Cycling League of India (CLI) — world’s first franchise-based road cycling league

Cycling League of India (CLI) — world’s first franchise-based road cycling league

• What happened: Logo unveiled for franchise-based CLI with 8 franchises, each with 10 cyclists (2 internationals, 2 juniors). Formats: criteriums, team time trials, mass-starts.

• Significance:

  • Professionalisation of cycling, talent pipeline, international exposure and sports economy development.

  • Alignment with broader fitness and grassroots sports promotion.

• One-line: CLI aims to professionalize Indian road cycling via eight franchise teams and mixed-format competitions.