India Bike Week 2026 returns to Panchgani on December 4 and 5

India Bike Week is coming back to Panchgani this December, and this edition looks set to be the biggest one yet. The 2026 event is locked in for December 4 and 5, and organisers have added a serious competitive element that riders of all stripes should know about before they make plans.

Four tracks, real prize money

The headline addition this year is four dedicated racetracks spread across the venue. Whether you are a weekend tourer or someone who has been eyeing track days for a while, having four separate circuits running simultaneously means shorter queues and more variety for everyone who walks through the gates.

What you can win at Panchgani

The prize pool goes up to ₹12 lakh in total, which is a meaningful number for any amateur competitor. No specific breakdown per category has been announced yet, so keep an eye on the official channels closer to the date for how that money is split across disciplines and classes.

Why Panchgani works for a festival like this

Panchgani has always made sense as the home for India Bike Week. The approach roads give you a reason to ride rather than trailer your machine, the cooler December weather suits long days on the tarmac, and the town has enough accommodation to handle the crowd that an event of this scale pulls in. For riders planning to come in from outside Maharashtra, booking early is the sensible move.

What riders should do before December

• Block December 4 and 5 in your calendar now before work or family plans fill the slot
• Watch official India Bike Week social channels for registration dates and category details
• Confirm your bike is track-legal if you plan to compete, because scrutineering rules tend to be strict
• Sort accommodation in and around Panchgani early, since decent rooms go fast once word spreads
• Check whether your insurance covers track participation, or arrange separate cover if it does not

Are you planning to ride to Panchgani this December or just watching how the prize categories shape up before you commit?