent follows after the ascent, where riders will take a short break and gather strength, while also starting the ride around the magnificent Vran. They will experience a ride through the picturesque forest of Mount Vran for about 10 km, then exit onto a wide gravel road, from where they will descend towards Tomislavgrad. However, they won’t reach Tomislavgrad because at the 30th kilometer, they turn left again into the forests of Mount Vran, starting a new serious ascent that, in some places, will have inclines of more than 10%, and it will last for about 4.50 km.

At the 38th kilometer, you cross the Blidinje road (regional road) where vehicle traffic is possible, so be cautious even though there will be marshals at that location. Then you enter the field and the Mučinovac forest, which comes halfway, and where the first reassessments of the strength spent and the remaining kilometers to the finish line will start. 🙂

Then, at the 50th kilometer, a beautiful sight appears when you see Blidinje Lake, and the track descends through the last sections of the Mučinovac forest. However, the happiness won’t last long because at the 54th kilometer, you start a new ascent and a new section to overcome. What is positive about this section is that, while expending energy on the final ascents, the beautiful sight and view of Blidinje Lake will always accompany you.

The ascent won’t last long because at the 62nd kilometer, there is a descent towards Blidinje Lake and the Barzonja settlement. Here, you usually have groups of fans and marshals cheering and supporting you on the way to the last kilometers. The ride alongside the beautiful Blidinje Lake will further encourage you and give you strength. There’s also a picturesque section towards Masna Luka, one of the most beautiful destinations in Blidinje Nature Park. From Masna Luka, there’s a final ascent that won’t have significant inclines, but since you’re already tired, you’ll certainly feel it and draw the last bits of strength from your legs. Entering the tourist settlement signifies that you need to accelerate and give it your all to achieve the best placement, as it is also a sign that you are entering the final meters of the track, and the finish line is just around the corner.

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How to get

Blidinje Nature Park and Blidinje SKI Center is easily accessible from the cities of Posušje, Tomislavgrad, and Jablanica. If coming from the west, you can take the route from Posušje via Rakitno (R419) or from Tomislavgrad via Lipe (R419a). If coming from the east, the route is from Jablanica via R419.

For more information on how to get to the race start, i.e., Blidinje SKI Center, please check HERE.

SAFETY GUIDELINES

SAFETY TIPS

  • Always wear your helmet.
  • Plan your ride.
  • You share the trail with other users. Yield right of way to hikers.
  • Let your speed be determined by your experience.
  • Ride slowly on crowded trails, overtake with politeness and respect.
  • Avoid muddy trails in order not to damage them further.
  • Respect public and private property.
  • Always be self-sufficient.
  • Do not cycle solo in remote areas.

This information is subject to inevitable variations, so none of these indications are absolute. It is not entirely possible to avoid giving inexact or imprecise information, given how quickly environmental and weather conditions can change. For this reason, we decline any responsibility for changes which the user may encounter. In any case, it is advisable to check environment and weather conditions before setting out.

INFORMATION REQUEST
08 Dec, 23
Herzegovina Bike Events

XCM Balkan Championship 2025.

Blidinje Bike Festival is a unique cycling experience that takes place during the last weekend of July in the Blidinje Nature Park. In 2025 we will witness the 7th edition of this festival, and the organizers have taken the event to a new level! Therefore, it is not surprising that the interest in participating is the highest ever.

In 2025, the Blidinje Bike Festival is included in the calendar of the International Cycling Union (UCI) and gains the status of a UCI Class 1 event. In addition, the Balkan Championships will be held within the Blidinje Bike Festival 2025, where athletes from 12 countries of the Balkan Federation will compete for the title of Balkan Champion.

Registration for the XCM Balkan Championship race can be completed through the following link: GBT Timing Service

TEHNICAL GUIDE

XCM BALKAN CHAMPIONSHIP 

Nature park Blidinje; July 11 - 13. 2025.

