Koszalin to host the finish of Stage 1 of the 83rd Tour de Pologne UCI WorldTour

On March 30 at 1:00 PM, a press conference was held in Koszalin, combined with the ceremonial signing of an agreement to host the finish of Stage 1 of the 83rd Tour de Pologne UCI WorldTour. The event was attended by Tomasz Sobieraj, Mayor of Koszalin, and Czesław Lang, General Director of the race.

The first stage of this year’s Tour de Pologne UCI WorldTour will begin on August 3 in Gdynia, at Kościuszko Square, from where the riders will set off on a route through the Pomerania region, finishing in Koszalin after a demanding and dynamic stage. It will be a day suited to riders who excel in technical finales, promising a spectacular contest right down to the final meters.

Hosting the finish in Koszalin is the result of cooperation between Czesław Lang and Mayor Tomasz Sobieraj. This partnership is based on a shared vision of using sport as a tool to promote the city and the region. As one of Europe’s most important cycling events, the Tour de Pologne has for years consistently showcased the diversity and beauty of Poland—from coastal landscapes to rapidly developing cities.

“I am pleased to see Koszalin appear on the Tour de Pologne map. We start in Gdynia—in the year of its 100th anniversary—and finish the stage in Koszalin, which is celebrating the 760th anniversary of receiving city rights. This gives both the start and the finish a unique, historical dimension and special setting. This stage will also be particularly sentimental for me. The route will pass through Bytów, where I began my sporting career with the ‘Baszta’ Bytów club, as well as Kołczygłowy—the town where I was born and where a school bearing my name now stands. That is why this first stage is especially close to my heart and has great personal significance for me,” said Czesław Lang.

By hosting the finish, Koszalin joins the ranks of cities staging the country’s biggest sporting events. This brings not only prestige but also tangible image and promotional benefits—the presence of the world’s top cyclists, international teams, and media provides a unique opportunity to showcase the city’s potential to a wide audience.

However, the Tour de Pologne is not only about sporting excitement but also a powerful media platform. Each stage is broadcast for over five hours on TVP Sport, Eurosport, and HBO Max. The television signal reaches more than 65 countries worldwide, meaning that Koszalin—as a host city—will become part of Poland’s global promotion and one of the key points on this summer’s cycling map.

The race is scheduled to start on August 3, 2026, while the official team presentation will take place a day earlier, on August 2. Lang Team warmly invites all fans to take part in both the opening event, the start in Gdynia, and the exciting stage finish in Koszalin.