Africa-Press – Rwanda. The sixth day of the UCI Road World Championships in Kigali turned into another memorable spectacle, a day of surprises, endurance, and fierce battles, especially on the cobbled climb of Kimihurura, famously dubbed Côte de Kimihurura.
The 2025 edition is taking place in Kigali from Sunday, September 21 to 28, bringing together riders from 108 nations, including a record 36 countries from Africa, the highest continental participation to date.
Team Rwanda’s Moise Ntirenganya, competing in the men’s junior road race, and Samuel Niyonkuru, racing in the U-23 men’s category, proudly crossed the finish line on Friday. Ntirenganya, an 18-year-old from Kayonza District in Eastern Province, finished 66th after completing all eight laps of the 119.3km course.
Niyonkuru also carried the nation’s pride, finishing the demanding 164.6km course in the Under-23 race.
Cheered on by thousands of fans lining the roads, the morning race saw England’s Harry Hudson strike gold in the men’s junior category, by completing the 119.3km course, clocking 2 hours, 55 minutes, and 19 seconds.
Later in the afternoon, Italy’s Lorenzo Finn, also 18, powered to victory in the Under-23 men’s race, sealing his gold medal. He completed the 164.6 km course in 3 hours, 57 minutes, and 27 seconds.
The New Times photo team , Dan Gatsinzi, Olivier Mugwiza, and Kellya Keza , captured the highlights of Friday’s thrilling contests.
Team Rwanda junior riders sign before starting the race
The UCI Road World Championships , the 2025 edition is taking place in Kigali from Sunday, September 21 to 28
Some cheer on riders at Gishushu road junction during the race.
Team England fans with their national flag as they support their team
The 2025 UCI Championships brought together riders from 108 nations, including a record 36 countries from Africa, the highest continental participation to date.
The 2025 edition is taking place in Kigali from Sunday, September 21 to 28.
The ongoing UCI Road World Championships continues to draw thousands of Kigalians and visitors.
The 2025 UCI Championships brought together riders from 108 nations, including a record 36 countries from Africa, the highest continental participation to date.
Across different parts of Kigali, fans lined the roads and cheered as riders passed through during the race
Moise Ntirenganya finished the men’s junior road race at the UCI World Championships on Friday, September 26.
The 2025 UCI Championships brought together riders from 108 nations, including a record 36 countries from Africa, the highest continental participation to date.
Across different parts of Kigali, fans lined the roads and cheered as riders passed through during the race
Riders in peloton during the men’s Under-23 race at the UCI World Cycling Championships in Kigali on Friday, September 26, 2025
Cyclists ride in peloton during the men’s Under-23 race at the UCI World Cycling Championships in Kigali on Friday, September 26, 2025
The 2025 UCI Championships brought together riders from 108 nations, including a record 36 countries from Africa, the highest continental participation to date.
Across different parts of Kigali, fans lined the roads and cheered as riders passed through during the race
Junior riders in peloton climb Cote de Kimihurura, during the first lap.
Fans line the city streets to cheer on world-class riders competing on African soil for the first time.
The 2025 UCI Championships brought together riders from 108 nations, including a record 36 countries from Africa, the highest continental participation to date.
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Team England fans wave their national flag in support of their riders.
The afternoon pedals brought thrilling moments of breakaways, attacks, and peloton chases that kept crowds entertained from start to finish.
Niyonkuru also carried the nation’s pride, finishing the demanding 164.6km course in the Under-23 race.
Once again, the Côte de Kimihurura cobbled climb proved to be the most challenging section of Thursday’s road race.
Cycling fans at Kimihurura fan zone
The afternoon pedals brought thrilling moments of breakaways, attacks, and peloton chases that kept crowds entertained from start to finish.
Team Rwanda supporter at Kimihurura fan zone
The afternoon pedals brought thrilling moments of breakaways, attacks, and peloton chases that kept crowds entertained from start to finish.
Italian rider Lorenzo Finn, 18, claimed gold in the men’s Under-23 race at the UCI World Cycling Championships in Kigali on Friday, September 26, 2025.
Italian rider Lorenzo Finn and teammates celebrate as the 18 year old claimed gold in the men’s Under-23 race at the UCI World Cycling Championships in Kigali on Friday, September 26, 2025. Olivier Mugwiza
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