1.  ORGANISATION

1.1. LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (LOC)

    • Toni Zorić; Director of the event Blidinje BIKE Festival”;
      phone: +387 63 400 260;
      mail: toni@herzegovinabike.ba

    • Josip Barišić; Race coordinator “XCM Herzegovina”;
      phone: +387 63 005 555;
      mail: yopajb@gmail.com

Web page: www.bbf.ba

1.2. CYCLING FEDERATION BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

    • Toni Zorić; President of Cycling Federation Bosnia and Herzegovina;
      phone: +387 63 400 260;
      mail: president@bisabih.ba

    • Amar Njemčević; Director of MTB Representation;
      phone: + 387 61 808 021;
      mail: office@bisabih.ba

    • Adnan Mekić; Selector of National Representation;
      phone: +387 61 137 581;
      mail: selektor@bisabih.ba

Web: www.bisabih.ba

1.3. COMPOSITION OF THE COMMISSAIRES PANEL

    • President of the judging panel: Dražen Oreščanin

    • Elite National Commissaire: Toni Zorić

    • National Commissaire: Mirnas Mujezinović

    • Commissaire: Biljana Krtalić

    • Arrivals Judge: Ivan Širić

    • Moto Commissaire 1: Ivo Čerkez

    • Moto Commissaire 2: Josip Ramljak

    • Timing/Results: Grafo Balkan

    • Timing Announcers: Boris Čerkuč

Web: www.uci.org

 

2. GENERAL INFORMATION

EVENT: XCM Balkan Championship

ORGANIZER: Association HerzegovinaBike and Cycling Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

LOCATION: Blidinje Nature Park, Herzegovina-Neretva County: Bosnia and Herzegovina

DATE: July 11 – 13, 2025

2.1. CONTACT

    • Toni Zoric; Event Director;
      phone: +387 63 400 260;
      mail: toni@herzegovinabike.ba
       
    • Josip Barišić; Coordinator of the “XCM Balkan Championship”
      phone: +387 63 005 555;
      mail: yopajb@gmail.com

2.2. RECEPTION CENTER – RACE OFFICE

Visitor Center of Nature park Blidinje (open from Friday; 11.07.2025 from 12.00 h to 19.00 h and Saturday; 12.07.2025 from 10.00 h to 19.00 h)
Masna Luka, b.b, Rakitno 88245
Phone: +387 63 428 308
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Dp6Yx9Wx5uTgwPEx5

Blidinje Ski Centar (open on race day on Sunday; 13.07.2025 from 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m.)
Risovac b.b, Rakitno 88245 Phone: +387 39 718 514
Location:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/DV9z4tdjSfBxM9Rp8

2.3. TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION

Travel expenses to and from Blidinje Nature Park must be covered by the National Federations or event participants in case they come individually.

Nearest airports are: Mostar International Airport (distance 90km); Sarajevo Airport (distance 110 km); Dubrovnik Airport (distance 210 km)

All participants must hold a valid passport or identity card.

2.4. VISAS

Visa obligations must be respected.
Each Federation is responsible for obtaining documents for their delegation appropriate entries.
For all invitation letter requests please contact the Cycling federation Bosnia and Herzegovina: office@bisabih.ba

All riders and team stuff must hold UCI license

2.5. OFFICIAL ADDRESS OF THE COMPETITION VENUE

Blidinje Nature Park; Blidinje Nature Park; Masna Luka, b.b, Rakitno 88245 Bosnia and Herzegovina

2.6. TEAMS AREA RESERVATION ON START/FINISH ZONE

In order to reserve a place for the team tent at the start/finish area, please contact us by email: xcmherzegovina@gmail.com

Please note: The organizer does not provide the tents, only the place/location where you can pitch your tent.

2.7. OFFICIAL ACCOMMODATION/TRANSFER CONTACTS

All accommodation/transfers details, including hotels list and rooms/meals prices can be found by contacting:

Fortuna Tours Mostar, Rade Bitange 34
88000 Mostar
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Phone: +387 36 552 197; +387 36 551 888
Mail: headoffice@fortuna.ba

2.8. ACCOMMODATION FOR BALKAN REPRESENTATIONS

To book accommodation for the Balkan countries' National teams, contact us by e-mail: xcmherzegovina@gmail.com

NOTE: The organizer provided accommodation for the teams of the Balkan Cycling Union in early registrations do 15. lipnja 2025.

Please note that accommodation capacities in the Blidinje Nature Park are limited, and the organizer has provided accommodation for 50 participants of the Balkan teams, so hurry up and secure a place for your team. After the early registration deadline on June 15, 2025, BCU teams are required to provide their own accommodation for their members.

Please keep in mind that accommodation facilities in the Blidinje Nature Park are motels and private apartments. If you want to reserve hotel accommodation, you will need to look for accommodation outside Blidinje Nature Park, in cities such as Mostar or Široki Brijeg.

