21 riders to compete in Time Trial Race

Twenty–one riders will compete in this year’s Individual Time Trial cycling race scheduled for May 5 in Bugesera District, the organisers have confirmed.

Friday, May 03, 2013
Rwanda's leading riders will compete in the Individual Time Trial cyling race on Saturday. The New Times / File.

Twenty–one riders will compete in this year’s Individual Time Trial cycling race scheduled for May 5 in Bugesera District, the organisers have confirmed.The Rwanda Cycling Federation-organised competition will bring together the 21 best riders across the country. The 20km race will start from Gashora and end at Nyamata.It will be the second race of its kind after the one held last month, which was won by Rubavu-based Benediction Cycling Club held at the Free Trade Zone in Gasabo District.The main objective of the race is to train local riders on how to compete in Time Trial races (Race against watch) .The 21 riders include; Hassan Rukundo (Cine Elmay), Abraham Ruhumuriza (CCA), Joseph Biziyaremye (CCA), Emmanuel Rudahunga, Valens Ndayisenga, Joseph Aleluya and Ephrem Tuyishimire, who all race for Les Amis sportif.Others are; Bonaventure Uwizeyima, Gasore Hategeka, Jean Bosco Nsengiyumva, Innocent Uwamungu, Jeremie Karegeya, Emille Bintunimana, Nathan Byukusenge, Patrick Byukusenge (Benediction Club) and Janvier Hadi, who races for UCI Continental Centre in South Africa.The women riders include;  Clementine Niyonsaba, Beathe Ingabire, Benitha Uwamarayika, Jeanne d’Arc Girubuntu, based in Les Amis Sportif, and Jeannette Uwimana of Fly Club.