Overview
- Governing body
- CFI
- Origin
- 19th century
- Olympic discipline
- Yes
- Category
- Cycling
- Total players listed
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Road Cycling is one of India's most-followed disciplines. The CFI oversees national federation activity, talent identification and Olympic qualification pathways. Major support flows in through TOPS and Khelo India for athletes who clear federation benchmarks.
Road Cycling is a recognised Olympic discipline, which shapes the entire high-performance pipeline in India. Athletes who break into the senior national camp become eligible for the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS), which funds international training stints, foreign coaches, sports science support, equipment and travel for ranking events. Below the senior tier, the Khelo India Youth Games, University Games and Winter Games act as the country's largest scouting net, feeding talent into the Khelo India Talent Development scheme where annual stipends, boarding and dedicated coaching are provided at SAI National Centres of Excellence and accredited academies. The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports tracks every selected athlete's progress against published benchmarks, and underperformance can mean a drop from the scheme — the pathway is rigorous by design.
Cycling in India runs under the CFI, with track cycling concentrated at the IGI velodrome in Delhi and road and MTB calendars spread across the country. The senior national track and road championships double as Asian and world-cup selection trials. Recreational participation has exploded with the growth of cycling clubs, granfondos and ultra-distance events, broadening the funnel for elite talent.
At the grassroots, the route into Road Cycling typically starts at school under the School Games Federation of India (SGFI), at the inter-university level under the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), or through a private academy registered with the state association. The Khelo India Youth Games and Khelo India University Games are the largest single discovery platforms — athletes who reach the podium at these events become eligible for the Khelo India Talent Development scheme, which funds boarding, coaching, kit, education and a monthly stipend at accredited centres. State sports awards and central government jobs under the sports quota remain a powerful incentive for athletes from smaller towns.
Road Cycling originated in 19th century, and in India it has developed a distinct character shaped by the country's geography, demographics and sporting culture. Whether you want to compete, coach, sponsor, write about or simply follow Road Cycling, the practical starting point is the same: connect with your state association under the CFI, identify the nearest SAI centre or accredited academy, and track the Khelo India and federation calendars for the events that decide selection at every level. Road Cycling is played and developed across India under the CFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
History
How road cycling evolved globally and took root in India.
Road Cycling traces its modern origins to 19th century. Codified rules, standard equipment and international competition took shape as the sport spread beyond its birthplace, and CFI is the body that carried it into organised Indian competition.
In India, road cycling grew through princely-state patronage, defence-service teams, universities and state associations. Post-independence, the discipline was formalised under CFI, national championships were instituted, and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) later brought it into the centralised high-performance system with dedicated centres, coaching cadres and sports-science support.
Road Cycling being on the Olympic programme reshaped its Indian pathway: Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) selection, Khelo India Talent Development stipends and international training stints became the norm for the country's leading athletes.
Indian Players
Loading…- Aahana GoswamiMeghalayaTime Trial Specialist
Head coach programming FTP blocks and altitude camps.
- Aahana PathanPuducherryUnder-23 Rider
Time trial specialist with aero position and disciplined pacing.
- Aahana QureshiWest BengalDirecteur Sportif
GC rider with balanced climbing, ITT and endurance profile.
- Aanya BhatAssamUnder-23 Rider
National coach handling squad selection and Asian Championship targets.
- Aanya DasManipurDirecteur Sportif
Junior road cyclist rising through CFI national ranks.
- Aarav BeheraKarnatakaWomen's Road Racer
GC rider with balanced climbing, ITT and endurance profile.
- Aarav MirMadhya PradeshAll-Rounder
GC rider with balanced climbing, ITT and endurance profile.
- Aarush MansuriMadhya PradeshAll-Rounder
Para cyclist competing in C-class road events with adapted bike.
- Aditi KalitaTripuraUnder-23 Rider
Team captain organising road tactics and race radio calls.
- Aditi ShaikhMaharashtraUnder-23 Rider
Junior road cyclist rising through CFI national ranks.
