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• Date: 26 February 2023
• Start time: 10:30 (09:30 CET)
• Avg. speed winner: 36.183 km/h
• Race category: ME - Men Elite
• Distance: 75.3 km
• Points scale: 2.1.Stage
• UCI scale: UCI.WR.1.Stage
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• ProfileScore: 170
• Vert. meters: 1825
• Departure: Kigali
• Arrival: Kigali
• Race ranking: 193
• Startlist quality score: 50
• Won how: Sprint of small group
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Profiles & Route Tour du Rwanda 2023

From the 19th to the 26th of February the peloton will take on what is perhaps the top African road race of the year, the Tour du Rwanda . Throughout eight days, the riders will take on an interesting mix of stages in the country that will host the 2025 World Championships, a race that every years gains more and more reputation.

It is also one of the largest non-World Tour races of the year featuring eight straight days of racing, most of them hilly. Rwanda does not feature many flat roads and the race will see plenty opportunities for aggressive racing, where the classics specialists, puncheurs and climbers will all have several opportunities to succeed - all at high altitude.

The opening stage will start at the Kigali Golf and will head towards Rwamagana. It is a short explosive stage with a five-lap final circuit. The final 1.5 kilometers feature a slight uphill gradient, however this may be the most appealing stage for the sprinters.

Stage two is also a short and explosive day, with three categorized ascents in the first hour of racing essentially. Most of the day is more gentle in terms of profile, however a small hilltop of 1Km at 7.3% is a trap for those looking for a sprint, before a flat finish in Gisagara.

Stage three can be the first important day for the overall classification. The first half of the day is more gentle, but there will be four first category ascents in the final half. 7.1Km at 6.5% will split the field, and the hilltop finish in Musanze will feature 2.8 kilometers at 6%.

Stage four starts in Musanze with a long and slight ascent. It is a day that features longer but more gentle ascents, a day in which it will all depend on the racing to decide which riders can fight for the win, in terrain where attacks can succeed more easily.

The fifth day of racing features a lot of small climbing throughout the day. 11.2Km at 4.9% and 21.2Km at 2.8% ascents will be the main points of attack surely, however a 1.7Km at 6.6% ascent very close to the finish in Rubavu can further provide terrain for decisive moves.

Stage six will feature some more climbing, the hardest perhaps the first of the day. There will be five climbs spread throughout the day, with more constant gradients and perhaps easier to control. 6.6Km at 6.9% climb could spoil the fun for those looking to keep it under control towards the end however, and the summit finish at Gicumbi sees 5.4 kilometers at 4.4% and can see differences created towards the end.

The race returns to Kigali. It is a short day, however the decisions are to happen towards the end. The riders will climb the famous cobbled Mur de Kigali, however will continue to climb towards Mont Kigali, 2 kilometers at 9.3% in which decisive differences can be created for the GC.

The final day of racing is only 75 kilometers long and features climbing from start to finish. It features three laps of a short circuit with 3.7Km at 5.8% and 0.5Km at 6.8% climbs in it, the latter is the Mur de Kigali which sees vicious gradients that can bring chaos in the final day of racing, and both ascents are cobbled. The race will then end in Kigali with a 5.2-kilometer ascent which has 6.5% average gradient and cobbles in the middle, an appropriate finale for such a brutal race.

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A sneak peek into Tour du Rwanda 2023 routes

Africa-Press – Rwanda. The Tour du Rwanda has had an incredible rise over the recent years going forward and the 2023 edition promises to be the ultimate race with incredible scenes that cycling enthusiasts across the globe anticipate to witness either live or through the lenses of local and international media agencies.

From February 19-26, the peloton will take on what is arguably regarded as the top African road race of the year.

Throughout the eight days, riders from 20 cycling teams across the world will take on an interesting mix of stages in the country that will host the 2025 World Championships, a race that every year grows its reputation.

It is also one of the largest non-World Tour races of the year featuring eight straight days of racing, most of them hilly.

INFOGRAPHIC: Tour du Rwanda 2023 Route

Rwanda does not feature many flat roads and the race will see plenty opportunities for aggressive racing, where the classic specialists, punchers and climbers will all have several opportunities to succeed – all at high altitude.

Times Sport takes you through each of the eight stages of the race.

Stage 1: Kigali Golf – Rwamagana, 115.6 kilometers

The opening stage will start at the Kigali Golf Course and will head towards Rwamagana. It is a short explosive stage with a five-lap final circuit. The final 1.5 kilometers feature a slight uphill gradient. However, this may be the most appealing stage for the sprinters.

