About
Former Continental racer. Now your coach and personal sports director.
My Story
My name is BlaĹľ Debevec, licensed cycling coach and graduated sports coach. And this is my story:
I spent 13 years racing bikes — from U13 all the way to the elite category. Over the years, I had the privilege of riding as teammate of Tadej Pogačar — a cyclist who needs no introduction. From him, I gained not only knowledge and experience, but also something far rarer: a unique sense for 'reading the race.' That skill has become one of the most valuable assets I now bring into my coaching career. Competing at Continental level with Ljubljana Gusto Santic gave me firsthand experience of what it takes to perform at the highest level.
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When my racing career ended, I graduated in sports coaching and shifted gears into cycling coaching and sports directing. For the past 7 years, I've worked as a full-time coach and sports director with POGI TEAM UAE Generali, helping develop some of the best junior riders in Europe. Many of them became national champions and stepped onto international podiums.
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I also had the opportunity to lead the Slovenian national team at races, giving me insight into strategy at the very top level. Beyond coaching, I share my knowledge as an educator of new cycling coaches at the Slovenian Cycling Federation.
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And while coaching is my profession, I'm still very much a cyclist myself — logging around 18,000 kilometers every year. This keeps me connected to the sport not only as a coach, but also as a rider who still feels the suffering and the joy of the bike.
I'm also the co-host of Kofirajd, Slovenia's #1 cycling podcast, where we bring the sport closer to riders and fans alike.
My Philosophy
Most cyclists focus only on watts. But cycling is so much more than numbers. Winning — or simply enjoying the ride — comes from race craft: the ability to make smart tactical and technical decisions in the moment. Today, it's easy to spend thousands on lighter bikes or faster wheels — but too few invest the same energy into their own body and knowledge. Equipment can make you a few seconds faster; understanding your body, race dynamics, and tactics can make you minutes faster. True performance starts with the rider, not the gear.
My coaching combines the structure of:
- Smart training plans,
- Insights of a sports director,
- Personal approach built on trust.
And it's not just for racers. I help competitive riders sharpen their race craft, but I also guide recreational cyclists to ride more safely, with greater efficiency, and to get more enjoyment out of every kilometer.
👉 Ready to take your cycling to the next level? Book your free consultation today and let's map out how we can work together.
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