The Tour du Rwanda 2025 culminates on March 2 with a critical 74km circuit race. Fabien Doubey of TotalEnergies currently leads the race, followed closely by Henok Mulubrhan of Team Eritrea. Bike Aid leads the team classification, while notable performances come from Israel-Premier Tech’s Brady Gilmore. The final stage promises to be highly competitive with significant implications for the upcoming world championships in Kigali.
The Tour du Rwanda 2025 reaches its decisive stage on Sunday, March 2, with a 74-kilometer circuit race commencing and concluding at the Kigali Convention Centre (KCC). This marks the seventh and final stage of the race, which will ultimately determine the victor. Significantly, it is the inaugural use of this circuit in the Tour du Rwanda, serving as a preview for the forthcoming UCI Road World Championships scheduled for September 21-28 in Kigali.
Anticipation surrounding the Tour du Rwanda 2025 has surged amongst the Rwandan populace, especially in light of the imminent global championships. As the final stage approaches, forecasting the overall winner poses a challenge. Currently, Fabien Doubey of TotalEnergies maintains the yellow jersey, having reclaimed it from teammate Joris Delbove after Saturday’s Stage 6. In a noteworthy performance, Eritrean cyclist Nahom Araya triumphed in the stage, following the earlier victory of Henok Mulubrhan. Despite Mulubrhan’s commendable standings, Eritrea has yet to seize the overall lead.
In team classifications, Bike Aid leads, with Milan Donie demonstrating a strong position in third overall and Yoel Habteab proudly wearing the best young African rider’s jersey. However, Bike Aid is yet to achieve a stage win or the yellow jersey. Israel-Premier Tech has also remained highly competitive, particularly with two-time stage winner Brady Gilmore, though he currently resides outside the top ten. TotalEnergies has consistently delivered strong performances, with Doubey and Delbove interchangeably holding the yellow jersey recently, leading to a suspenseful final stage rivalry given Doubey’s narrow six-second advantage over Mulubrhan.
Stage 6 concluded with several riders eliminated, including Moritz Kretschy of Israel-Premier Tech and Enea Sambinello of UAE Team Emirates Gen Z, leaving a total of 64 participants for the concluding stage. Additionally, Rwandan competitor Moise Mugisha faced penalties and fines due to infractions against the race’s regulations.
In the general classification, the current leaders are as follows:
1. Fabien Doubey (TotalEnergies) – 19h35’12”
2. Henok Mulubrhan (Team Eritrea) – +6”
3. Oliver Mattheis (Bike Aid) – +11”
4. Milan Donie (Lotto–Dstny) – +12”
5. Adria Pericas Capdevila (UAE Team Emirates Gen-Z) – +25”
6. Joris Delbove (TotalEnergies) – +43”
7. Vainqueur Masengesho (Team Rwanda) – +51”
As the Tour du Rwanda 2025 approaches its final stage, the competition remains fierce, particularly between leaders Fabien Doubey and Henok Mulubrhan. With a thrilling circuit race set to determine the champion, the excitement among fans continues to grow. The outcomes will not only influence the final standings but also offer a glimpse into the impending UCI Road World Championships this September.
Original Source: www.newtimes.co.rw
