Sylwester Szmyd (born 2 March 1978) is a
Polish professional
road bicycle racer for
UCI Professional Continental team . Born in
Bydgoszcz, Szmyd is a climber who serves as a leader in smaller stage races, and as a strong mountain domestique for his team leaders in the
Grand Tours; he has completed each of the 23 Grand Tours that he has started during his career.