Pune Grand Tour 2026: Schedule, Route Map, Road Closure Timings and Live Streaming

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Pune Grand Tour 2026 schedule

January 19, Monday: Prologue, Goodluck Chowk (7.5 km)

January 20, Tuesday: Stage 1, Mulsi-Maval Miles (87.2 km)

January 21, Wednesday: Stage 2, Maratha Heritage Circuit (105.3 km)

January 22, Thursday: Stage 3, Western Ghats Gateway (134 km)

January 23, Friday: Stage 4, Pune Pride Loop (95 km)

Where to watch the race

The Pune Grand Tour 2026 will be available for viewers to watch on the JioHotstar app and website. Live telecast of the Pune Grand Tour cycling race will be accessible on Star Sports TV channels as well.

Track details:

The Pune Grand Tour began on Monday with a 7.5-km prologue at Goodluck Chowk, designed to establish the early general classification standings.

The race is to unfold over four demanding stages across Pune district and the Western Ghats, blending sprint finishes, sustained climbs and tactical racing.

Stage 1

The 87.2-km Mulshi–Maval Miles on January 20, will take riders through Pune’s IT corridor, including Hinjewadi.

Stage 2

Scheduled for January 21, this stage features the 105.3-km Maratha Heritage Circuit, a challenging route that includes ghat climbs around Purandar Fort, Sinhagad and Khadakwasla Lake.

Stage 3

On January 22, the race will move to the 134-km Western Ghats Gateway, stretching from Purandar to Baramati across the Deccan Plateau.

Stage 4

The five-day event will conclude with the 95-km Pune Pride Loop, an urban circuit that passes several of the city’s landmarks, including Shaniwar Wada.

MS Dhoni backs India’s cycling debut

Former India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been named the Goodwill Ambassador for the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026.

As the Goodwill Ambassador, Dhoni will help raise the event’s profile and inspire wider interest in cycling, particularly among younger athletes.

Renowned for his focus on fitness, discipline and endurance, Dhoni embodies values central to competitive cycling. His involvement adds credibility and visibility to the Pune Grand Tour, positioning it as a landmark initiative for the growth of the sport in India.

India’s Biggest Cycling Test

The Bajaj Pune Grand Tour is positioned as a global challenge, inviting cyclists from around the world to participate.

The race route spans the entire Pune district and is designed to test riders on multiple fronts, including technical skill, endurance and mental resilience. Built around a high-quality support ecosystem, the event aims to deliver competition at international standards.

India will field a record 12-member contingent at the Pune Grand Tour 2026, marking the country’s largest-ever participation in the UCI-accredited men’s road race.

The Indian team is being led by Asian Championship silver medallist Harshveer Singh Sekhon.