Tour of Poland

published 7 May 2021

When: August 2-8 2015

Rank: UCI WorldTour

The Tour of Poland's 70-year history is somewhat lessened by its position on the calendar. Despite being part of the UCI's top-tier WorldTour, it struggles to pull in big riders as it is positioned just one week after the finish of the Tour de France.

Riders are eased into the action in the opening few days as the race gets hillier and the stages get longer. Stages five and six of the 2015 race are particularly hilly and will both no doubt shape the general classification before the final, decisive 25-kilometre time trial.

The race has been won by a variety of riders over the years, from climbers to sprinters and all-rounders. The 2014 edition of the race was won by home favourite Rafał Majka (Tinkoff-Saxo). Recent winners include Daniel Martin (2010), Peter Sagan (2011) and Jens Voigt (2008).

More information can be found on the official Tour of Poland website.

Stage 1: Sunday, August 2. Warsaw - Warsaw, 122km

Stage 2: Monday, August 3. Częstochowa - Dąbrowa Górnicza, 146km

Stage 3: Tuesday, August 4. Zawiercie - Katowice, 166km

Stage 4: Wednesday, August 5. Jaworzno - Nowy Sącz, 220km

Stage 5: Thursday, August 6. Nowy Sącz - Zakopane, 223km

Stage 6: Friday, August 7. Bukovina Terma Hotel Spa - Bukowina Tatrzańska, 174km

Stage 7: Saturday, August 8. Kraków - Kraków, 25km ITT

'His dynamic riding meant that he was among the leaders and within podium reach' – man on stolen bike being pursued by police almost wins race

In Poland, a fit thief trying to escape police accidentally joined a bike race and ended up leading a breakaway from the main pack

British Ineos Grenadiers rider earns first WorldTour victory at Tour de Pologne after stage three neutralised

Ben Turner claims biggest win of career in sprint finish

By Tom Davidson Published 6 August 25
Ethan Hayter seals overall victory at Tour of Poland

The win is Hayter's first on GC at WorldTour level, and his second overall senior victory

By Ryan Dabbs Published 5 August 22

Mass crashes in final kilometre of both Tour of Poland and Vuelta a Burgos

A speed bump at the Vuelta a Burgos caused David Dekker to crash heavily, while Mike Teunissen slipped on a tight right-hand turn at the Tour of Poland

By Ryan Dabbs Published 3 August 22
Mark Cavendish returns from disappointing month to lead Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl at Tour of Poland

Since last competing at the British national road race, Cavendish has been snubbed a Tour de France spot and General manager Patrick Lefevere said he won't get a contract extension

By Ryan Dabbs Published 28 July 22
João Almeida takes back-to-back wins with uphill sprint on stage four of Tour of Poland 2021

Having taken his first WorldTour win on stage three, Almeida was at it again in Poland

By Alex Ballinger Published 12 August 21

Fernando Gaviria makes his comeback with sprint win on stage three of Tour of Poland 2021

The Colombian sprint has been winless since September last year

By Alex Ballinger Published 11 August 21
Phil Bauhaus throws bike to victory on cobbles of stage one of Tour of Poland 2021

The German sprinter snuck past Alvaro Hodeg right at the line

By Alex Ballinger Published 9 August 21
How to watch the Tour of Poland 2021: Live stream the WorldTour stage race

The seven-stage race started on Monday (August 9) - here are the best ways to view

By Cycling Weekly Published 9 August 21

Fabio Jakobsen will return to racing this week after Tour of Poland crash

Fabio Jakobsen will return to the peloton this week after his awful crash in last year’s Tour of Poland.

By Alex Ballinger Published 7 April 21
Tour of Poland downhill sprint finish banned by UCI after Fabio Jakobsen crash

The Tour of Poland’s now infamous downhill sprint finish has been banned by the UCI, in the wake of Fabio Jakobsen’s serious crash.

By Alex Ballinger Published 4 March 21
Fabio Jakobsen back on the bike for first time since Tour of Poland crash

Fabio Jakobsen has ridden his bike for the first time since his awful Tour of Poland.

