Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Pune Grand Tour 2026: India's First UCI 2.2 Race
India is going to host its first big international cycling race called the Pune Grand Tour in 2026.
This race will happen from January 19 to 23 in Pune and will have four different stages covering 437 kilometers.
Teams from countries like the UK, France, Germany, Australia, China, and the Netherlands will participate, along with two teams from India.
The race will go through different types of landscapes, from busy city areas to scenic hills, testing the cyclists' skills and endurance.
This event is not just about the race but also aims to promote tourism and show off Pune's beautiful places.
India will host its first UCI 2.2 Continental Team’s Men’s Elite Road Cycling Race, the Pune Grand Tour 2026, from 19 to 23 January 2026 in Pune District.
The event will feature 28 teams from various countries, including 4 national teams and 2 Indian teams (India A and India B).
The race will cover 437 kilometers across four stages, traversing diverse terrains from urban landscapes to the Sahyadri foothills.
The four stages include Mulsi-Maval Miles, Maratha Heritage Circuit, Western Ghats Gateway, and Pune Pride Loop, each with unique challenges and scenic routes.
The event aims to promote cycling in India, showcase Pune’s diverse terrains, and position India as a premier destination for future UCI events.
- Who
- Organized by Pune District Administration with support from the Government of Maharashtra. Participants include 28 teams from various countries, including 4 national teams and 2 Indian teams (India A and India B).
- What
- India's first UCI 2.2 Continental Team’s Men’s Elite Road Cycling Race, featuring a four-stage, multi-day challenge.
- When
- Scheduled from 19 to 23 January 2026.
- Where
- Pune District, India.
- Why
- To promote cycling in India, showcase Pune’s diverse terrains, and position India as a premier destination for future UCI events.
- Event Name
- Pune Grand Tour 2026
- Event Type
- UCI 2.2 Continental Team’s Men’s Elite Road Cycling Race
- Date
- 19 to 23 January 2026
- Location
- Pune District, India
- Total Distance
- 437 kilometers
- Number of Teams
- 28
- Indian Teams
- India A and India B
- Participating Countries
- UK, France, Germany, Australia, China, Netherlands, Belgium, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand
