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Final race against time near the Wieliczka Salt Mine

WIELICZKA, August 9 – On the final day of competition in the 83rd edition of the Tour de Pologne UCI WorldTour, riders face a 12.5-kilometer, highly spectacular individual time trial stage. Starting and finishing at the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine, the route proved in the previous edition that it can lead to crucial changes at the top of the ORLEN General Classification, setting the stage for the ultimate showdown.

Leaders at the Start: The Battle on the Seventh Stage

Following the thrilling action on Stage 6, here are the riders who will wear the leader jerseys at the start in Wieliczka:

  • ORLEN General Classification: Christian Scaroni (XDS Astana Team)
  • Lang Team Points Classification: Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek)
  • PZU Mountain Classification: Walter Calzoni (Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team)
  • LOTTO Most Active Rider Classification: Radosław Frątczak (Poland National Team)
  • DECATHLON Team Classification: TEAM VISMA | LEASE A BIKE

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The Wieliczka Challenge: Initial Climb and Fast Return

The final act of the race will be a true test of individual effort. The 12.5 km route has been designed to test the riders’ versatility:

  • Initial Climb: The stage kicks off with a climb of just over 1.5 kilometers, where riders will need to hit top speed right away.
  • Fast Return Section: After cresting the elevation, the route follows flat and gently descending terrain directly back to the finish line.

Grand Finale at the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine

The stage finale promises unforgettable drama, where seconds will decide the outcome of the entire race. The finish line located at the “Wieliczka” Salt Mine will once again reveal the winner—last year, Brandon McNulty took a double victory here, securing the overall race triumph thanks to his time trial win. It is here that we will learn the final champions of all classifications in the 83rd Tour de Pologne.

International Broadcast to 65 Countries

Fans can follow the action live on Telewizja Polska, Eurosport channels, and the Max streaming platform. Thanks to this extensive coverage, race broadcasts reach viewers in 65 countries worldwide, combining top-tier sports competition with the promotion of Poland’s most scenic regions.

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