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In this part, we stay in Slovakia, we will drive around Turčianské Teplice and we will not be alone. Cycling all-rounder Michael Kolář will join us. As a starter, Michael took part in Peter Sagan's three world championship titles, but he is not afraid of hard work with a shovel and is behind the OKOTRAILS cycling project. OKOTRAILS are the first legal tracks in the Žilina region. Just stepping into them will warm you up pleasantly. First up the tarmac and then – hooray for the bosom of nature. The plan for the area above Žilina, which hides diverse trails under the guise of an ordinary hill, is clear. The routes are designed to take bikers all over the site. Route description: We start the ride on the square in Turčianske teplice, right next to the historical and architectural landmark Blue Bath. Next, we are headed south along the Turčianská cycle highway through Dolnů and Horna Štubňa to the Turček dam. We will go around the water reservoir with an area of 54 ha and continue through the villages of Turček and Sklené. Here we connect to the Žiarský cycle circuit, and after it we comfortably reach the village of Dubové, where we can taste the local mineral spring. Back to Turčianské teplice, it's like pedaling from there. Total route length 63 km, elevation gain 1176 km, time 5 hours Route: https://sk.mapy.cz/s/gojosemalo