- Aditya KumarChhattisgarhNational Coach
Domestique protecting team leaders and setting tempo on climbs.
- Aditya MukherjeeHimachal PradeshNational Coach
Women's road racer with strong medals at national championships.
- Advait SinhaBiharSub-Junior Road Cyclist
Time trial specialist with aero position and disciplined pacing.
- Advika VermaKarnatakaUnder-23 Rider
All-rounder with steady performance across stage race formats.
- Aisha JenaMizoramTeam Captain
Sprinter with explosive finishing kick and confident lead-out following.
- Aisha PrasadChhattisgarhWomen's Road Racer
GC rider with balanced climbing, ITT and endurance profile.
- Ananya DhillonKarnatakaWomen's Road Racer
Domestique protecting team leaders and setting tempo on climbs.
- Ananya MohantyWest BengalHead Coach
Women's road racer with strong medals at national championships.
- Anaya BediDelhiSub-Junior Road Cyclist
Domestique protecting team leaders and setting tempo on climbs.
- Anaya BhattacharyaTamil NaduHead Coach
Team captain organising road tactics and race radio calls.
- Anaya SinghPuducherryPara Cyclist
Team captain organising road tactics and race radio calls.
- Anaya SinghTelanganaTime Trial Specialist
Team captain organising road tactics and race radio calls.
- Anika BoraGoaNational Coach
Sprinter with explosive finishing kick and confident lead-out following.
- Anika DuttaGujaratTeam Captain
Team captain organising road tactics and race radio calls.
- Anika GaikwadMizoramRoad Race Sprinter
All-rounder with steady performance across stage race formats.
- Anika MenonWest BengalPara Cyclist
Junior road cyclist rising through CFI national ranks.
- Anika PooniaChhattisgarhNational Coach
Domestique protecting team leaders and setting tempo on climbs.
- Anika SonawaneWest BengalUnder-23 Rider
Team captain organising road tactics and race radio calls.
- Anika SonawaneAndhra PradeshPuncheur
Para cyclist competing in C-class road events with adapted bike.
- Ansh NairSikkimNational Coach
Climber with strong sustained power on long Himalayan gradients.
- Ansh RaneGoaRoad Race Sprinter
Under-23 rider on trainee contract with continental team.
- Anvi DeshpandeServicesTime Trial Specialist
Under-23 rider on trainee contract with continental team.
- Aradhya MehtaManipurSub-Junior Road Cyclist
Sprinter with explosive finishing kick and confident lead-out following.
- Arjun ChauhanUttar PradeshHead Coach
Domestique protecting team leaders and setting tempo on climbs.
- Arjun CheemaKarnatakaSub-Junior Road Cyclist
Sprinter with explosive finishing kick and confident lead-out following.
- Arjun MehtaSikkimTeam Captain
Time trial specialist with aero position and disciplined pacing.
- Arjun SayyadUttar PradeshRoad Race Sprinter
Time trial specialist with aero position and disciplined pacing.
- Arjun SethiMaharashtraTime Trial Specialist
Junior road cyclist rising through CFI national ranks.
- Bhavya AggarwalKarnatakaJunior Road Cyclist
Directeur sportif managing team car strategy and time gaps.
- Bhoomi JoshiKeralaRoad Race Sprinter
Head coach programming FTP blocks and altitude camps.
- Bhoomi KhanAndhra PradeshNational Coach
Puncheur thriving on short, punchy climbs and technical finishes.
- Chirag ChakrabortyMaharashtraAll-Rounder
Head coach programming FTP blocks and altitude camps.
- Dev MansuriUttarakhandRoad Race Climber
Sprinter with explosive finishing kick and confident lead-out following.
- Devansh DesaiServicesTeam Captain
All-rounder with steady performance across stage race formats.
- Devansh MishraUttar PradeshRoad Race Climber
All-rounder with steady performance across stage race formats.
- Devansh NegiBiharTime Trial Specialist
Time trial specialist with aero position and disciplined pacing.
