CYCLING: Tour de Pologne Women 2.1 2025 (POL)

Poland 12 Aug – 14 Aug 2025 Class 2.1 – Stages – Class 1

Website https://tourdepolognewomen.pl/en/ and https://www.instagram.com/tourdepolognewomen/

The Tour de Pologne Women is a multi-day road cycling race held annually in Poland. While its history is somewhat intermittent, the race has been gaining more prominence in recent years.

Early Years

The first edition of the Tour de Pologne Women took place in 1998, and it was held fairly consistently until 2008. The race was then revived for a single edition in 2016. During these early periods, notable winners included German riders Hanka Kupfernagel (1998) and Judith Arndt (1999), as well as two-time winner Bogumiła Matusiak of Poland (2005, 2006). The 2016 race was won by Swiss rider Jolanda Neff, a renowned mountain biker who also proved her skills on the road. After 2016, the race once again went on hiatus for several years.

Revival and Modern Era

In 2024, the Tour de Pologne Women was successfully relaunched, marking a new chapter in its history. This revival was driven by the growing popularity of women’s cycling and the efforts of race director Czesław Lang and his team. The 2024 edition, held in the Lubelskie region, was a three-day event won by Laura Molenaar of the Netherlands.

The race’s successful return and its high-quality organization led to it being promoted to a UCI category 2.1 event. The organizers have expressed their ambition to eventually join the UCI Women’s WorldTour, the highest level of professional women’s cycling. This goal is supported by the increasing number of top-tier teams and riders participating in the event.

The modern Tour de Pologne Women is not only a sporting competition but also a platform to promote Poland’s scenic landscapes and culture. The race routes are designed to be challenging while showcasing the country’s beauty to a global audience.