Pune, Jan. 22 -- Luke Mudgway of Li Ning Star (China) continued his dominant run at the Pune Grand Tour 2026, winning Stage 2 on Wednesday to retain the overall cycling race lead after a gruelling 105.3km Maratha Heritage Circuit.
The New Zealand rider clocked 2 hours, 31 minutes, and 49 seconds on a stage defined by sustained climbs and a technical finale, sealing his second successive stage victory and holding on to the Yellow Jersey as the five-day race moved deeper into Maharashtra, as per Olympics.com.
Alan Carter Bettles of Roojai Insurance Winspeed (Thailand) finished second, while Belgium's Yorben Lauryssen (Tarteletto-Isorex) claimed third to secure his second consecutive podium finish. The top six riders were awarded the same ti...