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Matej Mohorič and Discover By Bike Launch an Exclusive Charity Masterclass Tour of Slovenia

Matej Mohorič and Discover By Bike Launch an Exclusive Charity Masterclass Tour of Slovenia

In October 2026, professional cyclist Matej Mohorič will host, guide, and cook for a group of just eight cyclists on a seven-day journey across his homeland. The tour, which runs from Bled to the Soča Valley, includes a helicopter flight over the Alps, a Michelin-starred dining experience, authentic local encounters, and stays in boutique accommodations. All proceeds will be donated to the Matej Mohorič Foundation.

Slovenian professional cyclist Matej Mohorič will spend this October riding, guiding, and cooking for a select group of eight cyclists as part of a week-long tour through Slovenia. The proceeds from the experience will support the Matej Mohorič Foundation, which helps young cyclists, children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds, and children with special needs.

Discover By Bike, a specialist provider of boutique cycling experiences, has announced a partnership with WorldTour professional Matej Mohorič titled Masterclass Tour with M. Mohorič in Slovenia. The exclusive seven-day guided road cycling experience will take place from 21 to 27 October 2026 and is strictly limited to eight participants.

“I’ve raced all over the world, but showing people my homeland is something completely different. We have put together the very best Slovenia has to offer, and I can’t wait to experience it together with the group, at their own pace and rhythm. For me, this is something rare. We want to create an exceptional and authentic week – to introduce them to Slovenia, its culture, and to do something with a charity in mind,” said Matej Mohorič.

The partnership has an unusual origin: Mohorič and tour guide Blaž Kunej are friends who attended the same secondary school in Kranj. It is friendship, rather than a sponsorship agreement, that has made this tour possible. Mohorič, winner of the 2022 Milan–San Remo and stage winner in all three Grand Tours (the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, and Vuelta a España), will join participants for the first two days of riding and will prepare a private dinner for the group on the third evening.

The route showcases some of Slovenia’s most spectacular landscapes, with stays in Bled, rides through Triglav National Park, the glacial Bohinj Valley with accommodation at the exceptional Vila Muhr, the vineyard-covered hills of Goriška Brda, and the emerald-green Soča Valley. The tour covers approximately 550 kilometres and 8,000 metres of elevation gain. Highlights include a Michelin-starred dinner, a private dinner prepared by Mohorič, and a helicopter flight over the Julian Alps.

Additional experiences include a beekeeping presentation with a local beekeeper, guided interpretation of Slovenia’s flora and fauna by experts, and a visit to a winery and vineyard. Throughout the tour, participants will enjoy WorldTour-level support, including a dedicated mechanic, daily sports massages, and a professional photographer and videographer during the riding days with Mohorič.

 

“We designed this tour around one simple idea: the best cycling week of a person’s life should mean more than just cycling. These roads, these landscapes, access to one of the world’s top cyclists—and, ultimately, funds raised that go directly to young riders, people with special needs, and children who might otherwise never have access to this sport. I cannot imagine a more meaningful week,” said Blaž Kunej, Founder of Discover By Bike.

All proceeds will support the Matej Mohorič Foundation, established in 2021 to assist young cyclists, children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds, and children with special needs through the provision of professional road bicycles, cycling camps, and partnerships with youth organisations across Slovenia.

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Source: Discover By Bike

Photo: Jakob Remar

 

 

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