PGR – Poland Gravel Race 2026

Poland Gravel Race is a 550 km gravel and all-road race across the eastern side of the Polish mountains, finishing at Głodówka near the Tatra area. Riders describe the route as one of the most challenging all-road courses in eastern Poland: long, mountainous, and remote enough to require careful planning, yet still manageable on fast gravel setups instead of expedition bikes. It's the type of race where 35 mm tires, bikepacking bags, a power bank, a multitool, and rain gear are all practical, as the day emphasizes not just speed but also maintaining momentum through variable mountain weather and logistical hurdles. The route survey began in Przemyśl after a journey involving regional trains, Intercity trains, and a replacement bus, hinting at the event's eastern-Poland character before the riding commences. The course had been adapted because of the virological situation, so the survey assessed both the current route and the time an ambitious regular rider might take to complete it. Participants can bring camping equipment, such as a small tent and sleeping bag. The source even mentions practical bikepacking tips like storing tent poles under the frame and wearing long waterproof trousers over cycling shorts in cold rain. The race is not overly concerned with a specific aesthetic; one rider demonstrated the route could be finished in a regular shirt, and PGR embraced this by offering its own gravel shirt.