November 11 – Polish Independence Day

There are special dates in the calendar. One of them is November 11 – Independence Day. It is a day when we celebrate freedom while remembering the history of our country, the generations who fought for it, and those who built it. For nearly 100 years, the Tour de Pologne has been a part of Poland’s history.

Since 1928, the Tour de Pologne race has traversed the corners of Poland and from the very beginning has been inextricably linked with its history. Over 83 editions, cyclists have visited hundreds of cities and towns, places of culture, tradition, and remembrance. The Tour de Pologne has survived decades and developed alongside Poland, growing into the most important cycling event in the region.

Thanks to the revived Tour de Pologne Women in 2024, female riders have also become part of this story. The women’s race is back on the roads and keeps growing year after year, with the riders enjoying strong support from fans. Women’s racing is also an inspiration for younger generations of girls, who can see that there is a place for them in the peloton too.

Year after year, the Tour de Pologne brings together fans along the route who take to the streets with white-and-red flags, alongside millions of fans around the world in front of their TVs. Each edition of this sporting spectacle is an opportunity to showcase images of which we, as Poles, can be proud – wonderful people, beautiful landscapes and architecture, as well as centuries-old history, tradition, and culture.

The history of Poland has often been a guiding motif when mapping out the route of the Tour de Pologne. This year, the race started from Gdynia on the 100th anniversary of it receiving city rights, which also had a symbolic character.

We are proud of Poland and 108 years of Independence. The opportunity to showcase the values of our homeland is also a commitment to cultivate the memory of its history – both wonderful and difficult.

Thanks to the crowds of fans along the routes and the broadcast signals reaching the farthest corners of the world, we can boast about the beauty and diversity of Poland. We believe that sport can unite in the exact same way as Independence Day!