All accommodation/transfers details, including hotels list and rooms/meals prices can be found by contacting:

Fortuna Tours Mostar, Rade Bitange 34
88000 Mostar
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Phone: +387 36 552 197; +387 36 551 888
Mail: headoffice@fortuna.ba

2.9. MEDICAL – EMERGENCY – LOCAL AUTHORITIES

A team of doctors and paramedics will be present onsite throughout competitions. The medical team will be based on the track during competition day.

NEAREST HOSPITALS

Public Health Institution Jablanica Sulje Čilića 15, Jablanica 88420
Phone: 036/752-664
Mail: info@dzjablanica.ba
Web: https://www.dzjablanica.ba/ba/index.php

EMERGENCY AMBULANCE: 📞 124

POLICE: 📞 122

2.10. RIDERS SAFETY ON THE ROADS

    • The course will be fully marked for unofficial training on Saturday, July 12th, 2025;

    • Please note that in some sections the track crosses asphalt roads that are over the main road, so we recommend high caution on those sections;

    • Riders on Saturday are training at their own risk;

    • On Sunday, during the race on the track, there will be stewards directing you on the course and ensuring your safety, along with police patrols on the main roads of the Blidinje Nature Park.

    • Please make sure you have your ID with you and light when you are outside the venue, on public road.

3. TEAM SERVICES

3.1. ACCREDITATION

Riders/Officials Accreditation
Accreditations will be available from Friday, July 11th, at the race office according to the schedule below:

Visitor Center of Blidinje Nature Park
Friday, July 11th; from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 12.07.; from 10.00 am to 7.00 pm

Blidinje Ski Centar (on the day of the race)
Sunday, 13.07.; from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m

Please ensure that you collect your accreditation before arriving at the venue, as it will be Required for access to all parts of the venue. Accreditations must be worn and visible whenever you pass through accreditation controls.

Race Office opening hours

Friday, July 11th from 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday, July 12th from 10:00am – 7:00pm
Location: Visitor Center of Blidinje Nature Park 
Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Dp6Yx9Wx5uTgwPEx5

Sunday, 13.07. 08:00 - 10:00
Location: Blidinje Ski Resort (on the day of the race)
Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DV9z4tdjSfBxM9Rp8

4. OFFICIAL MEETINGS

4.1. COMMISSAIRES PANEL MEETING

Date: Saturday 12.07.
Time: 16:00h
Location: Commissaires meeting room, Visitor Center of Blidinje Nature Park

4.2. RIDERS BRIEFING

Date: Saturday 12.07.
Time: 18:00h
Location: Visitor Center of Blidinje Nature Park

Attendance is required by:

    • Balkan Cycling Union & Cycling Federation BiH Presidents

    • UCI and National Commissaires

    • The National Team Coaches

    • Team Managers

    • Event Director

    • Event Technical & Safety Delegate

4.3. PRESENTATION OF REPRESENTATIONS

The official presentation of the National Teams participating in the Balkan Championship is scheduled for Saturday; 12.07.2025 starting at 16.00 in front of the Blidinje SKI Center.

5. MEDIA

5.1. MEDIA CENTRE

The Media Centre is located at Visitor Center of Blidinje Nature Park. Electricity supply and WiFi signal are provided for the media. In order to access the Media Centre an accreditation is necessary. To apply for media accreditation, please follow this link: https://bbf.ba/podrucje-za-medije/

Media and photographers accreditation’s can be collected during the opening hours of the race office.

Please ensure that you collect your accreditation as soon as you arrive as it will be required for access to all parts of the venue. Accreditations must be worn and visible whenever you pass through accreditation controls.

6. PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME

6.1. COMPETITION SCHEDULE *

Friday; 11.07.
Race office open from 12.00h – collect accreditations and race bibs numbers

Saturday, 12.07.
Race office open from 10:00h till 19.00h – collect accreditations and race bibs
Followed by – Training on track all day

Sunday, 13.07.
Race office open from 08.00 – 10.00h
10.00h – Start race UCI C1 XCM Herzegovina & Balkan Championship

* subject to changes

 

7. EVENT SPECIFIC REGULATIONS

7.1. GENERAL RULES

    • „XCM Balkan Championship“ race is organised by the Association Herzegovina Bike and Cycling federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

    • The event will be organised in accordance with rules of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and these rules will be the reference for everything that is not mentioned in the current document.

    • The "XCM Balkan Championship" race consists of an MTB marathon race scheduled for 13.07.2025.

    • XCM Balkan Championship race is open to individual riders and National teams, license holders of their National Federation.

    • The Balkan championship is open and individual drivers can register.

