CYCLE POLAND 2012: 2 – 10 June 2012
Join us to cycle 1000km and support people with terminal illnesses and their families
In 2012, Cycle Poland will explore the far south of the country – some of the most stunning scenery, yet the most remote and rarely explored by tourists.
Cycle Poland 2010 and 2011 were amazingly successful, and we hope to make Cycle Poland 2012 the best cycling challenge in Europe. Come and be part of it! If you're interested in being part of Cycle Poland 2012 there are more details in our full information sheet and registration form. If you have any questions email us at info@alinafoundation.org, or even come meet us and our riders on 13 November at our quiz when we'll be showing the CP2011 film for the first time. To see photos and stories from Cycle Poland 2011 have a look at our blog. You can also see a film about the 2010 ride here. |    |
Our itinerary (details to be confirmed)
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Fri 1 June: fly to Katowice
Transfer from the airport to accommodation in Bielsko.
Sat 2 June: Bielsko Biała - Cieszyn 64 km map
After a hospice visit and a press conference we set off towards the rolling green Beskidy hills. We have one climb, followed by a beautiful 7km descent. For part of the day we will be joined by riders from local schools and hospices. We will finish the day with a reception in the scenic market square, followed by dinner with hospice staff from the local hospice in Cieszyn.
Sun 3 June : Cieszyn - Korbielów 110 km
This morning we set off across the Polish - Czech border and spend most of the day cycling through the Czech Republic. We will cross back into Poland in the afternoon to visit a hospice in Zywiec and finish in Korbielów at the foot of the next day's climb.
Mon 4 June: Korbielów - Zakopane 98 km
We start the day with a climb up to the Slovak border, and spend most of the day cycling through Slovakia, before crossing back into Poland. We finish the day's riding in Zakopane, the traditional mountain sport capital of Poland, where we will pop in to visit the local hospice before exploring the town.
Tue 5 June: Zakopane - Krynica 116 km
We pass some of Poland's best mountains in the Pieniny and Tatry, as well as the famous Dunajec gorge. We will visit Nowy Sacz hospice in the afternoon, before a final short ride to the spa of Krynica, where there will be an opportunity to sample the healing waters of the town (by way of a swim, drinking water or in the form of a beer).
Wed 6 June: Krynica - Komańcza 133 km
A long and undulating day through Polish hills and countryside, finishing in the far south east at the start of the Bieszczady national park.
Thu 7 June: Komańcza – Wołkowyja 115km
Another long and hilly day - we get most of the climbing out of the way in the morning, reaching the very south east corner of Poland and the heart of the national park. The afternoon is mainly downhill to our accommodation on the shores of Lake Solina.
Fri 8 June: Wołkowyja – Jasło 133 km
A full day of countryside and villages, with a lunch stop to meet the volunteers and staff of Brzozów hospice, which the Foundation has supported for a couple of years.
Sat 9 June: Jasło - Niedźwiedź 130 km
A long cruise through some undulating countryside, and an opportunity to meet the volunteers of a domestic hospice in Limanowa.
Sun 10 June: Niedźwiedź - Kraków 90km
Our final day is a relatively short ride as we say goodbye to the mountains and head towards beautiful Krakow, its market square and a meeting with the volunteers of a local children's hospice. Time for a well earned celebratory feast and maybe a cold beer.
Monday 11 June - Fly home or stay longer and explore Krakow or watch EURO 2012
Fri 1 June: fly to Katowice
Transfer from the airport to accommodation in Bielsko.
Sat 2 June: Bielsko Biała - Cieszyn 64 km map
After a hospice visit and a press conference we set off towards the rolling green Beskidy hills. We have one climb, followed by a beautiful 7km descent. For part of the day we will be joined by riders from local schools and hospices. We will finish the day with a reception in the scenic market square, followed by dinner with hospice staff from the local hospice in Cieszyn.
Sun 3 June : Cieszyn - Korbielów 110 km
This morning we set off across the Polish - Czech border and spend most of the day cycling through the Czech Republic. We will cross back into Poland in the afternoon to visit a hospice in Zywiec and finish in Korbielów at the foot of the next day's climb.
Mon 4 June: Korbielów - Zakopane 98 km
We start the day with a climb up to the Slovak border, and spend most of the day cycling through Slovakia, before crossing back into Poland. We finish the day's riding in Zakopane, the traditional mountain sport capital of Poland, where we will pop in to visit the local hospice before exploring the town.
Tue 5 June: Zakopane - Krynica 116 km
We pass some of Poland's best mountains in the Pieniny and Tatry, as well as the famous Dunajec gorge. We will visit Nowy Sacz hospice in the afternoon, before a final short ride to the spa of Krynica, where there will be an opportunity to sample the healing waters of the town (by way of a swim, drinking water or in the form of a beer).
Wed 6 June: Krynica - Komańcza 133 km
A long and undulating day through Polish hills and countryside, finishing in the far south east at the start of the Bieszczady national park.
Thu 7 June: Komańcza – Wołkowyja 115km
Another long and hilly day - we get most of the climbing out of the way in the morning, reaching the very south east corner of Poland and the heart of the national park. The afternoon is mainly downhill to our accommodation on the shores of Lake Solina.
Fri 8 June: Wołkowyja – Jasło 133 km
A full day of countryside and villages, with a lunch stop to meet the volunteers and staff of Brzozów hospice, which the Foundation has supported for a couple of years.
Sat 9 June: Jasło - Niedźwiedź 130 km
A long cruise through some undulating countryside, and an opportunity to meet the volunteers of a domestic hospice in Limanowa.
Sun 10 June: Niedźwiedź - Kraków 90km
Our final day is a relatively short ride as we say goodbye to the mountains and head towards beautiful Krakow, its market square and a meeting with the volunteers of a local children's hospice. Time for a well earned celebratory feast and maybe a cold beer.
Monday 11 June - Fly home or stay longer and explore Krakow or watch EURO 2012
