Oakley, the premium eyewear and outdoor gear brand, has become a sponsor of the Blidinje BIKE Festival, just days before the start of this premier outdoor event taking place in the Blidinje Nature Park. With the agreement signed today with the HerzegovinaBike association, Oakley has become a sponsor for all three days of the event in 2024, and closer cooperation is being considered for 2025 with some major events that are still in the early stages of planning.
This premium eyewear brand will collaborate with the HerzegovinaBike team to promote and develop cycling as a sport and tourism.
From the company Vision d.o.o. komentirali su: “Oakley is a brand that is inspired by the constant search for progress in terms of developing top-notch equipment and the search for reliable partners who live for sport and promote it through their activities. The HerzegovinaBike Association, with its activities over many years, confirms their expectations. We are convinced that this cooperation will be mutually satisfactory and that this is just the beginning of a bigger story in Bosnia and Herzegovina when we talk about the promotion of cycling and the Oakley brand, which is positioned as a top cycling brand and wants to present itself in this way on the BiH market..”
“I would like to express my great pleasure and pride in the collaboration with the Oakley brand. Their support is extremely important for our festival, which is the largest cycling festival in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The partnership with a renowned brand such as Oakley further confirms the quality and significance of our festival.", commented Toni Zorić, president of the HerzegovinaBike association.
“This collaboration represents a step forward in promoting cycling and tourism in our region. Oakley, with its top-notch products and commitment to excellence, fits perfectly with our vision and goals. Together we will work to improve the sports and tourism potential of the Blidinje Nature Park and the wider Herzegovina region. I believe that this is just the beginning of a long-term and successful collaboration that will bring many benefits to all lovers of outdoor activities, especially cycling in Bosnia and Herzegovina. I would like to thank Vision d.o.o. for their trust and look forward to everything we can achieve together in the years to come.Zorić added.
Blidinje BIKE Festival, the largest cycling festival in Bosnia and Herzegovina, begins on Friday, July 12, 2024, and ends on Sunday, July 14, 2024, when the professional races of the Balkan Championship and the UCI Class 1 marathon race will be held.
You can find out more information about this event at Blidinje BIKE Festival website, and it's still not too late to register and become a participant in this great event.