    • The “XCM Herzegovina” race is open to individual riders for Non-Elite categories with or riders without license.

    • The individual riders without a UCI license will be part of the Amateur category.

Rewards

    • Medals for the first 3 men and medals for the first 3 women will be awarded.

    • The prize fund of the race "UCI Class 1 XCM Herzegovina" is awarded according to the UCI regulations (valid only for riders registered for a UCI race).

    • For the other categories that compete in the “XCM Herzegovina” race (small track), merchandise prizes are guaranteed.

7.2. TYPE OF THE EVENT

XCM Balkan Championship (large track 83,69 km) is open to riders from the categories:

    • Woman Elite
    • Men Elite
    • Women Master A
    • Men Master A

The “XCM Herzegovina” (small track 52,10 km) is open to riders from the categories:

    • Women Cadets

    • Men Cadets

    • Women Junior

    • Men Junior

    • Women Master (unified category)

    • Men Master B

    • Men Master C

    • Men Master D

    • Women Amateur (unified category)

    • Men Amateur A (up to 17 years)

    • Men Amateur B (17-35 years)

    • Men Amateur C (iznad 35 godina)

7.3. PARTICIPATION

Online registrations open on January 5, 2025. Registration will be done via the following link: GBT Timing Service

Registrations:

    • Early registration: from 05.01. until 31.03.2025. – €20.00

    • Regular registrations: from 01.04. to 20.06.2025. – €30.00

    • Kasne prijave: 21.06. do 08.07.2025. – 40,00 €

    • Applications in the last week: 08.07. to 13.07.2025. – €50.00

Please note:

    • Representations of Balkan countries that are members of the Balkan Union and reported to the organizer by the National Federation are exempt from paying the registration fee.

    • ll riders who are not from Bosnia and Herzegovina, i.e., foreign riders facing issues with paying the registration fee or experiencing high banking charges when paying the fee from their country, are kindly requested to contact the organizer for special payment arrangements at: xcmherzegovina@gmail.com

    • In the event of any disqualification or withdrawal from the competition, the entry fee is not refundable, either in whole or in part.

For payments in Bosnia and Herzegovina:
Association HerzegovinaBike;
Milana Šuflaja 58; Mostar
Account number: 3381302232463058
Indicate: Registration Fee for XCM Herzegovina

For payments outside of Bosnia and Herzegovina:
Card payment is possible for participants outside of Bosnia and Herzegovina through the Monry service. For this type of payment, contact us by email: xcmherzegovina@gmail.com

The license check and distribution of the bib number will take place in Visitor Centre Nature park Blidinje.

Onsite registration is available..

The starter pack includes:

    • The right to participate in the Blidinje BIKE Festival event and participate in races

    • Starting number for the XCM Herzegovina race

    • Timing chip

    • Lunch on Saturday and Sunday

    • Finisher medal

    • Stewardship services at the race and rich feed zones

    • Washing the bike after the race

    • Access to the Bike Service Center

    • Medical assistance

    • Entrance to the Pasta party on Saturday; 12.07.2025.

In the event of any disqualification or withdrawal from the competition, the entry fee is not refundable, either in whole or in part.

Start confirmation and collection of start numbers is at RACE OFFICE.
Address: Visitor Center Blidinje Nature park
Location:   https://maps.app.goo.gl/QxGZ8Y9sNr83hJx86

    • Friday; 11.07.2025. from 12.00 to 19.00

    • Saturday; 12.07.2025. from 10.00 to 19.00

The planned arrival of the National Teams and teams is on Friday; 11.07.2025. or on Saturday 12.07.2025.

On Saturday, July 12, 2025, training on the XCM Herzegovina Marathon course is possible until 3 p.m.

The presentation of the National Teams participating in the 2025 XCM Balkan Championship is scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM at the Blidinje SKI Center (start/finish zone).

The organizer has provided lunch for all participants of the “XCM Balkan Championship” on Saturday, July 12th, at approximately 2:00 PM (after the recreational bike ride) and Sunday, July 13th after the race.

Riders Briefing
On Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM, a briefing for drivers or team escorts is scheduled in the Visitor Center of the Blidinje Nature Park, with the presence of members of the judging panel.
Location:   https://maps.app.goo.gl/QxGZ8Y9sNr83hJx86

8. UCI POINTS LIST*

No. Points Elite Men Points Elite Women
1. 60 60
2. 40 40
3. 30 30
4. 25 25
5. 20 20
6. 18 18
7. 16 16
8. 14 14
9. 12 12
10. 10 10
11. 8 8
12. 6 6
13. 4 4
14. 2 2
15. 1 1
16. X X
*Applicable only to riders registered for a UCI C1 race

9. AWARD CEREMONIES AND PRIZE MONEY LIST

The first 3 riders of the Final Classification of each category will present themselves for the official ceremony.

