Tour de Pologne Returns to Lubuskie Voivodeship
After 22 years, the Tour de Pologne is returning to Lubuskie Voivodeship. On Wednesday, May 13, a press conference dedicated to the presentation of Stage 3 of the 83rd Tour de Pologne UCI WorldTour was held at the Recreation and Sports Centre in Zielona Góra. The stage, scheduled for August 5, will run from Gorzów Wielkopolski to Zielona Góra.
The event was attended by representatives of local governments, uniformed services, and the race organizer, Lang Team. Tour de Pologne General Director, Czesław Lang, highlighted the unique character of this year’s edition, held under the theme “North–South”.
“I am very happy that after many years we are returning to Lubuskie Voivodeship. It is an exceptionally picturesque region, perfect for cycling and television broadcasts. Tour de Pologne is not only top-level sport, but also a way to promote the regions and places we visit. Lubuskie has enormous potential, and I am convinced that fans all around the world will see its beauty,” said Czesław Lang.
During the conference, the official route animation for Stage 3 was presented, along with promotional materials showcasing the tourist attractions of Lubuskie Voivodeship. The route will lead through landscapes characteristic of the area — green forests, lakes, historic towns, and areas famous for Lubuskie vineyards.
During the conference, the official route animation for Stage 3 was presented, along with promotional materials showcasing the tourist attractions of Lubuskie Voivodeship. The route will lead through landscapes characteristic of the area — green forests, lakes, historic towns, and areas famous for Lubuskie vineyards.
Among the conference participants were Lubuskie Voivodeship Marshal Sebastian Ciemnoczołowski, Lubuskie Voivode Marek Cebula, Mayor of Zielona Góra Marcin Pabierowski, Deputy Mayor of Gorzów Wielkopolski Izabela Piotrowicz, as well as representatives of local governments and services responsible for securing the event, including the Police, Fire Service, and the Polish Armed Forces.
The event was also attended by Jacek Starościc, representing Perceptus — partner of Stage 3 of the 83rd Tour de Pologne — as well as hosts of the LOTTO intermediate sprints: Mayor of Strzelce Krajeńskie Mateusz Feder, Mayor of Świebodzin Tomasz Olesiak, Mayor of Sulechów Wojciech Sołtys, and hosts of the special primes in Skwierzyna — Mayor Wojciech Kowalewski — and Międzyrzecz — Mayor Remigiusz Lorenz.
Local government representatives emphasized the importance of Tour de Pologne’s presence in the region, pointing to the enormous promotional potential of a race broadcast to 65 countries worldwide. Organizing the stage is expected to be not only a major sporting celebration, but also an opportunity to showcase the tourist attractions and hospitality of Lubuskie Voivodeship.
The highlight of the conference was the symbolic signing of agreements regarding the organization of Stage 3 of the 2026 Tour de Pologne in Lubuskie Voivodeship, as well as agreements for the stage start in Gorzów Wielkopolski and the finish in Zielona Góra. Following a joint photo session, the organizers officially began the countdown to the race.
The 83rd Tour de Pologne UCI WorldTour will take place from August 3–9, 2026. The world’s best teams will line up at the start of Poland’s national race, while Stage 3 from Gorzów Wielkopolski to Zielona Góra is set to become one of the biggest sporting events of the summer in Lubuskie Voivodeship.