A Tour de France-inspired event, the Pune Grand Tour, is scheduled to take place from January 19 to 23, 2026. This marks India’s first-ever Pro State Elite Race for men and has been classified as an elite event on the global annual cycling calendar. The Bajaj Group serves as the title sponsor, while the Serum Institute of India is the co-sponsor. Additional support comes from food company Chiatale and real estate firm Panchshil Group.

The Pune Grand Tour will be a 2.2-level event recognised by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), the world governing body for cycling. It will be organised by the Pune District Administration, Maharashtra’s Ministry for Sports and Youth Welfare, and the Cycling Federation of India.

This four-day multi-stage race will cover approximately 100 km each day,

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