The fourth stage of this year’s Tour de Pologne will run from Żagań to Karpacz and will cover 175.5 kilometers. It is the race’s first truly mountainous stage, and the route will feature leading riders from world cycling competing in the UCI WorldTour.
In Bolesławiec County, the peloton will pass through Osiecznica Municipality and Nowogrodziec Municipality. The route will run through Świętoszów, Osiecznica, Zebrzydowa, Nowogrodziec and Gościszów, after which the riders will head toward Lubań.
Estimated passage times
Assuming the race maintains an average pace, the peloton should appear in the individual localities at approximately:
- Świętoszów – 12:41–12:42
- Osiecznica – 13:04–13:08
- railway crossing (41.8 km) – 13:18–13:22
- railway crossing (43.3 km) – 13:20–13:24
- Zebrzydowa – 13:22–13:27
- Nowogrodziec – 13:27–13:32
- Gościszów – 13:37–13:42
- railway crossing (55.8 km) – 13:37–13:43
- Lubań – 13:54–14:01.
The stated times are estimates and may change depending on the pace maintained by the peloton.
Temporary disruptions may occur
While the race passes through, drivers should expect temporary road closures and traffic restrictions along the riders’ route. The organizers and services appeal to everyone to follow the instructions of the police and personnel securing the race.
For local residents, however, this will be a unique opportunity to see one of Europe’s most important cycling events up close and cheer on the world’s best riders as they pass through Bolesławiec County.