Zachód 800 Polish Bike Tour 2027 – Western Poland

Zachód 800 opens the main Polish Bike Tour 2027 series. Start is May 1 at 012:00 Polish local time at Centrum Żeglarskie, Przestrzenna Street 19, Szczecin; finish is in Żywiec. Distance is approximately 800 km with around 8,000 m elevation gain.
The route heads south through western Poland’s lake districts, forests and river valleys, then the Karkonosze, Sudetes, Silesia and Beskids. Gravel/MTB and road versions are available. 
The organizer checks the routes in person and publishes reconnaissance reports on social media. An online briefing takes place before the start; participants receive a RaceBook with route and organization details. Registration is available on the Polish Bike Tour event page.https://www.polishbiketour.pl/wydarzenia/zachod-800-szczecin-01-05-2027
The official registration page gives wave starts on May 1, 2027: gravel/MTB from 12:00 and road from 12:30. Time limit: 120 hours (five days), up to 400 riders. Gravel/MTB: about 800 km, 8,000 m ascent, 65% asphalt and 35% gravel/off-road. Road: about 800 km, 7,600 m ascent, 98% asphalt and 2% fine gravel; distances and ascent allow 10% variation.
Regular entry until January 14, 2027 is PLN 449; Final Call from January 15 is PLN 499. Early Birds at PLN 349 is sold out. Package: cycling cap, backpack, neck warmer/bandana, bottle, number, LIVE tracking/timing, GPX and gifts. Finish facilities: medal, towel, shower, two-course meal, drinks/snacks, rest zone and bike wash. Luggage deposit costs extra: maximum 40×30×20 cm and 10 kg. Classifications: Open, women, Masters 50+.