            {"id":7888,"date":"2023-10-24T09:32:47","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T08:32:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marathontours.co.uk\/tenerife-top-training-2\/"},"modified":"2024-10-11T16:25:46","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T15:25:46","slug":"x-bionic-sphere","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/x-bionic-sphere\/","title":{"rendered":"X-Bionic Sphere, Slovakia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class=\"custom-acf-block wp-block-acf-page-header alignfull has--background-color has--gradient-background\" style=\"\"><section class=\"hero\"><div class=\"grid-container grid-container-gutter\"><div class=\"grid-row grid-row-gutter\"><div class=\"grid-item grid-item-1\"><div class=\"offset-v\"><div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n<h1 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-title\">X-Bionic Sphere, Slovakia<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1152\" height=\"648\" class=\"hero__bg-image wp-image-7375 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Sphere-sports.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Sphere-sports.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Sphere-sports-414x233.jpg 414w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Sphere-sports-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Sphere-sports-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Sphere-sports-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1152px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1152\/648;\" \/><\/section><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">X-Bionic Sphere, Slovakia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Renowned as one of the best sports training facilities in Eastern Europe, X-Bionic Sphere is home to The Championship (Challenge triathlon) and regularly hosts National Olympic teams preparing for upcoming competition. Located just 200 metres from the Danube River, this huge facility offers a plethora of sports facilities, ideal for sports teams, clubs and group <a href=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/sport-resorts\/\">training camps.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sports on offer include\u00a0running and athletics, with a full 8-lane running track and stadium as well as a warm-up 4-lane track; triathlon and a fully-equipped professional gym with strength and cardio sections and Cybex, Technogym and Kenesis equipment; cycling, with a selection of local routes and for winter training; a specially set up Wahoo training room with KICKR Smart V5 and KICKR Headwind Smart fans; swimming, with a 50m Olympic outdoor pool (open in the summer), a 25m indoor pool as well as recreational pools. There is even a solarium, a cryosauna and a full service wellness area with a choice of saunas, three whirlpools, a cooling pool, a tepidarium, salt cave a herbal steam room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This sports training facility has its own accommodation blocks and is perfect for group training camps for clubs. We can tailor a training programme with professional coaches to suit your needs \u2013 whether you\u2019re looking to improve your fitness to participate in your first <a href=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/marathons\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/marathons\/\">marathon<\/a> or you\u2019re trying to find a way to beat your <a href=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/half-marathons-and-10k\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/half-marathons-and-10k\/\">half marathon<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/ultra-adventure-marathons\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/ultra-adventure-marathons\/\">ultra<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tritravel.global\/uk\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.tritravel.global\/uk\/\">triathlon<\/a> PB. There is also the option to rent a variety of different types of bikes if you want to incorporate this into your training programme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rooms at X-Bionic Sphere are housed in 5 blocks and the 282 rooms and 12 luxury penthouse apartments offer comfortable accommodation, some of which have views over the Danube. The spacious rooms have excellent amenities including air-conditioning and complimentary Wi-Fi and offer rooms with up to 4 people sharing. The hotel provides full board during a stay here and the Olym-Pick restaurant is geared towards high-performing athletes in training, so they are able to provide low-carb, high-carb, high-protein, low-fat, vegetarian, gluten-free or high-fibre meals depending on your training and nutritional needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide icon-grid-pattern is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9ee0c5a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" data-src=\"https:\/\/marathontours.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/icon-excursions.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-207 lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 80px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 80\/80;width:82px;height:82px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase\">RUNniNG &amp; SPORTS TRAINING<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-grey-color has-text-color has-base-font-size\">X-Bionic Sphere provides English speaking professional coaches for a variety of sports alongside exceptional training facilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9ee0c5a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" data-src=\"https:\/\/marathontours.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/icon-accomodation.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-204 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 80px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 80\/80;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase\">SPORT RESORTS<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-grey-color has-text-color has-base-font-size\">The on-site hotel houses 300 rooms and apartments, some with views over the Danube River. There is free WiFi and rooms can sleep up to 4 people.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c9ee0c5a wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"81\" height=\"80\" data-src=\"https:\/\/marathontours.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/icon-transfers.