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Team Rwanda's veteran cyclist Patrick Byukusenge, celebrates his victory after winning the Amahoro Criterium on Sunday, February 8. Courtesy

Byukusenge dismisses retirement talk after Tour du Rwanda 2026

Sunday, February 08, 2026

BPR Bank Rwanda staff took part in Kigali Car-Free Day Sports as the bank officially joined Tour du Rwanda 2026 as the competition’s main banking sponsor, on Sunday, February 8. Courtesy

BPR Bank joins Tour du Rwanda 2026 as main banking partner

Sunday, February 08, 2026

A local cyclist kneels down after an accident during a training session. File

Cycling in traffic: How safe are riders during road training?

Thursday, February 05, 2026

Young riders during Rwanda Youth Racing Cup. Courtesy

Youth cycling competitions draw questions amid crisis in talent production

Sunday, February 01, 2026

Team Rwanda coach Felix Sempoma has named a six-man roster for Tour de Sharjah in UAE. Photo courtesy

Sempoma names six-man squad for Tour of Sharjah

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Rwandan cyclist Moise Ntirenganya has signed a one-year contract with Team Amani. Courtesy

Cycling: Young star Ntirenganya joins Kenya-based team

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Team Rwanda riders during a training session in September. The national team is gearing up for the Tour of Sharjah, scheduled for January 23–27 in the United Arab Emirates. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Sempoma drops duo from Team Rwanda roster ahead of UAE race

Wednesday, January 07, 2026

Tour du Rwanda will take place from February 22 to March 1. File

What major sports events will Rwanda host in 2026?

Monday, January 05, 2026

Bugesera based rider Claudine Ahoshakiye wins the last edition of Rwanda youth Racing cup of 2025 in women junior Category after 36 laps.

A mother’s role in a junior cyclist’s rise

Friday, January 02, 2026

The platforms helped the championships surpass expectations, with over 330 million viewers worldwide, making Kigali 2025 the most-watched edition in the event’s history.

UCI 2025 Kigali: How Rwanda wrote cycling history

Thursday, January 01, 2026

Les Amis Sportifs rider Eric Nkundabera (C) won Musanze Challenge, beating Java Inovotec Cycling Club’s Shemu Nsengiyumva (L) and Benediction Club's Vainqueur Masengesho. Photo courtesy

Cycling: Nkundabera, Nyirarukundo clinch inaugural Musanze Challenge

Saturday, December 27, 2025

Tour du Rwanda 2026 will include a full-day circuit in Rubavu. Photo courtesy

What you need to know about Tour du Rwanda 2026

Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Tour du Rwanda Coordinator Hubert Nkurayija (L), FERWACY president Samson Ndayishimiye and MINISPORTS Permanent Secretary Candy Basomingera address the media during official Tour du Rwanda 2026 presentation on Monday, December 22

Tour du Rwanda 2026 brings racing spectacle back to Nyamirambo

Monday, December 22, 2025

Pacifique Byusa (L) of Les Amis Sportifs, collected 163 points to lead the general classification of the 2025 Youth Racing Cup. Photo courtesy

Byusa, Nishimwe win 2025 Youth Racing Cup

Monday, December 15, 2025

The 18th edition of Tour du Rwanda is scheduled for February 22 to March 1, 2026. Photo courtesy

Tour du Rwanda coordinator talks race overhaul, UCI World Tour

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Movistar Team is among 18 teams confirmed so far for Tour du Rwanda 2026. Photo courtesy

Movistar Team set for Tour du Rwanda debut

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Team Rwanda is among 18 teams confirmed for Tour du Rwanda 2026. Photo courtesy

18 teams confirmed for Tour du Rwanda 2026

Tuesday, December 09, 2025

David Mugabe is FERWACY new Executive Director. Photo courtesy

David Mugabe named FERWACY Executive Director

Tuesday, December 09, 2025

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Cycling: Gathof, Classens seal Rwanda Epic glory

Friday, December 05, 2025

Kenyan-Belgian duo Dan Kiptala and Lukas Baum claimed the fourth stage in men’s duo category of the 2025 Rwanda Epic. Photo courtesy

Kiptala and Baum win stage 4 as Rwanda Epic reaches its climax

Thursday, December 04, 2025