Pune to Host India's First UCI 2.2 Multi-Stage Cycling Race in 2026

• Pune Grand Tour 2026 will be India's inaugural UCI 2.2 multi-stage cycling race for men, scheduled from January 19-23, 2026.
• The five-day, 437-kilometer race will feature 171 cyclists from 29 teams across 35 countries, setting a new benchmark for UCI 2.2 participation.
• Organized by Pune District Administration and Government of Maharashtra, the event aims to establish Pune as an international cycling destination.
• Top professional teams from cycling powerhouses like France, Great Britain, Belgium, and Germany will compete, alongside an Indian team.
• Mr. Jitendra Dudi (IAS) emphasized the race's significance for India to become a professional cycling powerhouse, drawing inspiration from Tour de France.

Why It Matters: India's first UCI 2.2 cycling race, Pune Grand Tour 2026, marks a new era for professional cycling.