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Pune Grand Tour 2026: Fergus Browning Blazes The Trail; Harshveer Leads Indian Challenge In High-speed Prologue

By IANS News January 19, 2026 • 19:54 PM View: 78

Indian National Development Team: Asian Championship medallist Harshveer Singh impressed everyone as India’s first-ever Continental multi-stage road race for men cyclists burst into life as the Pune Grand Tour 2026 rolled out from the city's most happening spot on Monday. The Prologue stage officially launched the five-day spectacle, thereby setting the competitive tone for what promises to be a landmark week in Indian cycling.

At exactly 1:30 pm, Sachin Desai of the Indian National Development Team became the first rider to roll out, with the crowd erupting in chants of “Sachin, Sachin” at the start point.

However, when the dust settled, it was Fergus Browning who stamped his authority on the opening day. Riding for the Terengganu Cycling Team of Malaysia, the Australian produced a blistering ride to stop the clock at 08:05:89 seconds. Averaging over 50 kilometres per hour, Browning not only claimed the fastest time but also earned the coveted Yellow Jersey, securing it for Stage 1 beginning Tuesday.