Luke Mudgway Dominates Pune Grand Tour Stage 1, Claims Yellow and Green Jerseys
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Firstpost•20-01-2026, 21:51
Luke Mudgway Dominates Pune Grand Tour Stage 1, Claims Yellow and Green Jerseys
- •Luke Mudgway of Li Ning Star, China, won Stage 1 of the Bajaj Pune Grand Tour 2026, the Mulshi–Maval Miles, completing the 87.2 km race in 02:00:21.
- •Andreas Matildas (Quick Pro Team, Estonia) and Yorben Lauryssen (Tarteletto-Isorex, Belgium) secured second and third places, respectively, earning crucial time bonuses.
- •The race, which started at TCS Circle near Hinjewadi, featured challenging terrain including grasslands, mountain roads, and backwaters, testing riders' endurance.
- •An on-road incident involving riders in the second group led to a 23-minute neutralization of the race, adhering to Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) safety protocols.
- •Cristian Railaenu (Li Ning Star) earned the 'Polka Dot' jersey as the best climber, while Jambalijamts Sainbayar (Burgos Burpellet BH) took the Orange Jersey for 'Best Asian' rider.
Why It Matters: Luke Mudgway secured a dominant victory in Stage 1 of the Pune Grand Tour, setting a strong pace for the race.
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