Learn Hardcore Polish: Lubię jechać rowerem, kiedy pogoda jest dobra i nie ma wiatru. - I like to ride a bicycle when the weather is good and there is no wind.

In Polish, verbs of preference like lubić, kochać or chcieć are followed by the infinitive to express what you like, love or want to do. You say lubię jechać (“I like to go/ride”), not lubię jadę.

What’s the difference between jechać and jeździć?

jechać describes a single, unidirectional movement or trip (e.g. “I’m going right now”). jeździć expresses habitual, repeated or multidirectional movement (e.g. “I ride regularly”). So you could also say lubię jeździć na rowerze to emphasize the regular habit of cycling.

Why is rowerem in the instrumental case, and can we use na rowerze?

When naming the means of transport without a preposition, Polish uses the instrumental case: jechać rowerem means “to go by bike.” You can also include the preposition na and then use the locative: jechać na rowerze or jeździć na rowerze—both forms are correct and common.

Why is there a comma before kiedy?

kiedy introduces a subordinate (time) clause here. Polish grammar requires a comma before most subordinate clauses, so you separate Lubię jechać rowerem from kiedy pogoda jest dobra… with a comma.