UCI Class 1 XCM Herzegovina*
Categories Woman Elite and Men Elite Champion jersey & medals and prize money.

XCM Balkan Championship 
For the Women Elite, Men Elite, Women Master and Men Master categories – Winners' jerseys and medals.

XCM Herzegovina
Cadets, Junior, Master B, Master C, Amater in Women and Men Categories medals.

PRIZE MONEY

No. Men Elite Woman Elite
1. 120 120
2. 100 100
3. 80 80
4. 60 60
5. 50 50
6. 40 40
7. 30 30
8. 25 25
9. 20 20
10. 10 10
TOTAL 535,00 € 535,00 €
*Applicable only to riders registered for a UCI C1 race

10. ANTIDOPING CONTROLS

The antidoping regulations of the Agency for Anti-Doping Control of Bosnia and Herzegovina are entirely applicable to the event. The antidoping tests will take place at the antidoping station located in: Blidinje SKI Center.

More informations: https://www.ada.gov.ba/index.php/bs/

11. PENALTIES

The UCI penalty scale is the only one applicable.

12. RESPONSIBILITIES

The Organiser and Cycling federation Bosnia and Herzegovina cannot, in any case, be held responsible in the event of accidents or material damage which may occur during official training and / or competitions.

The Organiser and Cycling federation Bosnia and Herzegovina decline any responsibility towards the riders, accompanying persons and thirdparties in the event of an accident.

In all cases not provided for in the specific regulations, the UCI regulations will be applicable.

13. XCM BALKAN CHAMPIONSHIP MAP AND PROFILE

Plan rute XCM Balkansko Prvenstvo 2025

Length: 83.78 km; Total ascent: 1,861 m
Link: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/250898197

Route plan XCM HERZEGOVINA (small track)


Length: 56.55 km; Total ascent: 925 m
Link: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/250897893

 

 

 

05 Dec, 23
Herzegovina Bike Events

UCI C1 XCM Herzegovina 2025.

Blidinje Bike Festival is a unique cycling experience that takes place during the last weekend of July in the Blidinje Nature Park. In 2025 we will witness the 7th edition of this festival, and the organizers have taken the event to a new level! Therefore, it is not surprising that the interest in participating is the highest ever.

In 2025, the Blidinje Bike Festival is included in the calendar of the International Cycling Union (UCI) and gains the status of a UCI Class 1 event. In addition, the Balkan Championships will be held within the Blidinje Bike Festival 2025, where athletes from 12 countries of the Balkan Federation will compete for the title of Balkan Champion.

Registration for the UCI C1 XCM Herzegovina race can be completed through the following link: GBT Timing Service

TEHNICAL GUIDE

UCI C1 XCM HERZEGOVINA

Nature park Blidinje; July 11 - 13. 2025.

1.  ORGANISATION

1.1. LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE (LOC)

    • Toni Zorić; Director of the event Blidinje BIKE Festival”;
      phone: +387 63 400 260;
      mail: toni@herzegovinabike.ba

    • Josip Barišić; Race coordinator “XCM Herzegovina”;
      phone: +387 63 005 555;
      mail: yopajb@gmail.com

Web page: www.bbf.ba

1.2. CYCLING FEDERATION BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

    • Toni Zorić; President of Cycling Federation Bosnia and Herzegovina;
      phone: +387 63 400 260;
      mail: president@bisabih.ba

    • Amar Njemčević; Director of MTB Representation;
      phone: + 387 61 808 021;
      mail: office@bisabih.ba

    • Adnan Mekić; Selector of National Representation;
      phone: +387 61 137 581;
      mail: selektor@bisabih.ba

Web: www.bisabih.ba

1.3. COMPOSITION OF THE COMMISSAIRES PANEL

    • President of the judging panel: Dražen Oreščanin

    • Elite National Commissaire: Toni Zorić

    • National Commissaire: Mirnas Mujezinović

    • Commissaire: Biljana Krtalić

    • Arrivals Judge: Ivan Širić

    • Moto Commissaire 1: Ivo Čerkez

    • Moto Commissaire 2: Josip Ramljak

    • Timing/Results: Grafo Balkan

    • Timing Announcers: Boris Čerkuč

Web: www.uci.org

 

