The Tour du Rwanda 2025 culminates on March 2 with a 74km race, marking the first use of a circuit that will preview the UCI Road World Championships. Fabien Doubey leads, closely followed by Henok Mulubrhan. Excitement builds as the final stage approaches, with uncertainties regarding the overall winner and the team classifications.
The 2025 Tour du Rwanda reaches its exciting conclusion on March 2, featuring a 74km circuit race that begins and ends at the Kigali Convention Centre (KCC). This seventh and final stage will determine the overall winner and marks the first use of this circuit in the event, serving as a preview for the upcoming UCI Road World Championships slated for September 21-28 in Kigali. The event has generated substantial enthusiasm among Rwandan citizens, heightening anticipation for the world championships.
As the final stage approaches, forecasting the winner remains uncertain. Currently, Fabien Doubey of TotalEnergies holds the yellow jersey, having reclaimed it from teammate Joris Delbove after Stage 6. Eritrea’s Nahom Araya claimed victory at the final climb to Canal Olympia, following Henok Mulubrhan’s earlier success. Despite Mulubrhan’s commendable third-place position overall, Eritrea has not yet achieved the leading position in the overall standings.
Bike Aid leads the team classification, with Milan Donie ranked third overall and Yoel Habteab honored with the best young African rider jersey. However, Bike Aid has yet to secure a stage victory or possess the yellow jersey. Additionally, Israel-Premier Tech has shown strength, particularly through two-time stage winner Brady Gilmore, although he currently resides outside the top 10.
TotalEnergies has displayed consistent performance throughout the race, with Doubey and Delbove frequently exchanging the yellow jersey. However, Doubey’s slender five-second advantage over Mulubrhan renders the outcome of the final stage unpredictable. Stage 6 resulted in the elimination of Moritz Kretschy (Israel-Premier Tech) and Enea Sambinello (UAE Team Emirates Gen Z), bringing the total number of competitors to 64 for the concluding stage. Rwandan rider Moise Mugisha faced sanctions due to violations of the race rules and regulations.
In the General Classification, Fabien Doubey of TotalEnergies leads with a total time of 19h35’12”. Henok Mulubrhan (Team Eritrea) follows closely at six seconds behind, while Oliver Mattheis (Bike Aid) occupies third, 11 seconds adrift. Milan Donie (Lotto-Dstny) and Adria Pericas Capdevila (UAE Team Emirates Gen-Z) round out the top five, separated by margins of 12 and 25 seconds respectively.
In conclusion, the Tour du Rwanda 2025 builds anticipation as it heads into its final stage, with the overall winner still uncertain. Fabien Doubey currently leads, closely followed by Henok Mulubrhan, making the outcome unpredictable. The event not only highlights individual talents but also serves as a crucial lead-up to the UCI Road World Championships, producing significant excitement among Rwandan fans.
Original Source: www.newtimes.co.rw