- Dhruv PandaLadakhRoad Race Climber
Time trial specialist with aero position and disciplined pacing.
- Dhruv RaoPunjabNational Coach
Puncheur thriving on short, punchy climbs and technical finishes.
- Dhruv SinghHaryanaJunior Road Cyclist
Sprinter with explosive finishing kick and confident lead-out following.
- Dhruv SinghHimachal PradeshTeam Captain
Head coach programming FTP blocks and altitude camps.
- Diya ReddyChandigarhGC Rider
Under-23 rider on trainee contract with continental team.
- Eshaan BaigJharkhandHead Coach
GC rider with balanced climbing, ITT and endurance profile.
- Eshaan PooniaChhattisgarhWomen's Road Racer
Puncheur thriving on short, punchy climbs and technical finishes.
- Eshaan SethiWest BengalDirecteur Sportif
Sprinter with explosive finishing kick and confident lead-out following.
- Eshaan SolankiGoaNational Coach
Head coach programming FTP blocks and altitude camps.
- Eshaan VermaGoaRoad Race Sprinter
National coach handling squad selection and Asian Championship targets.
- Falak SawantLadakhRoad Race Sprinter
Junior road cyclist rising through CFI national ranks.
- Gauri CheemaMeghalayaTime Trial Specialist
Junior road cyclist rising through CFI national ranks.
- Gauri DubeyTelanganaHead Coach
Domestique protecting team leaders and setting tempo on climbs.
- Gauri GaikwadHaryanaGrand Tour Domestique
GC rider with balanced climbing, ITT and endurance profile.
- Gauri JoshiGujaratHead Coach
Para cyclist competing in C-class road events with adapted bike.
- Hansika BediAssamWomen's Road Racer
Under-23 rider on trainee contract with continental team.
- Hansika JadhavLadakhPara Cyclist
Under-23 rider on trainee contract with continental team.
- Hemant DubeyDelhiWomen's Road Racer
Time trial specialist with aero position and disciplined pacing.
- Indira VermaGoaPara Cyclist
Domestique protecting team leaders and setting tempo on climbs.
- Ira RathoreKarnatakaPara Cyclist
Junior road cyclist rising through CFI national ranks.
- Ishaan SolankiRajasthanJunior Road Cyclist
Time trial specialist with aero position and disciplined pacing.
- Jayesh JindalNagalandGrand Tour Domestique
GC rider with balanced climbing, ITT and endurance profile.
- Jayesh NegiHaryanaDirecteur Sportif
Junior road cyclist rising through CFI national ranks.
- Jayesh ParmarPuducherryAll-Rounder
National coach handling squad selection and Asian Championship targets.
- Jayesh ShaikhArunachal PradeshSub-Junior Road Cyclist
Sprinter with explosive finishing kick and confident lead-out following.
- Jiya BaigTelanganaRoad Race Climber
Domestique protecting team leaders and setting tempo on climbs.
- Jiya ChakrabortyTripuraDirecteur Sportif
Head coach programming FTP blocks and altitude camps.
- Kabir ChopraRajasthanTeam Captain
Team captain organising road tactics and race radio calls.
- Kabir NairWest BengalUnder-23 Rider
GC rider with balanced climbing, ITT and endurance profile.
- Kabir SamalChandigarhHead Coach
Para cyclist competing in C-class road events with adapted bike.
- Kabir SarmaMizoramDirecteur Sportif
Puncheur thriving on short, punchy climbs and technical finishes.
- Kavya BeheraPuducherryHead Coach
Women's road racer with strong medals at national championships.
- Kavya PathanBiharJunior Road Cyclist
Team captain organising road tactics and race radio calls.
- Khushi BansalMeghalayaGC Rider
Time trial specialist with aero position and disciplined pacing.
- Khushi CheemaJharkhandGC Rider
Sprinter with explosive finishing kick and confident lead-out following.
- Khushi TiwariAssamAll-Rounder
Team captain organising road tactics and race radio calls.
