# UCI Road World Championships hosting bids

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uci-road-world-championships-hosting-bids
> Updated: 2026-09-25T01:35:09.000Z. Sources: 43. Developments: 3.

A delegation from the Groningen and Drenthe regions of the Netherlands presented a bid to the International Cycling Union (UCI) in Montréal to host the 2032 UCI Road World Championships. The Nij Begun initiative allocated 20 million euros toward the bid, with organizers aiming to increase regional visibility and put the provinces ‘in the showcase’.

Following the selection process, the UCI announced that Pune, India, would host the 2032 edition, marking the first time the country will host this major cycling event. The bid was a collaborative effort between the Maharashtra government and the Cycling Federation of India (CFI). UCI President David Lappartient noted the significant potential for cycling development within India, and the event is expected to boost local infrastructure and international sporting expertise.

As a compromise following the strong Dutch bids, the UCI awarded the 2034 Road World Championships and the Para-cycling Road World Championships to the provinces of Groningen and Drenthe. UCI President David Lappartient described the outcome as a solution that accommodates both strong bids and a way to value both solid proposals. This dual assignment is intended to expand the sport’s global reach beyond its traditional European core.

The 2034 event in the northern Netherlands is expected to involve all municipalities in the two provinces and will feature junior, under-23, and professional races for both men and women. Organizers anticipate approximately 500,000 visitors and a global television audience of 250 million people. While 20 million euros from the Nij Begun recovery program has been earmarked for the Dutch hosting, total costs for the event are estimated at 30 million euros.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-25: Pune wins bid to host 2032 UCI Road World Championships

Pune, India, will host the 2032 UCI Road World Championships for the first time, beating a rival bid from the Netherlands to secure the prestigious global cycling event.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pune-wins-bid-to-host-2032-uci-road-world-championships

### 2026-09-22: Pune awarded 2032 UCI Road World Championships

The UCI has awarded the 2032 Road World Championships to Pune, India, and the 2034 edition to Groningen and Drenthe, Netherlands, expanding the sport's global footprint.

37 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/groningen-and-drenthe-bid-for-2032-cycling-world-championships

### 2026-09-20: Groningen and Drenthe bid to host 2032 UCI Road World Championships

Groningen and Drenthe are bidding to host the 2032 UCI Road World Championships, competing against India for the rights to the event.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/groningen-and-drenthe-bid-to-host-2032-uci-road-world-championships

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