Great Britain’s Zoe Bäckstedt wins first women’s U23 time trial title
Zoe Bäckstedt of Great Britain claimed victory in the inaugural Women’s U23 Time Trial at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali on Monday, September 22, 2025. The 20-year-old clocked a blistering time of 30:56.16 to win gold and the coveted Rainbow Jersey over a challenging 22.6 km course, securing her place in history […]
Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel clinches third Men’s Elite Time Trial World Title in a row in Kigali
Belgium’s Remco Evenepoel underlined his reputation as one of the sport’s finest time trialists
Switzerland’s Marlen Reusser powers to gold in Kigali Women’s Elite Individual Time Trial
Switzerland’s Marlen Reusser wins the Women’s Elite Individual Time Trial. Dutch riders Anna van der Breggen and Demi Vollering complete the podium.
Fanfare and excitement as UCI championships kick off in Kigali
Thousands of cheering fans filled the streets and packed BK Arena on Sunday as the 2025 UCI Road World Championships officially kicked off, marking the first time the prestigious cycling event has been held in Africa. The city erupted in fanfare and excitement as riders from around the world arrived to compete on Rwanda’s challenging […]
The Kigali 2025 Social ride sets the tone as Kigali hosts historic UCI race
Kigali was alive with excitement on Saturday, September 20, as families, friends, and cycling enthusiasts gathered for the Kigali 2025 Social Ride, a lively prelude to the 2025 UCI Road World Championships. Taking place just one day before the races officially begin, the event marked a celebratory moment in the build-up to Kigali becoming the […]
UCI Road World Championships 2025 in Figures: What You Need to Know
The 2025 UCI Road World Championships will take place in Kigali, Rwanda, from September 21 to 28, marking the first time in the event’s 103-year history that cycling’s most prestigious competition is staged on African soil. The championships will feature thirteen races and bring together more than 1300 participants and 1,164 starters. In total, 778 […]
Kigali to debut GPS rider safety tracking at 2025 UCI Road World Championships
The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) has confirmed it will deploy a GPS rider tracking system to enhance rider safety at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships, which will be held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 21 to 28 September. According to a statement from UCI, every rider taking part in the championships, from juniors to elite […]
Global cycling champions touch down in Kigali ahead of UCI championships
Tadej Pogačar, Remco Evenepoel, Demi Vollering, Katarzyna Niewiadoma,, Isaac Del Toro and Thymen Arensman and many more cycling stars have arrived in Kigali.
Experiencing UCI Week Kigali 2025: A Guide to an unforgettable Championship
From 21–28 September 2025, Kigali will host the UCI Road World Championships, marking the first time this prestigious event is staged on African soil. The championships will not only bring the world’s best cyclists to Rwanda but will also transform Kigali into a hub of sport, culture, and celebration. For visitors and residents alike, UCI […]
Meet Ganza: The Official Mascot of the 2025 UCI Road World Championships
Ganza, the official mascot of the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali, carries a powerful name. In Kinyarwanda, Ganza means “to dominate,” a fitting symbol of strength, endurance, and determination—values that define both cycling and Rwanda’s spirit. Ganza takes the form of a gorilla, one of Rwanda’s most iconic symbols and a cornerstone of […]