Author: Marcin Hyła

Poland has never been a magnet for cyclists – perhaps with the exception of the Germans, those cycling nomads longing

Last month, I was pretty anxious about the local referendum, which included a question about the desirability of more cycle

Krakow was the first city in Poland to operate a bike hire scheme, even before London or New York for

This month, I’m going to be political, ideological, partisan and agitating. The bicycle is a benign device – helpful, simple,

Perhaps I shouldn’t write about cycling in spring, lest spring never come. In January and February, I wrote detailed advice

Finally, winter has arrived. A month or two late, with no polar vortex like in the US, but with heavy

Grey and drab Christmas is over, and how is your bicycle? There has been little reason to stop cycling this winter: no snow, spring-like temperatures and new cycle facilities in Krakow, including bike boxes. However, I was reminded to write about true winter cycling…

Whether it’s a birthday, or looming Christmas, you might have wondered which present will be most welcomed by a confirmed cyclist. Beware: cyclists are fragile and easily offended by incorrect cycling gifts, though they may not show it…
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Four months ago, I warned against drunk cycling in Poland, describing unbelievably harsh laws enforced here and the misfortune of a Dutch journalist who spent a night in jail for cycling after a few beers. For some, it may be very welcome news that cycling after a few glasses…

It’s getting colder and wetter, darkness comes earlier and you might have already seen some frost in the mornings. Apparently, this means it’s the perfect time for Krakow to revamp and expand its public bicycle share system. In fact, Krakow was the very first Polish city to start…