Poland·2026

Bydgoszcz

Bydgoszcz sits on the Brda River in north-central Poland, offering flat terrain ideal for cycling — the Bydgoszcz Cycling Challenge and Chrosna Cycling 5 are local mainstays, while serious cyclists use the city as a hub for the PGR Poland Gravel Race, a 350km bikepacking route across the region. Running here is pancake-flat with canal towpaths and riverside loops; the Bieg OCR Świecki Szturm Open draws obstacle racers to the area. Expect hard-packed gravel roads and forest paths within minutes of the city centre, making Bydgoszcz a solid base for low-impact distance work and endurance events.