Sixty young cyclists demonstrated skills and love for sport, with support from local clubs
Rijeka, October 2, 2025 – The fourth stage of the Kids CRO Race in Rijeka gathered 60 children today, who showcased their cycling skills in a fun race. This popular children’s event is held in parallel with the major international CRO Race.
Members of the Rijeka Cycling Club and the Grobnik Cycling Club supported the young riders and encouraged them to continue building their passion for sport. Through demonstration rides, they presented the dynamics of cycling, introduced the children to the skills acquired through regular training, and emphasized the importance of perseverance and team spirit. The children were able to experience firsthand what it means to be part of the cycling community and the opportunities this sport can bring – from friendships and a healthy lifestyle to developing sporting ambitions.
First place in this year’s Kids CRO Race in Rijeka went to Sven Kovačević and Sara Bobuš in the 9–10 age category, and Mauro Maleš and Nicole Nižić in the 11–12 age category. Second place in the 9–10 age category went to Fran Došen and Tisa Filipović, and in the 11–12 category to Vito Mohorić. Third place in the 9–10 category went to Antonio Miskulin and Noeli Kovačević, and in the 11–12 category to Fran Baričević and Loren Margetić. In the out-of-competition category, Gabriel Petrušić and Ena Šupica won first place, Leon Vukelić and Dora Mrakovčić came second, while Jan Šipek Srakočić and Emili Dundović took third place.
The next Kids CRO Race will be held on October 3 in Labin. The overall winners will be announced on October 5 in Zagreb during the closing award ceremony.
Further information about CRO Race
This year’s edition of the CRO Race is taking place from September 30 to October 5, covering nearly 1,000 kilometers across Croatia. The race features 20 teams from all three categories of the International Cycling Union (UCI) – UCI WorldTeams, UCI ProTeams, and UCI Continental Teams. Viewers can follow the race live on HRT and Eurosport, with broadcasts reaching nearly 200 countries worldwide. Alongside promoting cycling, the CRO Race also positions Croatia as an attractive tourist destination, showcasing images of Croatia’s rich cultural and natural heritage to audiences across the globe.
Since its first edition, CRO Race has been supported by the highest state institutions, including the Government of the Republic of Croatia, the Ministry of Tourism and Sport, the Croatian National Tourist Board, the City of Zagreb, as well as numerous other cities and counties hosting race starts, finishes, or passage routes of the stages. In addition to HEP as one of the main sponsors, the project also involves many other sponsors and partners: Valamar Riviera, Škoda, Carwiz, Keindl Sport, Alé, Essperto, Elite, Vinistra, Bilić-Erić, Jadrolinija, Europlakat, Kraš, the Croatian Olympic Committee, the Croatian Cycling Federation, Zagrebački holding, the Ministry of the Interior, as well as media and production partners Croatian Radiotelevision, Hanza Media, Sportske novosti, Amaury Sport Organisation, Croatel, and NEP.
