TEAMS
Tilen Ceglar
PILOT
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Slovenia
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36
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Engineer
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Ljubljana (Slovenia)
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Rookie
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TBD
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TBD
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BCA BC Air
Matej Ceglar
ASSISTANT
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Slovenia
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Gabrovka (Slovenia)
Team details
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When and why did you start paragliding?
I discovered paragliding in 2007 following my older brother who is also my supporter for this race.
Why have you applied to participate in the X-Pyr?
I did not see any good reason why not to apply 🙂 After competing in XC for many years I was looking for a different challenge.
Why are you attracted to hike & fly?
I find beauty in covering distance using nothing but your body and nature.
What is your greatest sporting success (flying or not flying)?
Flying for 18 years and never having a serious accident.
What excites you most about participating in the X-Pyr?
The step into the unknown and the adventure it brings.
What is your best result in a H&F competition so far?
3rd place at X-Slovenia 2025
Have you flown in the Pyrenees before? Do you have a favourite area?
My second World Cup was in Val Louron in 2013, which I remember vividly after flying in front alone for most of the task 3 and finishing the day on third place.
What does your typical training week consist of?
Cycling, running, and hike & fly training when the weather allows.
What worries you the most about the event?
Extreme physical effort on the ground and risk management in the air.
Personally, how do you feel differently when you participate in H & F races in comparison to XC competitions?
H & F races havea lot more unknowns when the weather is bad and more questionable for flying, whereas in XC the task is tailored to the weather.
How do you know your supporter? And have your worked as athlete/supporter before?
He is my older brother, mentor and motivator. He also used to annoy me a lot, now it’s time for revenge 🙂
What advice would you ask of the race veterans?
How do you approach risk management when the weather gets tricky and you are in full race mode.
Anything else you like to comment?
While my expectations in XC races are always very high, this race feels fundamentally different and I’m more excited to experience the learning curve than the result itself. The race presents a lot of challenges that are still unknown, which can be a bit scary at times, but I also see it as an integral part of becoming better and safer pilot.
