Tour de Pologne: In these cities, we'll see cyclists up close. There will also be disruptions there.
- The 82nd edition of the Tour de Pologne will be held from August 4 to 10.
- The route includes cities such as Wrocław, Legnica, Katowice, Rybnik, Zakopane and Wieliczka.
- Residents of many towns will be able to watch the sporting events up close. However, road disruptions will be expected.
The 82nd edition of Poland's largest cycling race, the Tour de Pologne, begins on Monday, August 4th. Organizers promise that the world's top cyclists will be at the starting line.
This year's race is divided into seven stages. The first will be from Wrocław to Legnica, while the final stage will be a time loop in Wieliczka. Along the way, residents of many cities and towns will be able to watch the athletes compete up close. However, road disruptions will also be expected.
Here are the details of the stages of the 82nd Tour de Pologne:
August 4, Stage 1: Wrocław - Legnica. Distance: 199.7 kilometersOn the first day, competitors will have to cover almost 200 kilometers, and the route will be free of major terrain obstacles. Competitors will have the opportunity to compete for the lead in individual classifications thanks to the LOTTO Flight Premiums in Kąty Wrocławskie, Środa Śląska, and Polkowice, as well as the PZU Mountain Premium in Prochowice.
The competition will end in Legnica, where the fastest cyclists from a large group will most likely finish.
The competitors will face a demanding and intense stage, starting at the Gołębiewski Hotel in Karpacz. From there, the peloton will head towards the demanding Sudetes climbs. The cyclists will climb the Kowarska Pass and the Średnica Pass twice, designated as PZU Mountain Premiums of the second category. Active riders will also have the opportunity to compete in the LOTTO Special Premiums in Kamienna Góra and Czarny Bór, as well as the Decathlon Special Premium in Lubawka.
