Start of a major cycling race in five municipalities around Pazardzhik, roads to be closed

On June 21, the big cycling race Gran Fondo Bulgaria 2026 will take place, passing through the territories of five municipalities – Velingrad, Rakitovo, Batak, Peshtera, and Pazardzhik.

The start will be on Sunday at 8:30 AM from "Slaveykov" Square near "Kalna Banya." The starting area and route will include the street network of the resort, the republican road II 84 towards Chukata, as well as the roads to Rakitovo, the town of Kostandovo, Dorkovo village, "Batak" dam, Batak town, Peshtera, Debrshtitsa village, Saint Constantine holiday resort, Batak dam, and back to Velingrad.

Organizers and police will escort the competitors with cars and police teams, and law enforcement officers will also be part of the convoy. Traffic on the route will be temporarily closed between 8:30 and 14:00, with police presence throughout the entire route.

Travelers heading to Velingrad on Sunday morning are advised to use an alternate route via Botevgrad – Yundola – Velingrad. Police officers from the districts of Velingrad, Peshtera, Septemvri, Pazardzhik, and the "Road Police" sector will be working in the area.

The organizers urge citizens to strictly follow the instructions of police officers, who will ensure safety during the event.

Source: PZdnes