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-211 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 81px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 81\/80;\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase\">PRIV<strong>ATE<\/strong> TRANSFERs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-grey-color has-text-color has-base-font-size\">Private airport transfers from and to Bratislava or Vienna Airports (subject to availability and payable at time of booking).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull events-carousel-pattern is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inclusions and How to Book:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>RESORT OPEN &#8211; Year Round<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Book your group training camp in X-Bionic Sphere and receive the following as part of your booking\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Included with your stay<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tailored group training camp packages for a variety of sports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay in comfortable hotel accommodation with rooms for up to 4 people with full board daily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to the X-Bionic Sphere gym<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to the swimming pools (pre-bookable lanes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Access to the wellness area with steam bath, saunas, whirlpools and Kneipp bath<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Also available<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Professional coaches \u2013 on request and subject to availability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Airport transfers from Bratislava or Vienna&nbsp; Airports \u2013 on request<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Massage therapies \u2013 on request and subject to availability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bike rental \u2013 on request and subject to availability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Book<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For all Group bookings please contact Marathon Tours &amp; Travel on <a href=\"mailto:info@marathontours.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">info@marathontours.co.uk<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:info@marathontours.co.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">       Book Now       <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"644\" data-id=\"7376\" data-src=\"https:\/\/marathontours.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-track.jpg\" alt=\"Athletics facilities are perfect for athletes looking to train at X Bionic Sphere\" class=\"wp-image-7376 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-track.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-track-414x260.jpg 414w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-track-330x208.jpg 330w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-track-768x483.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/644;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">X-Bionic, Slovakia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-id=\"7375\" data-src=\"https:\/\/marathontours.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Sphere-sports-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Birds eye view of the X Bionic Sphere complex\" class=\"wp-image-7375 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Sphere-sports-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Sphere-sports-414x233.jpg 414w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Sphere-sports-330x186.jpg 330w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Sphere-sports-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Sphere-sports.jpg 1152w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">X-Bionic, Slovakia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-id=\"7377\" data-src=\"https:\/\/marathontours.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic_indoor_pool.jpg\" alt=\"Indoor pool facilities at X Bionic Sphere\" class=\"wp-image-7377 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic_indoor_pool.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic_indoor_pool-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic_indoor_pool-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic_indoor_pool-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">X-Bionic, Slovakia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"7959\" data-src=\"https:\/\/marathontours.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-The-Championship-Challenge.jpg\" alt=\"The track facilities at X Bionic Sphere are some of the best in Europe\" class=\"wp-image-7959 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-The-Championship-Challenge.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-The-Championship-Challenge-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-The-Championship-Challenge-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-The-Championship-Challenge-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">X-Bionic, Slovakia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"406\" data-id=\"7962\" data-src=\"https:\/\/marathontours.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic_outdoor_pool-1024x406.jpg\" alt=\"Outdoor pool facilities at X Bionic Sphere\" class=\"wp-image-7962 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic_outdoor_pool-1024x406.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic_outdoor_pool-414x164.jpg 414w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic_outdoor_pool-330x131.jpg 330w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic_outdoor_pool-768x305.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic_outdoor_pool-1536x609.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic_outdoor_pool.jpg 1614w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/406;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">X-Bionic, Slovakia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"7953\" data-src=\"https:\/\/marathontours.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Gym-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Gym facilities at X Bionic Sphere\" class=\"wp-image-7953 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Gym-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Gym-2-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Gym-2-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Gym-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Gym-2.jpg 1440w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">X-Bionic, Slovakia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"7955\" data-src=\"https:\/\/marathontours.