India's Pro Cycling Dream: Challenges & Champions
Naveen John's decade-long struggle to build India's first professional cycling team faces resource hurdles despite support from tech entrepreneurs and traditional craftsmen.
Naveen John's decade-long struggle to build India's first professional cycling team faces resource hurdles despite support from tech entrepreneurs and traditional craftsmen.
Australian cyclist Fergus Browning clinched the Yellow Jersey in the Pune Grand Tour prologue. Harshveer Singh Sekhon emerged as the fastest Indian, securing 26th position for Stage 1.
The CISF launches a 6,553 km cycling expedition along India's coastline to promote coastal security, national unity, and community participation.
Road closures for Pune's cycling event on Monday severely disrupted PMPML and MSRTC bus services, causing long delays and forcing passengers to walk long distances without prior information.
Contractors who upgraded 294km of roads for Pune's international cycling event must maintain them for five years, saving state funds and ensuring quality infrastructure.
Cyclists at Pune Grand Tour face a punishing 10% incline climb 15km from Stage 2 finish. The winner earns unofficial 'King of Climbs' title as Indian riders aim to make their mark.
Road closures for the Pune Grand Tour caused significant traffic disruptions on Monday, affecting office-goers, hospital patients, and public transport users across the city.
The Pune Grand Tour, India's premier cycling event, features 171 international riders. Skaters like Surya Thathu and Harshveer Singh Sekhon have switched to cycling, achieving success on scenic routes reminiscent of European races.
Former British cycling star Vicky Williamson announces retirement at age 32, ending her professional career nearly ten years after a devastating accident that nearly left her unable to walk.
130 CISF personnel, including 65 women, will cycle along India's coastline for 25 days starting Jan 28. The event aims to raise coastal security awareness and celebrate Vande Mataram's 150th anniversary.
India's first UCI 2.2 category multi-stage road race started in Pune with a high-speed Prologue. Australian Fergus Browning dominated, claiming the Yellow Jersey after a blistering 7.5 km time trial.
The Pune Grand Tour cycling race kicks off today, featuring two Indian teams competing against 35 countries. A total of 171 riders from 29 teams are participating in this international event.
The Pune Grand Tour kicks off today with two Indian teams competing against 35 countries. Meet the 12 riders representing India in this major cycling event.
Savitribai Phule Pune University offices will remain closed on Monday due to the Prologue Race of the Pune Grand Challenge Tour 2026, an international cycling event.
Three adventure enthusiasts from Kolkata, including Everest summiteer Malay Mukherjee, begin a challenging 1,500 km cycling journey from Alexandria to Lake Nasser across Egypt's Sahara Desert.
Pune transforms from a lapsed 'cycle city' to host India's biggest international cycling race, using a sports deadline to fast-track urban infrastructure upgrades.
The Pune Grand Tour 2026 will feature elite cyclists competing in a historic Olympic qualifier event, showcasing intense racing and global talent in India.
Indian cyclists prepare for the country's first UCI 2.2 category race, the Pune Grand Tour, sharing personal stories of how they discovered cycling and the challenges they face.
Pune Municipal Corporation finishes extensive road and safety works before international cycling event, but faces dispute over credit with Cantonment officials.
Villages in Mulshi and Maval near Pune witness road upgrades ahead of the Pune Grand Tour cycling race, bringing economic benefits and improved connectivity to residents.
Educational institutions in multiple Pune areas will remain closed on January 19 due to road closures for the Pune Grand Tour 2026 prologue cycling event.
BMC partners with Centre for Green Mobility to redesign cycling infrastructure, addressing past failures and challenging terrain to make cycling accessible.
A special ceremony in Mysuru celebrated 11 cyclists who completed a 22-day, 3,700km journey across India, highlighting endurance and unity.
Shivarayappa Neeraloti, a health worker from Koppal, completed a 16-day bicycle journey to Banga, Punjab, spreading awareness about cleanliness and healthy living across four states.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the Pune Grand Tour 2026, calling it a foundational event that will establish Pune as a global sports and tourism destination for generations.
Pune authorities announce traffic closures on FC Road, JM Road, and University Road for the Pune Grand Tour 2026 prologue on January 19. Diversions planned from 9 AM to 6 PM.
India makes cycling history with the inaugural Pune Grand Tour 2026, a UCI 2.2 category race from January 19-23. The event features India's largest-ever home contingent and offers crucial Olympic qualification points for LA 2028.
Cycling legend Mark Cavendish retires after breaking the Tour de France stage wins record with 35 victories. Knighted by Prince William, his career spanned 17 years with multiple championships.
Valtteri Bottas and Tiffany Cromwell combine elite sports careers in Formula 1 and cycling. Their disciplined approach yields impressive financial success through contracts, endorsements, and smart investments.
Indian cyclists are intensifying their training for the Pune Grand Tour 2026, a crucial event offering a direct pathway to Olympic qualification. The competition aims to boost India's cycling profile globally.