Come and join us

A super ride around
the pride of Deccan!

The forts, the hills, the grasslands and a challenging urban-rural landscape is calling you.
Join in this one-of-its-kind cycling experience and explore
the Deccan Plateau through its gateway.

The Track

Spread across 629+ kms and divided in 4 stages, the track is designed to test the endurance and expertise of the cyclists.

The Cyclists

A highly inclusive competition, it will have participants from 4 different categories, with different track lengths for each one of them.

The Terrain

From hilly areas of Sahyadris to the graaslands and plateau and even the scenic water bodies, the track will explore Pune district’s diversity.

Event Snapshot

What’s the Challenge?

Set to be hosted by Pune, historically known as the City of Cycles, Pune Grand Challenge Tour is an invitation to cyclists worldwide to put India on the reputed global cycling map.

The event track will run across entire Pune District and test the participating cyclists on multiple counts including their skill and temperament. The challenge will be replete with an ecosystem conducive to cycling of the highest order.

Endurance

The long track is set to be a test of the stamina of the participants

Expertise

Cycling across terrains, from hills to grasslands, will be exciting.

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Event Categories

Who can Participate?

PGCT 2026 aims to become a destination for global cycling enthusiasts, across age and gender. As one of the most inclusive competitions, it will 4 categories for participants.

From categories for professional cyclists to the ones that encourage kids and amatuers to take up cycling, eacg category has been designed to have distances that test the cyclists properly.

Pro Men’s Race

250 Cyclists
629+ Kms
UCI 2.2/CFI

Pro Women’s Race

250 Cyclists
300+ Kms Stages
UCI 2.2/CFI

Gran Fondo

8,700 Amateurs
Max participation
75-150 Kms Stages

Junior Men-Women

Under-19 Age Group
500 Participants
50-100 Kms Stages

Event Stages

What’s the Track?

Spread across the threshold of the Deccan Plateau, Pune Grand Challenge Tour is set to test the skill and spirit of cyclists across 629+ kms, divided into 4 stages, while treating them to the incredible geographic delights.

STAGE 1 (156 kms)

Pune + Pimpri + Chinchwad

An urban ride through heritage sites & industrial hubs

STAGE 2 (177 kms)

Purandar-Baramati

A track across grasslands, farms, mountains & rural areas

STAGE 3 (173 kms)

Mawal-Mulshi

Cycle across hilly areas, forts, water bodies & grasslands

STAGE 4 (178 kms)

Bhor-Velhe-Mulshi

Pedal across forts, mountains & more in an urban-rural landscape

Event Host

What's makes Pune special?

Playing host to the Pune Grand Challenge Tour, Pune district is a world in itself. While the cityscape is marked by modern urban landmarks of growth, the countryside is home to nature and history that adds a timeless glory to this story. The tour is organised on carefully curated trails that cover the geographic diversity perfectly. Take a look.

The Hills

Perfectly placed in the lap of Sahyadris and a gateway to
the Deccan plateau, the green glorious hilly tracks are a sight to behold.

The Blues

Nestled across different valleys are beautiful lakes
and rivers, which make nature richer and the vibe happier.

Urbanscape

With Pune & Pimpri-Chinchwad, the twin cities making up a part
of the tour, the city roads add a new dimension to the challenge.

Rural Story

Sandwiched between the nature and the city is a rich rural story,
which opens up newer trails and more unforgettable destinations.

Partners

Who’s making it happen?

Pune Grand Challenge Tour 2026 will be hosted by District Pune and is being helmed by multiple civic bodies and organisations keen to put Pune on the global cycling map and celebrate the trails of the Deccan Plateau.