India, Nov. 19 -- Ahead of the 'Pune Grand Challenge Cycle Tour' - a 75 km international cycling event that will pass through Pune district, Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), and cantonment areas - the Pune district administration has placed top priority on creating a dedicated green corridor; and enforcing strict measures to prevent animal interference, especially along the rural sections of the race route. Cyclists from nearly 50 countries are expected to participate in the race, scheduled to be held in January 2026.

Pune district collector Jitendra Dudi has emphasised that even minor obstructions could jeopardise the safety of the cyclists as well as the credibility of the race. He has in...