- Kiara CheemaBiharRoad Race Climber
Climber with strong sustained power on long Himalayan gradients.
- Kiara MishraChhattisgarhRoad Race Climber
Para cyclist competing in C-class road events with adapted bike.
- Kritika HazarikaBiharTeam Captain
Climber with strong sustained power on long Himalayan gradients.
- Kritika PillaiTelanganaAll-Rounder
Under-23 rider on trainee contract with continental team.
- Kunal DubeyNagalandRoad Race Climber
Puncheur thriving on short, punchy climbs and technical finishes.
- Kunal KulkarniManipurNational Coach
Under-23 rider on trainee contract with continental team.
- Kunal KumarKeralaRoad Race Climber
All-rounder with steady performance across stage race formats.
- Kunal MohantyGujaratUnder-23 Rider
Puncheur thriving on short, punchy climbs and technical finishes.
- Kunal PawarDelhiWomen's Road Racer
Puncheur thriving on short, punchy climbs and technical finishes.
- Kunal RawatGoaNational Coach
Para cyclist competing in C-class road events with adapted bike.
- Lavanya BansalSikkimNational Coach
Team captain organising road tactics and race radio calls.
- Lavanya DeshmukhKeralaRoad Race Climber
GC rider with balanced climbing, ITT and endurance profile.
- Manav CheemaUttarakhandAll-Rounder
Time trial specialist with aero position and disciplined pacing.
- Manav RathoreUttarakhandRoad Race Climber
Climber with strong sustained power on long Himalayan gradients.
- Manvi ChandelaPunjabTime Trial Specialist
Domestique protecting team leaders and setting tempo on climbs.
- Manvi GoswamiBiharPuncheur
Under-23 rider on trainee contract with continental team.
- Meera KapoorOdishaRoad Race Climber
Time trial specialist with aero position and disciplined pacing.
- Meera MishraAndhra PradeshDirecteur Sportif
All-rounder with steady performance across stage race formats.
- Mihir KalitaDelhiPara Cyclist
Climber with strong sustained power on long Himalayan gradients.
- Myra SawantChandigarhSub-Junior Road Cyclist
Under-23 rider on trainee contract with continental team.
- Nakul SayyadRajasthanRoad Race Climber
Under-23 rider on trainee contract with continental team.
- Nakul SenOdishaHead Coach
Junior road cyclist rising through CFI national ranks.
- Navya ChakrabortyHaryanaHead Coach
Time trial specialist with aero position and disciplined pacing.
- Navya ReddyWest BengalUnder-23 Rider
Under-23 rider on trainee contract with continental team.
- Navya TiwariSikkimUnder-23 Rider
Para cyclist competing in C-class road events with adapted bike.
- Neel AggarwalUttarakhandPuncheur
Junior road cyclist rising through CFI national ranks.
- Neel NaiduTripuraGC Rider
Domestique protecting team leaders and setting tempo on climbs.
- Neha MannPuducherryRoad Race Sprinter
Time trial specialist with aero position and disciplined pacing.
- Neha WaniLadakhTeam Captain
All-rounder with steady performance across stage race formats.
- Nisha SenHaryanaGC Rider
Team captain organising road tactics and race radio calls.
- Nitya MansuriHaryanaWomen's Road Racer
Domestique protecting team leaders and setting tempo on climbs.
- Nitya SalunkheDelhiRoad Race Climber
Para cyclist competing in C-class road events with adapted bike.
- Ojas MishraKarnatakaJunior Road Cyclist
Women's road racer with strong medals at national championships.
- Ojasvi SamalPunjabAll-Rounder
Directeur sportif managing team car strategy and time gaps.
- Om BhatServicesPara Cyclist
Team captain organising road tactics and race radio calls.
- Om PillaiOdishaJunior Road Cyclist
GC rider with balanced climbing, ITT and endurance profile.
- Pari BhattacharyaMeghalayaJunior Road Cyclist
Head coach programming FTP blocks and altitude camps.
