Welcome to the Cyclist’s Guide to Poland — your practical companion for exploring the country on two wheels. Whether you’re a local rider, a visitor on tour, or just getting started, you’ll find clear, reliable information on rules, safety, and road culture. The guide is continuously updated as cycling in Poland evolves.

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🛡️ Safety

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• Wearing a helmet (and when it’s required)
• Visibility and lighting
• Riding with children
• Weather and clothing tips
• Emergency contacts
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🚦 Traffic Rules

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• Basic right-of-way
• Cycling on sidewalks
• Signaling turns and overtaking
• Riding in groups
• Police fines and how to avoid them
• ⁠⁠Understanding Polish traffic signs for cyclists
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🗺️ Navigation & Infrastructure

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• Node-cycling explained (knooppunten system basics)
• Understanding trail markings
• National vs regional routes / ⁠Long-distance cycling in Poland – EuroVelo & regional trails
• Using Komoot & OpenStreetMap / ⁠Online tools & apps for route planning
• ⁠Paper maps, GPX and offline navigation
• Border crossings
• ⁠Types of cycling infrastructure (bike paths, lanes, shared roads, etc.)
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🏕️ Travel & Accommodation

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• Bike-friendly hotels and campsites / ⁠Accommodation for cyclists (certified bike-friendly spots)
• Public transport with bikes / ⁠Combining bike & train travel in Poland (Polregio, PKP IC)
• Traveling across voivodeships
• Dealing with bad weather / ⁠Cycling in different seasons and weather conditions
• What to pack for a day or multi-day trip
• checklist before the ride
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🌳 Category 4: Etiquette & Culture (Etykieta i kultura rowerowa)

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• Cycling etiquette: how to be a polite and predictable rider
• ⁠Sharing trails with pedestrians and other users
• ⁠Cycling and local communities – supporting small tourism
• ⁠Sustainable and slow travel philosophy

🧰 Maintenance & Equipment

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• Basic roadside repairs
• Packing for a cycling trip
• Bike shops and rentals
• E-bike considerations
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📜 Legal & Insurance

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• Cyclist liability and insurance
• Reporting accidents
• Cross-border travel regulations
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💬 Community & Resources

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• Cyclist organizations and forums
• Apps and route planning tools
• VeloPolska updates
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💡 Optional additions later on

• A glossary of Polish cycling terms (for foreign users)
• ⁠Printable PDF summaries (“Rider’s checklist”, “Polish traffic signs for cyclists”)
• ⁠A “New to cycling in Poland?” quick-start guide