The final stage of Tour du Rwanda 2025 will occur on March 2, culminating in a 74km circuit in Kigali. Fabien Doubey currently holds the leader’s yellow jersey. Henok Mulubrhan and Nahom Araya are notable contenders. The team classification sees Bike Aid in the lead, while Israel-Premier Tech’s Brady Gilmore remains a strong competitor despite being outside the top 10.
The climax of Tour du Rwanda 2025 is set for Sunday, March 2, featuring a 74-kilometer circuit race that commences and concludes at the Kigali Convention Centre (KCC). This stage, the seventh and final segment of the event, will determine the overall victor while also serving as a preview for the upcoming UCI Road World Championships scheduled in Kigali from September 21 to 28. The anticipation among Rwandan citizens has been palpable as the event draws closer.
Heading into the final stage, the competition remains fierce, with Fabien Doubey of TotalEnergies currently leading the race in the yellow jersey, having reclaimed it from his teammate Joris Delbove after Stage 6. Despite excellent performances from Eritrean cyclists, including Nahom Araya’s stage win, Eritrea has yet to capture the overall lead. Team Bike Aid continues to excel in the team classification, featuring Milan Donie in a strong overall position despite not having secured a stage win.
Israel-Premier Tech, represented by two-time stage victor Brady Gilmore, has also been a formidable force in the race, though Gilmore is currently positioned outside the top 10. TotalEnergies has demonstrated consistent prowess, with both Doubey and Delbove frequently exchanging the yellow jersey. However, Doubey’s narrow five-second lead over Henok Mulubrhan of Eritrea adds an element of unpredictability to the concluding stage.
Stage 6 saw the unfortunate elimination of Moritz Kretschy (Israel-Premier Tech) and Enea Sambinello (UAE Team Emirates Gen Z), reducing the eligible riders for the final stage to 64. Rwandan cyclist Moise Mugisha faced sanctions, incurring penalties and fines for contravening race regulations. The current general classification standings are as follows:
1. Fabien DOUBEY (TotalEnergies) 19h35’12”
2. Henok MULUEBERHAN (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”
In summary, the Tour du Rwanda 2025 is reaching an exciting culmination as Fabien Doubey leads in the overall classification with a precarious margin. The final stage, set in Kigali, is anticipated to be highly competitive, particularly with strong contenders from Eritrea and Team Bike Aid. The developments indicate that the victor will be determined amidst intense rivalry and strategic racing.
Original Source: www.newtimes.co.rw
