{"id":60172,"date":"2025-09-28T21:50:49","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T21:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mauritius\/all-news\/cyclists-prepare-for-kigali-wall-at-2025-uci-championship"},"modified":"2025-09-28T22:16:54","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T22:16:54","slug":"cyclists-prepare-for-kigali-wall-at-2025-uci-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mauritius\/all-news\/cyclists-prepare-for-kigali-wall-at-2025-uci-championship","title":{"rendered":"Cyclists Prepare for Kigali Wall at 2025 UCI Championship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Mauritius. <\/strong><\/span><b>Cycling\u2019s biggest names, including Belgium\u2019s Remco Evenepoel and Serbia\u2019s Tadej Pogacar have been getting the lay of the land in the Rwandan capital, Kigali.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>They\u2019re gearing up for the grueling test of the Kigali Wall ahead of Sunday\u2019s Road Race at the Rwanda World Championship.<\/p>\n<p>Defined by its steep gradients and challenging conditions, the Wall is a central feature of the course, which peaks on Mount Kigali at 1800 meters above sea level. Tackling the Wall isn\u2019t just about power but also resilience in tough environmental conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Riders have been grappling with the effects of the 27C heat, poor air quality, intense UV exposure, and altitude, all of which amplify the physical demands of the course.<\/p>\n<p>Evenepoel, who reconned the climb, noted the effect of altitude on performance: \u201cYou knew you wouldn&#8217;t achieve the wattages you normally achieve. It\u2019s all about going by feel.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The circuit has been described as one of the most challenging in the history of the championship.<\/p>\n<p>The men\u2019s road race on Sunday will be the final event of this year\u2019s contest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Mauritius<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Mauritius. Cycling\u2019s biggest names, including Belgium\u2019s Remco Evenepoel and Serbia\u2019s Tadej Pogacar have been getting the lay of the land in the Rwandan capital, Kigali. They\u2019re gearing up for the grueling test of the Kigali Wall ahead of Sunday\u2019s Road Race at the Rwanda World Championship. 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