- Pari RaneJharkhandAll-Rounder
Time trial specialist with aero position and disciplined pacing.
- Pari RathoreMaharashtraWomen's Road Racer
Para cyclist competing in C-class road events with adapted bike.
- Parth BeheraSikkimTime Trial Specialist
Directeur sportif managing team car strategy and time gaps.
- Parth MohantyJammu and KashmirUnder-23 Rider
Sprinter with explosive finishing kick and confident lead-out following.
- Parth ShindeSikkimWomen's Road Racer
Under-23 rider on trainee contract with continental team.
- Pranav GuptaJammu and KashmirRoad Race Climber
Climber with strong sustained power on long Himalayan gradients.
- Pranav KrishnanGujaratPuncheur
Junior road cyclist rising through CFI national ranks.
- Pratik DeshpandeTripuraSub-Junior Road Cyclist
Team captain organising road tactics and race radio calls.
- Prisha GuptaTelanganaNational Coach
GC rider with balanced climbing, ITT and endurance profile.
- Prisha MukherjeeRajasthanGC Rider
Head coach programming FTP blocks and altitude camps.
- Rahul KhanHaryanaTime Trial Specialist
Domestique protecting team leaders and setting tempo on climbs.
- Raj PanditHaryanaPara Cyclist
Team captain organising road tactics and race radio calls.
- Raj SenHaryanaGC Rider
Time trial specialist with aero position and disciplined pacing.
- Raj TiwariJammu and KashmirPuncheur
Climber with strong sustained power on long Himalayan gradients.
- Reyansh BoraWest BengalNational Coach
Climber with strong sustained power on long Himalayan gradients.
- Reyansh MahapatraManipurGC Rider
Team captain organising road tactics and race radio calls.
- Riya BediRajasthanNational Coach
Domestique protecting team leaders and setting tempo on climbs.
- Riya GillTamil NaduGC Rider
Time trial specialist with aero position and disciplined pacing.
- Riya MannRajasthanAll-Rounder
Directeur sportif managing team car strategy and time gaps.
- Riya QureshiPunjabPuncheur
Para cyclist competing in C-class road events with adapted bike.
- Riya RanaLadakhRoad Race Sprinter
GC rider with balanced climbing, ITT and endurance profile.
- Rohan PrasadKarnatakaAll-Rounder
GC rider with balanced climbing, ITT and endurance profile.
- Ruchi NairTelanganaDirecteur Sportif
Directeur sportif managing team car strategy and time gaps.
- Ruchi PawarNagalandUnder-23 Rider
Sprinter with explosive finishing kick and confident lead-out following.
- Ruchi SalunkheGoaDirecteur Sportif
Junior road cyclist rising through CFI national ranks.
- Ruchi SolankiGujaratNational Coach
Team captain organising road tactics and race radio calls.
- Rudra BuragohainMaharashtraPara Cyclist
Time trial specialist with aero position and disciplined pacing.
- Rudra ChakrabortyUttarakhandPara Cyclist
Directeur sportif managing team car strategy and time gaps.
- Rudra DasWest BengalRoad Race Climber
Para cyclist competing in C-class road events with adapted bike.
- Rudra GillHaryanaJunior Road Cyclist
Head coach programming FTP blocks and altitude camps.
- Rudra RaneChandigarhAll-Rounder
Under-23 rider on trainee contract with continental team.
- Saanvi MansuriArunachal PradeshHead Coach
Time trial specialist with aero position and disciplined pacing.
- Sahil ChandelaManipurUnder-23 Rider
GC rider with balanced climbing, ITT and endurance profile.
- Sahil PradhanMizoramUnder-23 Rider
Time trial specialist with aero position and disciplined pacing.
- Samar DarTripuraUnder-23 Rider
Under-23 rider on trainee contract with continental team.
- Samar MansuriKeralaTeam Captain
National coach handling squad selection and Asian Championship targets.
