Nahom Araya won Stage 6 of the Tour du Rwanda, overtaking Moise Mugisha in the final kilometers. Fabien Doubey regained the yellow jersey, and Henok Mulubrhan is third in the general classification. Vainqueur Masengesho moved to seventh overall, and the final stage is set for March 2.
Nahom Araya of the Eritrean National Team triumphed in Stage 6 of the Tour du Rwanda, completing the 131.5-kilometer route from Nyanza to Canal Olympia (Rebero) in a time of 3 hours, 9 minutes, and 23 seconds. Rwandan cyclist Moise Mugisha held the lead in the final 3 kilometers before Araya surged ahead with a 10-second gap, securing his victory. Mugisha finished the stage in sixth place.
Fabien Doubey of TotalEnergies has reclaimed the yellow jersey from his teammate Joris Delbove, having lost it during Stage 4. The Eritrean National Team celebrated a strong performance, with Henok Mulubrhan’s earlier victory in Stage 1. Currently, Mulubrhan is positioned third in the overall classification following Araya’s win.
Vainqueur Masengesho, the highest-ranked Rwandan cyclist, improved his standing in the general classification, moving from ninth to seventh place, finishing 54 seconds behind Araya. The seventh and final stage, a 74-kilometer circuit around the 2025 UCI Road World Championships course at the Kigali Convention Centre, is scheduled for Sunday, March 2.
The results of Stage 6 are as follows: Nahom Araya (Eritrea) at 3h09’23; Milan Donie (Lotto Dstny) +10 seconds; Henok Mulubrhan (Eritrea) +10 seconds; Fabien Doubey (TotalEnergies) +14 seconds; Moses Mugisha (Rwanda) +22 seconds; Oliver Mattheis (Bike Aid) +22 seconds; Oliver Peace (DPP) +27 seconds; Adria Pericas Capdevila (UAE) +27 seconds; Awet Aman (CMC) +27 seconds; Vainqueur Masengesho (Rwanda) +38 seconds.
In summary, Nahom Araya secured a remarkable victory in Stage 6 of the Tour du Rwanda, showcasing his skills and determination. Fabien Doubey reclaimed the yellow jersey, and Vainqueur Masengesho improved his ranking within the overall standings. The upcoming final stage promises to deliver an exciting conclusion to the competition, with participants eager to compete on a challenging circuit.
Original Source: www.newtimes.co.rw
