- By Priyanka Koul
- Fri, 23 Jan 2026 05:09 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Pune Grand Tour 2026 Winners List: Fans in Pune are buzzing with excitement as the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 reaches its final day and reveals its winner. This wasn't just any cycling event, it is India’s premier professional multi-stage road cycling race, officially recognised by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) with a Class 2.2 status. As a 2.2 category event on the UCI Asia Tour, it offered cyclists the chance to earn crucial ranking points towards the 2028 Olympic qualification.
The Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 came to a close with Luke Mudgway emerging as the overall winner. After days of intense racing across challenging routes, international competition, and disciplined endurance, Mudgway clinched the top spot.
Pune Grand Tour 2026 Winner List: Final Stage-Wise Winners
Stage 1: Luke Mudgway (Li Ning Star)
Stage 2: Luke Mudgway (Li Ning Star)
Stage 3: Cameron Scott (Li Ning Star)
Stage 4: Alexei Shnyrko (Li Ning Star)
Over the past four days, cyclists have pushed their limits, tackling steep climbs, tight corners, and long stretches across the Deccan Plateau and the Sahyadri Range. Stage 4, known as the Pune Pride Loop, took place on January 23 and marked the grand finale of the event. Now that the race has come to an end, let’s recap how the stages unfolded.
Pune Grand Tour 2026: A Look Back At Stages
- 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)
The final 95-kilometre circuit began at Balewadi Sports Complex, passing through Baner and Aundh, winding into Shivajinagar, and looping past landmarks like FC Road, Karve Road, and the heritage-drenched stretch near Shaniwar Wada. The race concluded near Balgandharva Rangmandir on JM Road, right in the heart of Pune's vibrant daily life.