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-gymnastics.jpg\" alt=\"Indoor gym facilities at X Bionic Sphere\" class=\"wp-image-7955 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-gymnastics.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-gymnastics-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-gymnastics-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-gymnastics-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">X-Bionic, Slovakia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"427\" data-id=\"7960\" data-src=\"https:\/\/marathontours.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Wellness_4-1024x427.jpg\" alt=\"Spa facilities at X Bionic Sphere\" class=\"wp-image-7960 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Wellness_4-1024x427.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Wellness_4-414x173.jpg 414w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Wellness_4-330x138.jpg 330w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Wellness_4-768x320.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Wellness_4.jpg 1440w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/427;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">X-Bionic, Slovakia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"7954\" data-src=\"https:\/\/marathontours.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Gym-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The gym at X Bionic Sphere is set over two floors\" class=\"wp-image-7954 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Gym-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Gym-414x276.jpg 414w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Gym-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Gym-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Gym.jpg 1440w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; 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Please let us know and we can put together a bespoke weekend or week-long trip that includes coaching,\u00a0rides and fitness as well as any other sports you want to fit in during your down time. In addition there are gym &amp; spa facilities and recreational swimming pools at X-Bionic Sphere. If you want to add in horse riding, golf or motorsports driving we can add these elements in as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the local vicinity with options for horse riding, golf and motorsport. Alternatively, head further afield to visit Slovakia\u2019s capital city, Bratislava or even Vienna. Bratislava Castle, Hrad Devin, the Old Town and the Presidential Palace are all worth a visit. For something \u201cout of this world\u201d there is the Most SNP \u2013 a UFO shaped observation tower.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"562\" data-src=\"https:\/\/marathontours.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Sphere-hotel.jpg\" alt=\"Overview of the facilities on offer at X Bionic Sphere\" class=\"wp-image-7958 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Sphere-hotel.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Sphere-hotel-414x233.jpg 414w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Sphere-hotel-330x185.jpg 330w, https:\/\/marathontours.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/X-Bionic-Sphere-hotel-768x432.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/562;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">X-Bionic, Slovakia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marathon Tours &amp; Travel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Marathon Tours &amp; Travel is part of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.destinationsportexperiences.com\/\">Destination Sport Experiences.<\/a> Founded in 1979, Marathon Tours &amp; Travel is a longstanding recognised leader and innovator in the destination travel industry for runners and their supporters. We offer travel packages and guaranteed entry to iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/marathons\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/marathons\/\">marathons<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/half-marathons-and-10k\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/marathontours.com\/en-gb\/half-marathons-and-10k\/\">half marathons and 10ks<\/a> both in the UK and abroad. Alongside guaranteed entry, we also offer comprehensive travel and accommodation packages with ideally located hotels, transfers and guide support. The team behind the tours have run many of the events themselves and have years of experience in taking runners to once-in-a lifetime races. With offices in Boston, Manchester, and Adelaide, we truly are a global running travel company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Insurance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We strongly recommend travellers to take out comprehensive travel insurance with sufficient healthcare cover, including cover for existing medical conditions and any activities you plan to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are unsure where to start, we\u2019ve teamed up with Bikmo. Bikmo offer tailored insurance packages that cater for both competitive and non-competitive trips, covering you for many of our running events. If you wish to book insurance through Bikmo, you can benefit from an exclusive 5% discount*, simply use the code&nbsp;DESTINATIONSPORT5&nbsp;at their checkout. More information can be found&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/bikmo.com\/uk\/partners\/destinationsports\/?utm_source=marathontoursUK&amp;utm_medium=event%20pages&amp;utm_content=here\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*7 days European travel cover from \u00a316.85. 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They will do their very best to make them happen for you but they can&#8217;t guarantee them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Important Travel information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important be up to date with the latest information about where you\u2019re travelling to and what documents you need to have in order to travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For information about passports and applying for them, you should check the passport pages of the UK Government Website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about the destination that you are travelling to, including specific travel advice and entry requirements, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development office (FCDO) publishes up to date information <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/foreign-travel-advice\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you travel, you should be &#8216;Travel Aware&#8217;. 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