Pune Grand Tour Upgraded to UCI 2.1, Second Edition Set for January 2027

PCMC24Published: 8 Oct 2026, 12:02 am1 min read

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The Pune Grand Tour has been upgraded from UCI 2.2 to UCI 2.1, a move expected to attract stronger international teams. The second edition of this cycling race is scheduled for January 2027, with the Pune Municipal Corporation undertaking repairs of 136 km of roads in preparation. Road preparations for the 2027 race are underway, as Pune city has been awarded the hosting rights for the UCI Road World Championships in 2027.

Key points

The Pune Grand Tour has been upgraded from UCI 2.2 to UCI 2.1.
The second edition of this cycling race will take place from January 26 to 31, 2027.
The Pune Municipal Corporation is repairing 136 km of roads, including 52 km of road surface repairs.
Utility agencies have been instructed to complete all excavation work by October 31.
Pune city has been awarded the hosting rights for the UCI Road World Championships in 2027.

The Pune Grand Tour has been upgraded by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) from UCI 2.2 to UCI 2.1. This upgrade is expected to attract stronger international teams and cyclists to the competition, providing Indian cyclists with an opportunity to compete against experienced international athletes. According to Punekar News, the second edition of this six-stage road cycling race will be held from January 26 to 31, 2027.

The significance of this competition has further increased as Pune city has been awarded the hosting rights for the UCI Road World Championships in 2027. This will be the first time the championship is hosted in India. The first Pune Grand Tour, held in January 2026, saw 29 teams and 171 cyclists from 35 countries participate, with approximately 2.5 million spectators attending the event.

The 2027 competition will traverse various areas within Pune district, including Mulshi, Hinjawadi, Baramati, Saswad, Junnar, Rajgurunagar, Alandi, Lonavala-Khandala, Pimpri-Chinchwad, and Balgandharva Rangmandir. These routes will encompass urban roads, rural areas, historical sites, hilly regions, and challenging sections of the Western Ghats.

Meanwhile, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has commenced preparations for 136 km of roads for the Pune Grand Tour 2027. According to Punekar News, utility agencies have been instructed to complete all excavation work by October 31. No further excavation will be permitted on the route after this deadline. Road improvement works include surface repairs, utility chamber repairs, footpath repairs and construction, and divider repairs and painting. Additionally, wall painting, beautification, and landscaping are also planned. The Pune Municipal Corporation stated that approximately 52 km of road surfaces will be repaired.