Pune’s new international road race, the Pune Grand Tour, opened on January 19, 2026 with a fast prologue and kicked off its first full road stage today in style, making it part of Latest News in India. Promoters call it India’s first UCI 2.2 men’s multi-stage event, so attention has been sharp, both in cycling circles and city newsrooms.
Stage 1 Brings Speed, a Crash Scare, and a Restart
Stage 1 covered 87.2 km across the Mulshi and Maval belt toward PCMC, with the start near Hinjawadi and a mid-afternoon finish window. Within the first hour, a multi-rider crash near Kolvan forced a short pause as ambulances moved in and riders regrouped before the race rolled again.
What People are Tracking Next
Fans are watching safety calls and sprint form before the hillier days. The start visuals were posted in an official ANI clip here: ANI update. Route notes sit on the race site and the incident details are being carried here: Indian Express report.
