Archive · 9 Dec 2025
Pune Prepares for International Cycling Event
Pune is getting ready for a big international cycling race called the Pune Grand Tour in 2026.
The city is fixing its roads to make them smooth and safe for the cyclists.
They are removing speed breakers and adding special barriers on the mountain parts.
The government is spending a lot of money, around Rs 500 crore, to make sure the roads are perfect.
The race will have four stages, and people are excited because the mountain routes are very beautiful.
The organizers want to make sure the race is safe and enjoyable for everyone, including international cyclists.
Pune is preparing to host the Pune Grand Tour 2026, a Level 2.2 international cycling event.
The city is improving 437 km of roads, removing speed breakers, and adding cushioned barriers on mountain stretches.
A budget of Rs 500 crore has been allocated for road surface treatment to ensure smooth and safe routes.
The event is scheduled for January 20-24, 2026, with a December 15 deadline for road preparations.
Organizers aim to make the event safe and enjoyable, with the potential to attract top international cyclists and future higher-level events.
- Who
- Pune city authorities, Pinaki Bysack, Cycling Federation of India, Maharashtra government
- What
- Preparations for the Pune Grand Tour 2026 international cycling event
- When
- Event scheduled for January 20-24, 2026; deadline for road preparations is December 15
- Where
- Pune, India, with routes covering 437 km
- Why
- To host an international cycling competition and improve road quality for the event
- Event
- Pune Grand Tour 2026
- Event Level
- 2.2
- Route Length
- 437 km
- Budget
- Rs 500 crore
- Deadline
- December 15
- Penalty for Delay
- Rs 1 lakh/day
- Event Dates
- January 20-24, 2026
- Tournament Director
- Pinaki Bysack