Dads at the Starting Line – Family Cycling Race 2026

This is a unique event that turns Warsaw into a huge arena for a family adventure. Dads at the Starting Line isn’t a race measured in split seconds for professionals, but an adventure rally where teamwork between dad and the children is what counts. The route runs along safe, green paths, and along the way teams encounter task stations—from logic puzzles to fitness challenges. It’s the perfect way to build bonds and spark a passion for bikes in the youngest ones! 🚲🌳

Once you’ve checked in together at the finish line with a full set of stamps, Warsaw offers perfect spots for a family “after-party”:

Picnic finish-zone: The rally usually ends with a big fair. Bouncy castles, cotton candy, and contests are the best reward for kids—and for dad, a chance to finally sit on the grass and catch his breath after the cycling effort. 🎡🍭

Artisanal ice cream in Mokotów or Wilanów: No matter the location, these districts are famous for brilliant ice-cream parlors. A scoop of “salted caramel” is a must-have recovery stop for the whole team—after all, every little cyclist needs fuel! 🍦☀️

Museum of the Wilanów Palace: If you started in this area, a walk through the royal gardens is a great way to calm the emotions. The wide paths are perfect for gently “ticking off” a few more kilometers—this time without rushing or tasks to complete. 🏰🌷

A bike ride by the Vistula: If the kids still have energy to spare, Warsaw’s river boulevards or the paths on the Praga side of the Vistula offer a safe space for a relaxed ride with a view of the river—an ideal finale to an active day. 🌊🚲

Dads at the Starting Line is an event where every dad comes home a world champion in his children’s eyes. Ready to see how your family team works? 🏁