Although the organizers are left without chief of the race, Gorazd Bedrač, who accidentally fell and injured his Achilles’ heel, his assistant, Marko Rataj, optimistically reported to the OC:

"Don't worry, the weather situation is not critical, everything's under control. But just in case, we also have some spare scenarios if it is necessary."

Srečko Vilar, secretary general, even advised all members of the OC: "Dress warmly, it's going to be cold on Saturday again!"