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Although this is the penultimate installment of this year's series, there was definitely no shortage of emotions. Last Saturday, Zieleniec once again became the center of cycling competition — it was here that the next round of Bike Marathon 2025 took place, bringing hundreds of riders and fans from all over Poland to Orlica.
All this in excellent weather, which from morning to afternoon favored sports competition and mountain recreation. It is safe to say: Zieleniec once again passed the exam with purpose — not only as the host of the event, but also as an ideal place for organizing large cycling events. This is another event that is successfully held in this part of the Sudetenland.
Mountain route and cycling challenges
The start and finish of the competition were located in the heart of Zieleniec, and the competitors could test themselves at different distances, depending on the level of advancement. From short 16-kilometre loops to challenging 44-kilometre MEGA routes, there was something for everyone.
In total, the event — which includes Bike Marathon, Tauron E-Bike Marathon and Bike Marathon Kids — took part in more than 600 participants. There was also a touching accent — the competition was accompanied by 18. Arthur Filipiak “Fish” Memorial, reminding of one of the most deserving men of Polish mountain biking.
The best of the best — the results of the competition
In the longest distance MEGA triumphed Robert Lopyta (AXE Racing Team), covering the route in 2 hours, 10 minutes and 36 seconds. Right behind him was Michał Gehrke (Rybczyński Bikes Rmmers Team), and the podium was completed by Marcin Urbaniak (Stomil Poznań). Among women, she was unrivaled Agnieszka Kachel (STS Extreme Grom — Bike Intrawer Team), which has clearly distanced its rivals.
In the CLASSIC distance (21 km) the best was Paweł Wasiński (strefasportu.pl), and among women she won Sylwia Tumilowicz (Real 64-st). In the shortest race (16 km) they turned out to be the fastest Lukasz Grzes with Draxlmaier Jelenia Góra and Hannah Rozmus from Chrobrego Głogów.
E-bike on top, the kids were crazy too
Played in parallel Tauron E-Bike Marathon — in the FUN formula they won Robert the Crow (DSR Team) and Wioleta Stelmashik (LS Plus Recycling Team). At distance CLASSIC they won Sebastian Kaczmarczyk (Kosox Bike Team) and Maja Dulawska (Elektrosat MTB Team Wroclaw). The event also had a children's side — in Bike Marathon Kids the youngest participants could try their hand at safe, short routes.
In the open team classification, the best representatives turned out to be STS Extreme Thunder — Bike Intrawer Team, ahead of Immotion Specialized Skoda Gall ICM Team and Real 64-st. On the other hand, in the sports classification and musketeers, respectively, STS Extreme Grom and Lincoln Electric Bester Bike Team Bielawa triumphed.
Bike Marathon results set is available at this link.
Zieleniec — a natural arena for cycling events
From year to year, Zieleniec strengthens its position not only as the winter capital of the region, but also as an excellent place for organizing cycling events. Single Track Glacensis, road routes through Orlica and the Śnieżnik Massif, Family Bike Park, pumptrack — all this means that under Orlica you can not only train, but also compete in the most prestigious MTB competitions in Poland.
Bike Marathon is another event that shows that this region has great potential — logistical, landscape and sports. Mountain air, infrastructure and picturesque views are just some of the advantages of Zieleniec. When we add to this the fantastic weather and the commitment of the organizers, we get the perfect recipe for sporting success.
The Grand Final of the Bike Marathon is coming in October
Zieleniec hosted one of the last editions of Bike Marathon 2025, but the cycling excitement is still going on. anymore October 11 will take place Grand Final of the cycle in Świeradow-Zdrójto which we cordially invite you now. It will be the perfect opportunity to once again experience sports emotions and say goodbye to the season in beautiful natural circumstances.
