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    155km solo loop through the Polish-Slovak borderlands (1,952m of climbing). One of my most scenic rides yet.

    Hey everyone!

    I wanted to share a story from my recent long ride during the spring holidays here in Poland.

    The highlight of my "May Long Weekend" (a traditional spring break here in Poland) was a ride through the Polish-Slovak borderlands.

    I started in Jasło (arriving by train from Rzeszów) and headed towards the border crossing at the Beskid Pass. From there, I rode through the charming villages of Nižná Polianka, Smilno, and Andrejová to reach Bardejov. Its historic town square has been a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2000, and the atmosphere there is absolutely incredible.

    The second half of my cross-border loop took me through Zborov—unfortunately, I only saw the castle ruins from a distance this time, but I’ll definitely be back—and then back into Poland via the Beskidek Pass. From there, I rode to Gorlice and back to Jasło to catch my train home.

    Stats for the day:

    • Distance: 155.5 km (96.6 miles)
    • Elevation gain: 1,952 m (6,404 ft)

    The Polish-Slovak border is, by far, the most picturesque region I’ve ever cycled through. The moment I emerged from the forest after crossing the border and saw the breathtaking panorama of the Low Beskids (Nízké Beskydy) is something I’ll remember for a long time.

    I’ve also made a mostly POV video of the trip. No talking, just the sound of the wind, the bike on the road, the music and the scenery. Enjoy!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QO6CKUu9jJI

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    by Cheap_Singer_1752

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    3. Swellux on

      Beautiful!
      How was the traffic behaving? I imagine there are not that many cyclists there, hence my curiosity 🙂

    4. Greedy_Street_891 on

      Nice. 155 km solo is epic. I’m going to do 160 km from Toronto, Ontario, Canada to Niagara Falls, Ontario this summer but not solo. Gonna go with a few of the boys first time. Maybe I’ll be brave enough after lol.

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