Archive · 20 Jan 2026
India's Quest for a Pro Cycling Team
Naveen John, a famous Indian cyclist, has been trying for many years to create a professional cycling team in India.
He has worked with different people, like the boss of OLA and the grandson of a famous scientist, CV Raman.
He also worked with blacksmiths from Mysore to make special bikes.
Even though he faced many challenges, he believes India can have a top cycling team if they have the right resources.
The recent UCI 2.2 event in Pune has made people more interested in this idea.
Naveen has been cycling for a long time and has learned a lot about the sport, including how important the bike and technology are.
He hopes that one day, India will have a strong team that can compete with the best in the world.
Naveen John, a 10-time national cycling champion, has been trying to establish a professional Indian cycling team for years.
He has collaborated with various individuals, including OLA's Bhavish Agarwal and CV Raman's grandson, and worked with Mysore blacksmiths for bike fabrication.
Previous attempts to set up teams have faced challenges, including the need for advanced western technology.
The UCI 2.2 event in Pune has renewed interest in creating an Indian pro cycling team.
Naveen believes India has the potential to create top cycling teams with the right resources and technology.
- Who
- Naveen John, a 10-time national cycling champion, and various collaborators including OLA's Bhavish Agarwal, CV Raman's grandson, and Mysore blacksmiths.
- What
- Efforts to establish a professional Indian cycling team.
- When
- Naveen John has been trying for years, with recent interest renewed by the UCI 2.2 event in Pune.
- Where
- India, with significant activities in Mysore and Pune.
- Why
- To promote cycling in India and create a competitive Indian team in the global cycling scene.
- Naveen John
- India's senior-most team member and 10-time national champion
- UCI 2.2 Event
- Event putting Indian routes on the racing map
- Mysore Blacksmiths
- Collaborated with Naveen John for bike fabrication
- CV Raman's Grandson
- Part of the team's brainstorming sessions
- KIA Cycles
- Approached Naveen John for a pan-India presence
