Tour du Rwanda News Update
2024 Tour du Rwanda Route Reveal
It is now official! The organizers of the Tour du Rwanda unveiled Friday the route and the field of the 16th edition. 8 stages are planned between February 18 and 25, with a start and a finish in Kigali, the capital of the country.
∘ Tour du Rwanda 2024 Stages
∘ Tour du Rwanda History
∘ The Tour du Rwanda Race winners
Tour du Rwanda 2024 Stages
- Stage 1: Feb 18 — Kigali Golf Resort & Villas — Rwamagana — 146.5 km
- Stage 2: Feb 19 — Rwamagana — Huye — 132 km
- Stage 3: Feb 20 — Huye — Karongi — 120 km
- Stage 4: Feb 21 — Karongi — Musanze — 127 km
- Stage 5: Feb 22 — Musanze — Rubavu — 148.5 km
- Stage 6: Feb 23 — Rubavu — Rusizi — 140 km
- Stage 7: Feb 24 — Rusizi — Nyamata — 120 km
- Stage 8: Feb 25 — Nyamata — Kigali — 104 km
The total distance of the race is 1,138 km.
Tour du Rwanda History
The Tour du Rwanda is an annual professional cycling stage race held in Rwanda. It is one of the most prestigious cycling events in Africa, and has been held every year since 2009. The race is typically held in February, and consists of 8 stages over a total distance of around 1,200 kilometers.
The Tour du Rwanda was founded in 2009 by Rwanda Cycling Federation (FERWACY) with the aim of promoting cycling in Rwanda and showcasing the country’s beautiful scenery to the world. The race has grown in popularity in recent years, and now attracts cyclists from all over the world.
In 2015, the Tour du Rwanda was upgraded to a UCI 2.2 category race, meaning that it is now one of the most important cycling races in Africa. The race has also been praised for its organization and safety, and has been awarded the African Cycling Federation’s Golden Label.
The Tour du Rwanda is a challenging race, with riders having to contend with climbs of up to 20%, as well as the unpredictable weather conditions of Rwanda. However, the rewards are great, with the winner of the race receiving a cash prize of €2,500.
This race is more than just a sporting event; it is also a way to promote peace and reconciliation in Rwanda. The race has helped to bring people from different parts of the country together, and has also helped to raise awareness of the country’s tourism potential.
The Tour du Rwanda is a success story for Rwanda, and is a testament to the country’s resilience and determination. The race is sure to continue to grow in popularity in the years to come, and will continue to play an important role in Rwanda’s development.
The Tour du Rwanda Race winners
- 1988 Célestin N’Dengeyingoma (Rwanda)
- 1989 Omar Masumbuko (Rwanda)
- 1990 Faustin M’Parabanyi (Rwanda)
- 1991–2000 No race
- 2001 Bernard N’Sengiyumva (Rwanda)
- 2002 Abraham Ruhumuriza (Rwanda)
- 2003 Abraham Ruhumuriza (Rwanda)
- 2004 Abraham Ruhumuriza (Rwanda)
- 2005 Abraham Ruhumuriza (Rwanda)
- 2006 Peter Kamau (Kenya)
- 2007 Abraham Ruhumuriza (Rwanda)
- 2008 Adrien Niyonshuti (Rwanda)
- 2009 Adil Jelloul (Morocco)
- 2010 Daniel Teklehaimanot (Eritrea)
- 2011 Kiel Reijnen (United States)
- 2012 Darren Lill (South Africa)
- 2013 Dylan Girdlestone (South Africa)
- 2014 Valens Ndayisenga (Rwanda)
- 2015 Jean Bosco Nsengimana (Rwanda)
- 2016 Valens Ndayisenga (Rwanda)
- 2017 Joseph Areruya (Rwanda)
- 2018 Samuel Mugisha (Rwanda)
- 2019 Merhawi Kudus (Eritrea)
- 2020 Natnael Tesfatsion (Eritrea)
- 2021 Cristián Rodríguez (Spain)
- 2022 Natnael Tesfatsion (Eritrea)
- 2023 Henok Mulubrhan (Eritrea)
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