Tour de Pologne

Cycling star to Slovakia

Cycling craze for the success of our representatives in France can continue. The extension will take care of the members of the world's best teams, which, during the fifth stage of the famous Tour of Poland will visit Slovakia.

Liptova borders to exceed Huty where mountain racers waiting for premium, will continue through the Liptovský Mikuláš and Liptovský Hrádok two expressways premiums, to the finish at Pleso. "It's a unique chance to show the world the beauty of our region. The race will be broadcast live on Eurosport and will see the millions of people in 59 countries. As in stage races race resides during the stages of viewers show you the most interesting places from the neighborhood Liptov, Orava and of course the Tatras, which may in the future help tourism and attract us tourists really from all over the world ", outlines the benefits of competition Darina Bartková, Director of Regional tourism Organisation Liptov region.

One of the stars of this year's Tour najjagavejších the Polish racer Rafal Majka of Saxo-Tinkoff team, which is the famous race around France became King of the Hill and capture two victories staged. There will also be Roman Kreuziger, Jesus Hernandez and Nicki Sorensen. Of our best cyclists should appear in the peloton and Peter Martin Velitsovci.

Because of the race of Thursday, August 7 should be prepared for road restrictions no. 584 and no. 18. Cyclists should route Huty - Liptovské Matiašovce - Liptovský Mikuláš - Liptovský Mikuláš - Podtureň - Liptovský Hrádok - moves - East - Važec browse around the time from 14:00 to about 15:20 hours. The total road closures should last 3-4 hours, but the highway on the route Liptovský Mikuláš - Mengusovce free of charge.

While the shutdown of one of the main thoroughfares Liptova in favor of world cycling events, some people may be perceived negatively, for others it's a chance to use this time productively and earn € 300. "During the race, just take interesting photos on'svetová Liptove' cycling on and place it on www.visitliptov.sk/tdp . Photos will be shared on social networking site Facebook and the owner, who earned the greatest popularity, and selected by the jury will be awarded € 300. We welcome any creative at the same time enrich events to raise the profile of our region and will not jeopardize the progress and security of the race, "project manager calls OOCR Petra Šuhajdová.

Last year, they lined the road during the Tour de Pologne more than two million fans. The organizers believe that thanks to Australia by the number could in the new year to grow significantly. Seeing the world sports stars are still unable to live every day.

Liptov region, Regional Tourism Organization

Associating public and private sector to promote the region Liptov uniform as a unique "green" region for active leisure eventful.

Members: Park Bešeňová, AquaparkTatralandia, Spa Lucky, Jasna Low Tatras, Ski & Bike Park Malino Brdo Ruzomberok, in Liptovsky Mikulas, Ruzomberok and Liptovsky Hrádok village Bešeňová, Lúčky, Demänovská Dolina, Liptovsky Jan and Pribylina.