Tour de France event in Mysuru boosts cycling destination status

…founder of the Mysuru District Amateur Cycling Association (MDACA), said the city and its surroundings offer conditions conducive to cycling, not just as an exercise but as a recreational pursuit and hobby. “ Chamundi Hills and the roads around it, the service road along the 44-km Outer Ring Road, and routes towards KRS, Balamuri and Sagarkatte offer cyclists a variety of routes ,” he said. Although vehicular traffic has increased considerably on most roads in and around Mysuru in recent years, Mr. Narasimhachar said cycling remains feasible, particularly for groups riding during the early…

…is aimed at fitness enthusiasts. A 20-km Family Fun Ride and a 1-km children’s ride are meant to make the event accessible to a wider range of participants. NEB Sports Chairman and Managing Director Nagaraj Adiga said the event will put India on the global cycling map . Dara Rith U.Y., Project Manager of Amaury Sport Organisation, which is organising the series, said Mysuru offers a combination of scenic routes, road conditions and cultural attractions that suit the character of…

…Rith U.Y., Project Manager of Amaury Sport Organisation, which is organising the series, said Mysuru offers a combination of scenic routes, road conditions and cultural attractions that suit the character of L’Étape. “ The inclusion of Chamundi Hills as our King of the Mountain segment gives Mysuru its own iconic climb, in the tradition of L’Étape events around the world ,” he said Published - September 27, 2026 07:00 am IST…