Pune Grand Tour 2026: India's First UCI 2.2 Cycling Event Kicks Off

• The Pune Grand Tour 2026 (PGT) is India's inaugural international professional multi-day road cycling race under the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) calendar.
• Classified as a UCI 2.2 event, it's a multi-stage road race at the third tier of the UCI professional ladder, crucial for emerging cyclists and continental teams.
• The event features 29 teams from 35 countries, with 171 cyclists, including professional continental teams, national teams, and development squads.
• UCI points earned here are vital for riders' individual rankings, team qualifications for bigger races, and national riders' Olympic qualification pathways.
• Indian cyclists, represented by the Indian Cycling Team and Indian Development Team, gain a unique opportunity to compete with world-class athletes on home soil.

Why It Matters: The Pune Grand Tour 2026 marks India's debut on the global professional cycling stage, offering crucial UCI points.