2. GENERAL INFORMATION

EVENT: UCI CLASS 1 XCM HERZEGOVINA

ORGANIZER: Association HerzegovinaBike and Cycling Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

LOCATION: Blidinje Nature Park, Herzegovina-Neretva County: Bosnia and Herzegovina

DATE: July 11 – 13, 2025

2.1. CONTACT

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2.2. RECEPTION CENTER – RACE OFFICE

Visitor Center of Nature park Blidinje (open from Friday; 11.07.2025 from 12.00 h to 19.00 h and Saturday; 12.07.2025 from 10.00 h to 19.00 h)
Masna Luka, b.b, Rakitno 88245
Phone: +387 63 428 308
Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Dp6Yx9Wx5uTgwPEx5

Blidinje Ski Centar (open on race day on Sunday; 13.07.2025 from 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m.)
Risovac b.b, Rakitno 88245 Phone: +387 39 718 514
Location:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/DV9z4tdjSfBxM9Rp8

2.3. TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION

Travel and accommodation expenses to and from Blidinje Nature Park must be covered by the National Federations or event participants in case they come individually.

Nearest airports are: Mostar International Airport (distance 90km); Sarajevo Airport (distance 110 km); Dubrovnik Airport (distance 210 km)

All participants must hold a valid passport or identity card.

2.4. VISAS

Visa obligations must be respected.
Each Federation is responsible for obtaining documents for their delegation appropriate entries.
For all invitation letter requests please contact the Cycling federation Bosnia and Herzegovina: office@bisabih.ba

All riders and team stuff must hold UCI license

2.5. OFFICIAL ADDRESS OF THE COMPETITION VENUE

Blidinje Nature Park; Blidinje Nature Park; Masna Luka, b.b, Rakitno 88245 Bosnia and Herzegovina

2.6. TEAMS AREA RESERVATION ON START/FINISH ZONE

In order to reserve a place for the team tent at the start/finish area, please contact us by email: xcmherzegovina@gmail.com

Please note: The organizer does not provide the tents, only the place/location where you can pitch your tent.

2.7. OFFICIAL ACCOMMODATION/TRANSFER CONTACTS

All accommodation/transfers details, including hotels list and rooms/meals prices can be found by contacting:

Fortuna Tours Mostar, Rade Bitange 34
88000 Mostar
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Phone: +387 36 552 197; +387 36 551 888
Mail: headoffice@fortuna.ba

2.8. ACCOMMODATION FOR TEAMS

Please keep in mind that accommodation facilities in the Blidinje Nature Park are motels and private apartments. If you want to reserve hotel accommodation, you will need to look for accommodation outside Blidinje Nature Park, in cities such as Mostar or Široki Brijeg.

All accommodation/transfers details, including hotels list and rooms/meals prices can be found by contacting:

Fortuna Tours Mostar, Rade Bitange 34
88000 Mostar
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Phone: +387 36 552 197; +387 36 551 888
Mail: headoffice@fortuna.ba

2.9. MEDICAL – EMERGENCY – LOCAL AUTHORITIES

A team of doctors and paramedics will be present onsite throughout competitions. The medical team will be based on the track during competition day.

NEAREST HOSPITALS

Public Health Institution Jablanica Sulje Čilića 15, Jablanica 88420
Phone: 036/752-664
Mail: info@dzjablanica.ba
Web: https://www.dzjablanica.ba/ba/index.php

EMERGENCY AMBULANCE: 📞 124

POLICE: 📞 122

2.10. RIDERS SAFETY ON THE ROADS

    • The course will be fully marked for unofficial training on Saturday, July 12th, 2025;

    • Please note that in some sections the track crosses asphalt roads that are over the main road, so we recommend high caution on those sections;

    • Riders on Saturday are training at their own risk;

    • On Sunday, during the race on the track, there will be stewards directing you on the course and ensuring your safety, along with police patrols on the main roads of the Blidinje Nature Park.

    • Please make sure you have your ID with you and light when you are outside the venue, on public road.

3. TEAM SERVICES

3.1. ACCREDITATION

Riders/Officials Accreditation
Accreditations will be available from Friday, July 11th, at the race office according to the schedule below:

Visitor Center of Blidinje Nature Park
Friday, July 11th; from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 12.07.; from 10.00 am to 7.00 pm

Blidinje Ski Centar (on the day of the race)
Sunday, 13.07.; from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m

Please ensure that you collect your accreditation before arriving at the venue, as it will be Required for access to all parts of the venue. Accreditations must be worn and visible whenever you pass through accreditation controls.