Stage 2: Kigali – Gisagara, 132.9 kilometers

Stage two is also a short and explosive, with three categorized ascents in the first hour of racing essentially. Most of the day is gentler in terms of profile, however, a small hilltop of 1kilometre is a trap for those looking for a sprint, before a flat finish in Gisagara.

Stage 3: Huye – Musanze, 199.5 kilometers

The longest in Tour du Rwanda 2023, stage three could be the first important day for the overall classification. The first half of the day is gentler, but there will be four first category ascents in the final half. 7.1Km will split the field, and the hilltop finish in Musanze will feature 2.8 kilometers.

Stage 4: Musanze – Karongi, 138.5 kilometers

Stage four starts in Musanze with a long and slight ascent. It is a day that features longer but gentler ascents, a day in which it will all depend on the racing to decide which riders can fight for the win, in terrain where attacks can succeed more easily.

Stage 5: Rusizi – Rubavu, 195.5 kilometers

The fifth day of racing features a lot of small climbing throughout the day. 11.2Km at 4.9% and 21.2Km at 2.8% ascents will be the main points of attack surely, however a 1.7Km ascent very close to the finish in Rubavu can further provide terrain for decisive moves.

Stage 6: Rubavu – Gicumbi, 157 kilometers

Stage six will feature some more climbing, the hardest perhaps the first of the day.

There will be five climbs spread throughout the day, with more constant gradients and perhaps easier to control. A 6.6Km climb could spoil the fun for those looking to keep it under control towards the end and the summit finish at Gicumbi sees 5.4 kilometers and can see differences created towards the end.

Stage 7: Nyamata – Mont Kigali, 115.8 kilometers

The race returns to Kigali. It is a short day; however, the decisions are to happen towards the end.

The riders will climb the famous cobbled Mur de Kigali and continue to climb towards Mont Kigali, 2 kilometers in which decisive differences can be created for the General Classification.

Stage 8: Kigali – Kigali, 75.3 kilometers

The final day of racing is only 75 kilometers long and features climbing from start to finish.

It features three laps of a short circuit with 3.7Km and 0.5Km climbs in it, the latter is the Mur de Kigali which sees vicious gradients that can bring chaos in the final day of racing, and both ascents are cobbled.

The race will then end in Kigali with a 5.2-kilometer ascent which has 6.5% average gradient and cobbles in the middle, an appropriate finale for such a brutal race.

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Rwanda: Tour Du Rwanda 2023 Itineraries Unveiled

The cycling governing body has unveiled the itinerary for the forthcoming Tour du Rwanda 2023 , with slight changes made on four of their eight stages.

The 15th edition of the annual race is scheduled to take place in Rwanda from February 19-26. It will cover a total distance of 1,129 kilometers, unlike last year's 937km.

Huye-Musanze and Rusizi-Rubavu are Tour du Rwanda's longest stages with distance of 199,5km and 195,5km, respectively. The Canal Olympia-Canal Olympia stage is the shortest of the race covering 75,3km.

A total of 20 cycling teams will participate in the Tour du Rwanda 2023 of which two, Benediction Kitei Pro2020 and Team Rwanda, will be representing Rwanda.

The winner of Tour du Rwanda 2023 will dethrone reigning champion Natnael Tesfasion of Eritrea who has won the race twice, in 2020 and 2022.

Every year, a total of $51,000 (about Rwf51 million) is given out to winners in stage and general classifications. The overall Yellow Jersey winner takes home $4,000, while a stage winner receives $1,400.

Other teams selected are: Israel Premier Touch (Israel), Total Energies (France), Q65,5 PRO Cycling Team (Switzerland), Team Novo Nordisk (United States), Euskatel Euskadi(Spain), Bolton Equities Black Spoke (New Zealand), Soudal Quick Step DT (Belgium), Tartu 2024 Cycling Team (Finland), Team Polygon Terengannu (Malaysia), Team Bike Aid(Germany), Tartu 2024 Cykung Team (China), EF Education NIPPO DT (United States) and Benediction Kitei Pro2020 (Rwanda).

National Teams: South Africa national team, Equipe National d'Algerie, Eritrea National Team, Equipe National du Maroc, Great Britain National Team and Rwanda National Team.

Kigali Gold Resort & Villas-Rwamagana(115,6km)

Kigali-Gisagara (132,9 km)

Huye-Musanze(199,5km)

Musanze-Karongi (138,3km)

Rusizi-Rubavu (195,5km)

Rubavu (Home of Amstel)-Gicumbi (157km)

Nyamata-Kigali(115,8km)

Canal Olympia-Canal Olympia (75,3 km)

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