By Alex Ballinger Published 25 November 20

Dylan Groenewegen suspended for nine months over involvement in Fabio Jakobsen crash at Tour of Poland

Dylan Groenewegen has been suspended from racing for nine months for his involvement in Fabio Jakobsen’s crash at the Tour of Poland.

By Alex Ballinger Published 11 November 20
Remco Evenepoel wins Tour of Poland, continuing unbeaten 2020 stage race run

The Belgian 20-year-old makes it four stage race wins out of four

By Jonny Long Published 9 August 20
Jumbo-Visma announce Groenewegen will not start in a race until UCI disciplinary outcome

The Dutch team have made a statement, including saying their rider had broken a sports rule which was 'unacceptable'

By Jonny Long Published 8 August 20

Lotto-Soudal riders will continue Tour of Poland 2019 after death of Bjorg Lambrecht

All of the Lotto-Soudal riders at the Tour of Poland have decided to continue the race, after the death of team-mate Bjorg Lambrecht.

By Alex Ballinger Published 7 August 19
Bjorg Lambrecht’s team-mates lead peloton across the finish on stage four of Tour of Poland 2019

Bjorg Lambrecht’s team-mates led the peloton across the finish line of stage four of the Tour of Poland, as a procession was held in memory of the 22-year-old.

By Alex Ballinger Published 6 August 19
Organisers neutralise Tour of Poland stage four after tragic death of Bjorg Lambrecht

Organisers of the Tour of Poland have opted to neutralise stage four after the tragic death of Bjorg Lambrecht.

By Alex Ballinger Published 6 August 19

Bjorg Lambrecht dies after crash at Tour of Poland 2019

Bjorg Lambrecht has died after a crash at the Tour of Poland 2019.

By Alex Ballinger Published 5 August 19
Bjorg Lambrecht resuscitated and taken to hospital after serious crash at Tour of Poland

Lotto-Soudal rider Bjorg Lambrecht was airlifted to hospital after receiving “emergency reanimation” following a crash at the Tour of Poland.

By Alex Ballinger Published 5 August 19
Watch: Tiny horse joins Tour of Poland peloton but struggles to keep up after nearly falling on bend

Cyclists and horses don't normally mix, but an escaped pony managed to safely navigate its way through peloton after getting into the Tour of Poland.

By Henry Robertshaw Published 3 August 17

'Remco Evenepoel was too strong' says Simon Yates following Tour of Poland masterclass

The Belgian rode away from the rest of the field with 50km to go to take yet another stunning solo victory

By Jonny Long Published 9 August 20
Rafal Majka seals Tour of Poland win after final stage time trial

Kristoff Vandewalle wins final stage in Krakow

By Nigel Wynn Published 9 August 14
Marcel Kittel returns to form with Tour of Poland stage win

After missing out on a ride in the Tour de France due to illness and lack of form, Marcel Kittel returns with a stage win at the Tour of Poland

By Nigel Wynn Published 2 August 15

Pascal Ackermann triumphs after Fabio Jakobsen relegated for push on stage three of Tour of Poland 2019

The Dutch champion crossed the line first but was stripped of the win for shoving another rider in the final

By Alex Ballinger Published 5 August 19
Remco Evenepoel takes stunning stage four solo win at Tour of Poland

The Belgian attacked from 50km out and held it to storm into the GC lead

By Jonny Long Published 8 August 20
Sergio Henao wins Tour of Poland stage six to take overall lead

Team Sky's Sergio Henao and Mikel Nieve adopt perfect tactics during the finale of stage six of the Tour of Poland to net the stage win and race lead

By Nigel Wynn Published 7 August 15

Rafal Majka gives home crowd something to cheer

Tour de France climbing sensation Rafal Majka carries his form in to his home race to win stage five and move up the overall standings

By Stephen Puddicombe Published 7 August 14
Majka wins again to lead Tour of Poland

Tinkoff-Saxo's new star rider puts in another incredible performance to take the lead in Poland

By Stephen Puddicombe Published 8 August 14
Maciej Bodnar wins Tour of Poland stage four from breakaway

The peloton misjudge their attempts to catch a three-man breakaway allowing Tinkoff-Saxo's Maciej Bodnar to win stage four at the Tour of Poland

By Richard Windsor Published 5 August 15

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