- Samar WaniAndhra PradeshPuncheur
Team captain organising road tactics and race radio calls.
- Sara HazarikaWest BengalTime Trial Specialist
Para cyclist competing in C-class road events with adapted bike.
- Sara JindalKarnatakaTime Trial Specialist
Head coach programming FTP blocks and altitude camps.
- Sara VermaGujaratWomen's Road Racer
Sprinter with explosive finishing kick and confident lead-out following.
- Shanaya GoyalMizoramPara Cyclist
All-rounder with steady performance across stage race formats.
- Shanaya MittalAndhra PradeshNational Coach
Time trial specialist with aero position and disciplined pacing.
- Shanaya MominHaryanaNational Coach
Directeur sportif managing team car strategy and time gaps.
- Shivani MittalUttarakhandDirecteur Sportif
Team captain organising road tactics and race radio calls.
- Shivani SuryavanshiTripuraJunior Road Cyclist
Time trial specialist with aero position and disciplined pacing.
- Siddharth MehtaKeralaUnder-23 Rider
Head coach programming FTP blocks and altitude camps.
- Siddharth RaneAndhra PradeshPuncheur
Para cyclist competing in C-class road events with adapted bike.
- Simran MehtaHimachal PradeshAll-Rounder
Climber with strong sustained power on long Himalayan gradients.
- Simran MirMizoramNational Coach
All-rounder with steady performance across stage race formats.
- Simran PathanMeghalayaJunior Road Cyclist
GC rider with balanced climbing, ITT and endurance profile.
- Tanish LoneHimachal PradeshAll-Rounder
Climber with strong sustained power on long Himalayan gradients.
- Tanish PathanMaharashtraPuncheur
Para cyclist competing in C-class road events with adapted bike.
- Tanish SethiGoaPara Cyclist
Para cyclist competing in C-class road events with adapted bike.
- Tanvi MannMizoramPuncheur
Team captain organising road tactics and race radio calls.
- Tarun MenonLadakhUnder-23 Rider
Head coach programming FTP blocks and altitude camps.
- Tarun RaneAndhra PradeshHead Coach
Climber with strong sustained power on long Himalayan gradients.
- Tejas KulkarniManipurHead Coach
Team captain organising road tactics and race radio calls.
- Trisha AgarwalTamil NaduRoad Race Climber
Under-23 rider on trainee contract with continental team.
- Urvi BishnoiTamil NaduPara Cyclist
Women's road racer with strong medals at national championships.
- Urvi ChakrabortyAssamDirecteur Sportif
Sprinter with explosive finishing kick and confident lead-out following.
- Urvi ChandelaArunachal PradeshGC Rider
Puncheur thriving on short, punchy climbs and technical finishes.
- Urvi PradhanJammu and KashmirGrand Tour Domestique
Para cyclist competing in C-class road events with adapted bike.
- Utkarsh CheemaJharkhandSub-Junior Road Cyclist
Climber with strong sustained power on long Himalayan gradients.
- Utkarsh DesaiHaryanaAll-Rounder
Domestique protecting team leaders and setting tempo on climbs.
- Utkarsh KalitaRajasthanGC Rider
All-rounder with steady performance across stage race formats.
- Varun SalunkheTelanganaSub-Junior Road Cyclist
Sprinter with explosive finishing kick and confident lead-out following.
- Vibha BanerjeeChandigarhUnder-23 Rider
Under-23 rider on trainee contract with continental team.
- Vibha HazarikaHimachal PradeshRoad Race Sprinter
Para cyclist competing in C-class road events with adapted bike.
- Vihaan AgarwalHaryanaTeam Captain
Para cyclist competing in C-class road events with adapted bike.
- Vihaan DasKeralaRoad Race Sprinter
Head coach programming FTP blocks and altitude camps.
- Vivaan BhatKeralaGrand Tour Domestique
All-rounder with steady performance across stage race formats.
- Vivaan DeshpandeHimachal PradeshNational Coach
Team captain organising road tactics and race radio calls.
