When I told my non-cycling friend that we went for Pothole Hunting at the Palm Beach Road, he smiled and said “welcome to the unofficial cycling trend of the season”. The Plam Beach Cruise with the Giant Riding Club (GRC) transported cyclists straight into heaven. Rolling on the smooth asphalt with trimmed trees on one side and a beautiful sunrise view over the lake is a much sought after moment for riders in Mumbai.
The Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 flagged off its first stage on Tuesday, the Mulshi–Maval Miles, from the TCS Circle near Hinjewadi. Over 87.2 demanding kilometres, riders were taken on a relentless journey through sweeping grasslands, twisting mountain roads and shimmering backwaters, setting the tone for a race that has wasted no time in baring its teeth.
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is set to launch the second edition of the CISFVande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon–2026, a landmark national initiative aimed at strengthening coastal security awareness, national unity and communityparticipation.
India’s first-ever Continental multi-stage road race for men burst into life on Monday afternoon as the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026 rolled out from Goodluck Chowk near Deccan Gymkhana.
With just 48 hours to go to the start of India’s inaugural UCI 2.2 Continental Cycling Road Race- Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026, the Indian riders are ready to embrace the experience, learnings, and take up the challenge that brings them to the brink of breaking into the international circuit. India’s largest contingent of 12 riders will participate, as Pune is ready to host country’s first-ever UCI-recognised road race.
Former Indian Cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been named Goodwill Ambassador for the most awaited Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026, lending his support to India’s first international cycling road race, scheduled from 19-23 January in Pune.
The Mumbai chapter of the Giant Riding Club (GRC) Season 5 began on a high gear with 92 riders joining the 1st ride for a wholesome experience on 11th January, Sunday morning. The riders moved at a gentle pace into the heart of Navy Nagar to relive history with a curated group bicycle tour called ‘Colaba Classics’.
From a small idea sparked during COVID-19 with a vision to build a cycling community, and then to making it a nationwide movement; Giant Bicycles India is growing stronger with its Giant Riding Club (GRC) campaign. With over 13,000+ members registered with the GRC club on ‘Strava’, a global Fitness App, Giant Bicycles is seeing a higher energy in the 2026 season.
29 International Teams from Five Continents comprising Riders from 35 Countries to descend in India’s ‘Cycle Capital’ PUNE as World is Set to Witness its first and historic 171 -Rider roster mark.
Thousands of riders pedal past mental health stigma in Mumbai advocating for inclusivity, emotional solidarity, road safety and the future of competitive sports.