Burgos BH Kicks off 2026 in Historic India Debut at Pune Grand Tour
First Jerseys Up for Grabs in India
After starting their 2026 season with a triumph in the African Championship, Burgos BH will embark on another milestone journey to the inaugural Pune Grand Tour in India, beginning Monday, January 19.
“This is a unique opportunity for us to race in a new country and help promote professional cycling in India,” said Jetse Bol, Burgos BH’s sports director.Jetse Bol, Burgos BH Sports Director
The Pune Grand Tour: A Race Overview
The Pune Grand Tour, a 2.2 UCI category race, comprises a prologue and four online stages, offering a mix of flat and medium-mountain terrain.
- Stage 1 (Jan 20): Pune Prologue – 8km
- Stage 2 (Jan 21): Mulshi – Haveli, 87km
- Stage 3 (Jan 22): Pune – Maval, 132km
- Stage 4 (Jan 23): Purander – Baramati, 134km
- Stage 5 (Jan 24): Pune – Pimpri-Chinchwad, 95km
Burgos BH’s Squad for Pune
Merhawi Kudus, fresh from his African Championship victory, headlines Burgos BH’s six-man squad. The Eritrean climber will be joined by:
- Alexandre Mayer – Climber & sprinter
- Jambaljamts Sainbayar – Sprinter & versatile climber
- Clément Alleno – Sprinter
- Georgios Bouglas – Sprinter
- Adrián Fajardo – Neo-professional rider
Did you know? India’s Pune Grand Tour debut marks only the second instance of a UCI-sanctioned road race in the country, following the 2016 Tour of India.
What to Expect?
The prologue will test the specialists against the clock, while the remaining stages offer opportunities for sprinters and climbers alike.processing_google
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“We’re excited to create history together with Burgos BH in our first professional race.”
Pune Grand Tour Organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
- When will the Pune Grand Tour take place?
- Monday, January 19 – Friday, January 23, 2026
- Who are Burgos BH’s riders in the Pune Grand Tour?
- Alexandre Mayer, Jambaljamts Sainbayar, Adrián Fajardo, Merhawi Kudus, Georgios Bouglas, Clément Alleno
- How can I follow the Pune Grand Tour?
- Stay tuned to 247sports.news for daily updates and analysis.
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