- Vivaan ShaikhHaryanaRoad Race Sprinter
Junior road cyclist rising through CFI national ranks.
- Vivaan SubramaniamJammu and KashmirTeam Captain
All-rounder with steady performance across stage race formats.
- Yamini GrewalUttarakhandPuncheur
Domestique protecting team leaders and setting tempo on climbs.
- Yamini SenOdishaTime Trial Specialist
Para cyclist competing in C-class road events with adapted bike.
- Yash JoshiPuducherryPuncheur
All-rounder with steady performance across stage race formats.
- Yuvraj MishraServicesTime Trial Specialist
National coach handling squad selection and Asian Championship targets.
- Zoya ChopraArunachal PradeshNational Coach
Time trial specialist with aero position and disciplined pacing.
- Zoya ParmarHimachal PradeshSub-Junior Road Cyclist
Para cyclist competing in C-class road events with adapted bike.
- Zoya SalunkheTripuraSub-Junior Road Cyclist
Sprinter with explosive finishing kick and confident lead-out following.
Rules
Road, track, MTB and BMX events are governed by UCI rules covering equipment, jersey, race conduct and finish protocol. Track events use start gates and photo-finish; road events use timing chips and neutral service. Helmets are mandatory at every level in India.
Authoritative rulebook: CFI. Age-group and school-level variations are published by SGFI and the state associations each season.
Positions
Key roles, events or positions inside a road cycling squad or competition.
- Road — sprinter / climber / GCRider roles across stage races and one-day classics.
- Track — sprint & enduranceSprint, keirin, team sprint on one side; pursuit, points race, madison on the other.
- MTB & BMXCross-country, downhill and BMX racing / freestyle.
Equipment
Standard kit and infrastructure required to train and compete in road cycling at a federation-recognised event.
- Discipline-specific bike (road, track, MTB, BMX, cyclocross) to UCI spec
- Helmet, gloves, jersey, bib shorts, shoes and pedals
- Spares, tools, pumps and workstand
- Turbo trainer or rollers for warm-up
- Team car / neutral service for road events
Governing body
CFI is the recognised national body for Road Cycling in India. It sets the domestic calendar, selection norms, coaching curriculum and anti-doping compliance, and is affiliated to the international federation for road cycling. State associations under CFI run age-group competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
- Origin
- 19th century
- Olympic
- Yes
- Category
- Cycling
Major Indian Events
Domestic championships, Khelo India events, National Games and franchise leagues that shape the road cycling calendar in India.
- CFI Senior National Championship
The primary domestic road cycling title and the main selection trial for the senior India team.
- CFI Junior & Sub-Junior National Championship
Age-group nationals that feed the Khelo India Talent Development scheme and the senior camp.
- Khelo India Youth Games & University Games — Road Cycling
India's largest multi-sport scouting platform; medallists become eligible for KIA stipends and boarding at accredited centres.
- National Games of India — Road Cycling
Quadrennial multi-sport meet contested by state teams; state governments give cash awards, jobs and land grants to medallists.
International Events
Continental and world-level competitions where India competes in road cycling.
- Olympic Games
Road Cycling is on the Olympic programme; qualification runs through CFI and the international federation's ranking events.
- Asian Games & Asian Championships
Continental championship pathway sanctioned by CFI; medallists receive central and state cash awards.
- Commonwealth Games / Championships
Commonwealth-level competition where India regularly fields medal contenders in road cycling.
- World Championships
The senior world title event of the international federation — the peak of the road cycling calendar outside the Olympic year.
Leagues
No dedicated professional league is currently catalogued for road cycling. The national championship under CFI remains the top domestic competition.
All leagues →International Players
Globally recognised road cycling athletes to know outside India.
- Tadej Pogačar (Slovenia)Multi-time Tour de France champion.
- Jonas Vingegaard (Denmark)Multiple-time Tour de France champion.
- Mathieu van der Poel (Netherlands)Multi-discipline world champion — road, MTB and cyclocross.
