Today, January 23, 2026, marks the grand finale of the inaugural Bajaj Pune Grand Tour. As the first-ever UCI 2.2 category multi-stage road race in India, the event has transformed Pune into a global cycling hub. The final stage, the “Pune Pride Loop,” is currently underway, weaving through the heart of the city to decide the ultimate winner of the Yellow Jersey.

Whether you are a spectator looking for the best view or a commuter trying to navigate the city, here is your essential guide to today’s race.

Race Overview: Stage 4 – The Pune Pride Loop

Stage 4 is a technical urban circuit designed to test the sprinters’ speed and the leaders’ defensive tactics one last time.

Distance: 95 km

Elevation Gain: 578 meters

Start Time: 1:20 PM

Estimated Finish: 4:00 PM

Start Point: Balewadi High Street / Radha Chowk area

Finish Point: Balgandharva Rangmandir (JM Road)

Key Route & Spectator Spots

The race route covers a wide variety of urban landscapes, from the modern IT hubs of Baner to the historic streets of the Peth areas.

Primary Route Segments:

Baner & Pashan: Radha Chowk → Bremen Chowk → University Road.

Kothrud & Karve Road: Law College Road → Nal Stop → Karve Statue → Paud Road.

Central Pune: Tilak Road → Bajirao Road → Appa Balwant Chowk (ABC) → Shaniwar Wada.

Camp & Ghorpadi: MG Road → National War Memorial → Ghorpadi Junction.

The Finish: The race will culminate in a high-speed sprint toward Balgandharva Rangmandir on JM Road.

Traffic Diversions & Road Closures

Pune Police have implemented significant traffic changes to ensure the safety of the 171 international riders. Restrictions are most intense between 12:00 PM and 4:30 PM.

Major Closed Roads:

University Area: SPPU Junction to Bremen Chowk and Rajiv Gandhi Bridge.

Baner-Pashan: Radha Chowk to Sus Khind; Pashan Circle to Abhimanshree Society.

Kothrud: Portions of Karve Road (Nal Stop to Shelar Mama Chowk) and Paud Road (Vanaz to Nal Stop).

City Center: JM Road, FC Road, and sections of Bajirao Road and Shivaji Road.

Recommended Alternative Routes:

Old Pune-Mumbai Highway: Best for north-south travel.

Spicer College Road / Range Hills: For bypassing the University junction.

Nande-Chande Road: For commuters coming from the Mulshi/Pirangut side.

Senapati Bapat (SB) Road: Use as a connector but expect heavy congestion near the JW Marriott junction.

💡 Pro Tip: Live track the race convoy and traffic status at bpgt2026.punepolice.gov.in to plan your travel in real-time.

What’s at Stake?

Heading into today’s final stage, New Zealand’s Luke Mudgway (Li Ning Star) holds the overall lead (Yellow Jersey) by a slim 14-second margin.

Yellow Jersey: Luke Mudgway (General Classification)

Blue Jersey (Best Indian): Harshveer Singh Sekhon (Indian National Team)

Polka Dot (Mountain King): Clement Alleno (Burgos Burpellet BH)

Orange Jersey (Best Asian): Jambaljamts Sainbayar

The race is not just for prestige; it offers vital UCI ranking points for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, making every second in today’s loop critical for the international field.

How to Watch

If you aren’t heading to the streets to catch the action live, you can follow the finish online:

  • Live Stream: JioHotstar / Star Sports (India), Eurosport (Global).

  • Commentary: Led by legendary Tour de France commentator Ned Boulting.