Race Office opening hours

Friday, July 11th from 12:00pm – 7:00pm
Saturday, July 12th from 10:00am – 7:00pm
Location: Visitor Center of Blidinje Nature Park 
Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Dp6Yx9Wx5uTgwPEx5

Sunday, 13.07. 08:00 - 10:00
Location: Blidinje Ski Resort (on the day of the race)
Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DV9z4tdjSfBxM9Rp8

4. OFFICIAL MEETINGS

4.1. COMMISSAIRES PANEL MEETING

Date: Saturday 12.07.
Time: 16:00h
Location: Commissaires meeting room, Visitor Center of Blidinje Nature Park

4.2. RIDERS BRIEFING

Date: Saturday 12.07.
Time: 18:00h
Location: Visitor Center of Blidinje Nature Park

Attendance is required by:

    • Balkan Cycling Union & Cycling Federation BiH Presidents

    • UCI and National Commissaires

    • The National Team Coaches

    • Team Managers

    • Event Director

    • Event Technical & Safety Delegate

5. MEDIA

5.1. MEDIA CENTRE

The Media Centre is located at Visitor Center of Blidinje Nature Park. Electricity supply and WiFi signal are provided for the media. In order to access the Media Centre an accreditation is necessary. To apply for media accreditation, please follow this link: https://bbf.ba/podrucje-za-medije/

Media and photographers accreditation’s can be collected during the opening hours of the race office.

Please ensure that you collect your accreditation as soon as you arrive as it will be required for access to all parts of the venue. Accreditations must be worn and visible whenever you pass through accreditation controls.

6. PROVISIONAL PROGRAMME

6.1. COMPETITION SCHEDULE *

Friday; 11.07.
Race office open from 12.00h – collect accreditations and race bibs numbers

Saturday, 12.07.
Race office open from 10:00h till 19.00h – collect accreditations and race bibs
Followed by – Training on track all day

Sunday, 13.07.
Race office open from 08.00 – 10.00h
10.00h – Start race UCI C1 XCM Herzegovina & Balkan Championship

* subject to changes

7. EVENT SPECIFIC REGULATIONS

7.1. GENERAL RULES

    • UCI Class 1 XCM Herzegovina race is organised by the Association Herzegovina Bike and Cycling federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

    • The event will be organised in accordance with rules of the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and these rules will be the reference for everything that is not mentioned in the current document.

    • The UCI Class 1 XCM Herzegovina race consists of an MTB marathon race, which is scheduled for 13.07.2025.

    • UCI Class 1 XCM Herzegovina race is open to individual riders and National teams, license holders of their National Federation.

    • The “XCM Herzegovina” race is open to individual riders for Non-Elite categories with or riders without license.

    • The individual riders without a UCI license will be part of the Amateur category.

Rewards

    • Medals for the first 3 men and medals for the first 3 women will be awarded.

    • The prize fund for the “UCI Class 1 XCM Herzegovina“ race is awarded according to the UCI regulations.

    • For the other categories that compete in the “XCM Herzegovina” race (small track), merchandise prizes are guaranteed.

7.2. TYPE OF THE EVENT 

"UCI Class 1 XCM Herzegovina" (long track 83.69 km) is open to drivers from the following categories:

    • Woman Elite
    • Men Elite

Note: UCI Class 1 "XCM Herzegovina" is open only to Elite categories. All non-Elite cyclists who want to register for the race can do so at: 

  • Balkan Championship – HERE
    (only for countries of the Balkan Federation)

  • XCM Herzegovina – HERE

7.3. PARTICIPATION

Online registrations open on January 5, 2025. Registration will be done via the following link: GBT Timing Service

Registrations:

    • Early registration: from 05.01. until 31.03.2025. – €20.00
    • Regular registrations: from 01.04. to 20.06.2025. – €30.00
    • Late registration: 21.06. to 07.07.2025. – €40.00
    • Applications in the last week: 08.07. to 13.07.2025. – €50.00
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Please note:

    • ll riders who are not from Bosnia and Herzegovina, i.e., foreign riders facing issues with paying the registration fee or experiencing high banking charges when paying the fee from their country, are kindly requested to contact the organizer for special payment arrangements at: xcmherzegovina@gmail.com

    • In the event of any disqualification or withdrawal from the competition, the entry fee is not refundable, either in whole or in part.