- Emma Finucane (Great Britain)World sprint cycling champion.
Records
Where to find India's official road cycling record book.
- Olympic medalsTracked
Individual and team Olympic medals for India in road cycling are logged on the official IOC and IOA archives.
- Asian Games medalsTracked
India's Asian Games results in road cycling are compiled by the Indian Olympic Association and the CFI.
- Commonwealth medalsTracked
Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Championship medals in road cycling are maintained by the CFI.
- World Championship medalsTracked
Senior, junior and youth World Championship medal records are held by the international federation for road cycling and mirrored by CFI.
- National record holdersFederation register
CFI publishes the current senior, junior and sub-junior national records and updates them after every ratified event.
Career Options
Ways to build a career in road cycling — on the field, on the sidelines and behind the scenes.
- Professional road, track or MTB racer with a UCI-registered team
- Coach — CFI and UCI certifications
- Mechanic and bike-fitter
- Commissaire and race official
- Event director and race organiser
- Sports quota government jobs and cycling retail careers
Related academies
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Government Schemes
…Central and state schemes that fund training, stipends and awards for road cycling athletes and academies.
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All government schemes →FAQs
Common questions about road cycling in India.
Who governs Road Cycling in India?▾
CFI is the recognised national federation for Road Cycling in India. State associations under CFI run age-group and state-level competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
Is Road Cycling an Olympic sport?▾
Yes, Road Cycling is on the Olympic programme. Selection for India runs through CFI and the international federation's ranking events, and top athletes are typically funded through TOPS.
How do I start playing Road Cycling in India?▾
Join a school team under SGFI, a college team under AIU, or a private academy affiliated to your state association. From there, age-group state championships and Khelo India events are the standard route into the national pipeline.
What government schemes support Road Cycling athletes?▾
The core schemes are Khelo India (talent development stipends, scholarships and boarding at accredited centres), TOPS (funding for elite athletes preparing for the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games), and state-government cash awards, jobs and land grants for medallists. Federation-specific schemes may also apply.
Where can I train for Road Cycling?▾
Sports Authority of India (SAI) national centres of excellence, Khelo India accredited academies, state sports institutes and private academies registered with the state association are the standard training venues. The Academies section on this page lists options.
How are Indian Road Cycling athletes selected for international events?▾
CFI runs selection trials — typically the senior national championship, a dedicated trial event, or ranking-based selection — and publishes the selection policy each season. Objective criteria (times, distances, ranking points, weight-class results) dominate at the elite level.
Road Cycling in every state & UT
Dedicated pages for Road Cycling in each Indian state and Union Territory — academies, schemes, athletes and how to start.
- Road Cycling in Andhra Pradesh
- Road Cycling in Arunachal Pradesh
- Road Cycling in Assam
- Road Cycling in Bihar
- Road Cycling in Chhattisgarh
- Road Cycling in Goa
- Road Cycling in Gujarat
- Road Cycling in Haryana
- Road Cycling in Himachal Pradesh
- Road Cycling in Jharkhand
- Road Cycling in Karnataka
- Road Cycling in Kerala
- Road Cycling in Madhya Pradesh
- Road Cycling in Maharashtra
- Road Cycling in Manipur
- Road Cycling in Meghalaya
- Road Cycling in Mizoram
- Road Cycling in Nagaland
- Road Cycling in Odisha
- Road Cycling in Punjab
- Road Cycling in Rajasthan
- Road Cycling in Sikkim
- Road Cycling in Tamil Nadu
- Road Cycling in Telangana
- Road Cycling in Tripura
- Road Cycling in Uttar Pradesh
- Road Cycling in Uttarakhand
- Road Cycling in West Bengal
- Road Cycling in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Road Cycling in Chandigarh
- Road Cycling in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
- Road Cycling in Delhi
- Road Cycling in Jammu & Kashmir
- Road Cycling in Ladakh
- Road Cycling in Lakshadweep
- Road Cycling in Puducherry