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Marijan Močivnik

The Vipava Valley is home to a plethora of wineries, including Burja, Lepa Vida and Sutor.

The town of Nova Gorica sits on the border of Slovenia and Italy.

Above the village of Branik, the mighty Rhihebmerk Castle is one of Slovenia's oldest.

From gentle free-wheels through tumbling vineyards to lung-busting 6,000ft climbs, there are plenty of cycling routes to suit all abilities.