For payments in Bosnia and Herzegovina:
Association HerzegovinaBike;
Milana Šuflaja 58; Mostar
Account number: 3381302232463058
Indicate: Registration Fee for XCM Herzegovina

For payments outside of Bosnia and Herzegovina:
Card payment is possible for participants outside of Bosnia and Herzegovina through the Monry service. For this type of payment, contact us by email: xcmherzegovina@gmail.com

The license check and distribution of the bib number will take place in Visitor Centre Nature park Blidinje.

Onsite registration is available..

The starter pack includes:

    • The right to participate in the Blidinje BIKE Festival event and participate in races

    • Visualized Blidinje BIKE Festival T-shirt

    • Visualized Blidinje BIKE Festival water bottle

    • Starting number for the XCM Herzegovina race

    • Timing chip

    • Sponsor gifts

    • Lunch on Saturday and Sunday

    • Finisher medal

    • Stewardship services at the race and rich feed zones

    • Washing the bike after the race

    • Access to the Bike Service Center

    • Medical assistance

    • Medals, trophies and prize money for UCI racing under Class 1 rules

    • Entrance to the Pasta party on Saturday; 12.07.2025.

From 20.06.2025. the starter package does not include a t-shirt*

In the event of any disqualification or withdrawal from the competition, the entry fee is not refundable, either in whole or in part.

Start confirmation and collection of start numbers is at RACE OFFICE.
Address: Visitor Center Blidinje Nature park
Location:   https://maps.app.goo.gl/QxGZ8Y9sNr83hJx86

    • Friday; 11.07.2025. from 12.00 to 19.00

    • Saturday; 12.07.2025. from 10.00 to 19.00

The planned arrival of the National Teams and teams is on Friday; 11.07.2025. or on Saturday 12.07.2025.

On Saturday, July 12, 2025, XCM training on the track is possible until 3 p.m.

The organizer has provided lunch for all participants of the “UCI Class 1 XCM Herzegovina” on Saturday, July 12th, at approximately 2:00 PM (after the recreational bike ride) and Sunday, July 13th after the race..

Riders Briefing
On Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM, a briefing for drivers or team escorts is scheduled in the Visitor Center of the Blidinje Nature Park, with the presence of members of the judging panel.
Location:   https://maps.app.goo.gl/QxGZ8Y9sNr83hJx86

8. UCI POINTS LIST

No. Points Elite Men Points Elite Women
1. 60 60
2. 40 40
3. 30 30
4. 25 25
5. 20 20
6. 18 18
7. 16 16
8. 14 14
9. 12 12
10. 10 10
11. 8 8
12. 6 6
13. 4 4
14. 2 2
15. 1 1
16. X X

9. AWARD CEREMONIES AND PRIZE MONEY LIST

The first 3 riders of the Final Classification of each category will present themselves for the official ceremony.

UCI Class 1 XCM Herzegovina
Categories Woman Elite and Men Elite Champion jersey & medals and prize money.

PRIZE MONEY

No. Men Elite Woman Elite
1. 120 120
2. 100 100
3. 80 80
4. 60 60
5. 50 50
6. 40 40
7. 30 30
8. 25 25
9. 20 20
10. 10 10
TOTAL 535,00 € 535,00 €

10. ANTIDOPING CONTROLS

The antidoping regulations of the Agency for Anti-Doping Control of Bosnia and Herzegovina are entirely applicable to the event. The antidoping tests will take place at the antidoping station located in: Blidinje SKI Center.

More informations: https://www.ada.gov.ba/index.php/bs/

11. PENALTIES

The UCI penalty scale is the only one applicable.

12. RESPONSIBILITIES

The Organiser and Cycling federation Bosnia and Herzegovina cannot, in any case, be held responsible in the event of accidents or material damage which may occur during official training and / or competitions.

The Organiser and Cycling federation Bosnia and Herzegovina decline any responsibility towards the riders, accompanying persons and thirdparties in the event of an accident.

In all cases not provided for in the specific regulations, the UCI regulations will be applicable.

13. UCI C1 XCM HERZEGOVINA MAP AND PROFILE

Plan rute UCI C1 XCM Herzegovina 2025

Length: 83.78 km; Total ascent: 1,861 m
Link: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/250898197

ROUTE PLAN XCM HERZEGOVINA (SMALL ROUTE)

 

Length: 56.55 km; Total ascent: 925 m
Link: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/250897893

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