Some projects are born of a business opportunity, while others grow out of love, perseverance and a desire to leave something valuable for future generations. Croatia Enduro Park belongs firmly to the latter group.
The idea did not come about overnight, nor was it the result of a business plan. It took shape over many years – on forest trails, during numerous races, on journeys across Croatia and Europe, and through countless hours spent on a motorcycle. Every new experience raised the same question: why is there no place in Croatia where children and families can safely ride, learn and enjoy enduro all year round?
As a long-time hard enduro enthusiast, I have had the opportunity to meet many riders and organisers and visit tracks across Croatia and Europe. Every journey brought new experiences, but also the realisation of how much Croatia lacks facilities for children who want to ride enduro. The motocross scene is well developed, but children’s enduro still does not have enough room to grow.
When my sons showed an interest in motorcycles, it became even clearer to me how important it was to create a place where children could take their first steps in the sport, learn in a safe environment and develop a love of nature, sport and community.
That was when the idea for Croatia Enduro Park was born.
From an empty plot of land to a place to gather
At the beginning, there were no finished tracks, grandstands or infrastructure. There was only land, plenty of determination and a strong desire to create something special.
Every metre of track had to be planned and prepared. The land had to be cleared, shaped, levelled and adapted for riders of different ages and experience levels. New riding lines, obstacles, corners and sections of track were created to allow children to develop their skills and confidence gradually.
Many people see the well-prepared tracks and successful events today, but few ever see the hundreds of hours of work that came before all this. Days spent on the excavator, mowing the grass, levelling the terrain, watering the track, putting up signs, preparing the spectator area and countless small tasks that together make up the whole.
Croatia Enduro Park was not created by chance. It was created through hard work, perseverance and the belief that Croatia deserves a place like this.
This project was not built by one person alone
Although Croatia Enduro Park grew out of my idea and my long-standing desire to create a place for children and everyone who loves off-road sport, a project like this can never be built by one person alone.
From the very beginning, many friends, riders and motorcycle enthusiasts stood by me, selflessly giving their time to help shape the tracks, prepare the ground and bring to life a vision that at the time existed only in our minds.
I would like to extend my special thanks to my friend Nikola Krznarić, who believed in this project from day one. He was by my side whenever decisions had to be made, the ground prepared, problems solved and the park readied for its first riders. His help, support and friendship have played a major part in the development of Croatia Enduro Park.
Likewise, my son Roko Cvitković has a special place in this story. Although he is still a child, he spent almost every spare day with us at the track. While other children spent their free time in different ways, Roko helped prepare the ground, put up signs and get the tracks ready, and took part in everything needed to make the park ready for its first riders and visitors. His energy, drive and love of this sport gave me extra motivation to carry on when it was at its toughest.
A huge thank you also goes to all the other friends, riders, parents and volunteers who, through their work, advice or support, helped make Croatia Enduro Park what it is today.
This park was not built from earth, stone and tracks alone. It was built on friendship, community and people who believe that children deserve a safe place to ride and develop.
Children are the reason all this exists
The greatest motivation was not motorcycles or races. The greatest motivation was children.
Every child deserves the chance to learn to ride in a safe environment, build confidence and enjoy nature. Riding a motorcycle is not just a sport. It teaches discipline, responsibility, concentration, respect, patience and perseverance. These are values that children carry with them throughout their lives.
At Croatia Enduro Park, we want every child, whether they are riding for the first time or already have experience, to feel that they belong to this community.
Our aim is not simply to produce good riders. Our aim is to raise responsible, honest and hard-working young people who respect others, nature and the sport they love.
The Off Road Cup showed we are on the right track
The first Off Road Cup Otočac 2026 was a moment that showed this idea had a future.
More than 120 motorcycle and quad-bike riders and more than 700 visitors gathered at Croatia Enduro Park during a day filled with riding, socialising and a positive atmosphere.
The greatest reward was not the numbers. The greatest reward was the children’s smiles after riding, satisfied parents and friendships that were formed right on our tracks.
That day, it became clear that Croatia has a large community of people who want precisely these kinds of events and a place where they can come together.
Together we showed that it is possible
Organising the first Off Road Cup Otočac 2026 was one of the biggest challenges we have faced so far. Preparing the tracks, getting the entire site ready, ensuring the participants’ safety, organising the event, coordinating volunteers and attending to countless other details required months of work.
We are particularly proud that Off Road Cup Otočac 2026 was largely funded through our YouTube channel Maj100rina Racing. For years, we have worked hard to create content, and it was precisely thanks to the support of our followers that we were able to realise our dream of organising an event like this.
We also owe a great debt of gratitude to all our sponsors and partners who recognised our idea and helped us organise an event to the standard that all riders, children and visitors deserved.
Without our spectators, sponsors, partners, friends and numerous volunteers, an event like this simply would not have been possible.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you all for believing in us.
This is just the beginning
Croatia Enduro Park is not intended to host just one event a year.
Our aim is to develop a riding school, organise training sessions, family get-togethers, programmes for schools and associations, new Off Road Cup events and continually invest in new facilities and tracks.
We want Croatia Enduro Park to become a place people visit all year round. A place where children can learn to ride, parents can spend quality time with their children, and off-road enthusiasts can find a community that shares their passion.
Our dream is for Croatia Enduro Park to one day become a recognised destination not only in Croatia but further afield, attracting families and riders from across Europe.
Looking to the future
Much more work, new ideas and big plans lie ahead of us.
We want to expand the park further, add new facilities, organise even higher-quality events and raise the bar every year, higher than the year before.
Our aim is not to be the largest park in terms of area.
Our aim is to be a place people remember for its atmosphere, safety, sense of community and love of off-road sport.
We want Croatia Enduro Park to become a symbol of children’s enduro and family togetherness, as well as a place where many people will ride their first metres on a motorcycle.
Thank you for being part of this story
This project would not have been possible without all the people who believed in it from the very beginning.
Thank you to my family, friends, riders, parents, volunteers, partners, sponsors and everyone who helped in any way to turn an idea into reality.
Special thanks to every child who came to Croatia Enduro Park, because it is precisely their smiles and love of riding that make every hour of work worthwhile.
Croatia Enduro Park is not just a place to ride. It is a place where friendships are formed, future riders develop, memories are made and a community is built around a shared love of off-road sport.
This is not the end of the story. This is only its beginning.
See you on the track! 🏁🇭🇷💚