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Rwandan cyclist Vainqueur Masengesho will lead Benediction Cycling Team’s roster as club makes Tour du Rwanda. Courtesy
Cycling

Masengesho headlines Benediction roster ahead of Tour du Rwanda return

Thursday, February 19, 2026
Spanish giants Movistar Team are part of an 18-team peloton for Tour du Rwanda 2026. courtesy
Cycling

Spain’s Movistar unveil squad for Tour du Rwanda 2026

Thursday, February 19, 2026
Shadrack Ufitimana, a debutant rider is among the five cyclists selected to represent the national team in the upcoming 2026 Tour du Rwanda,
Cycling

Ufitimana earns debut Tour du Rwanda call-up

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Some local artistes who will perform during Tour du Rwanda 2026 edition. Bushali, Bwiza, Kenny Sol, Kivumbi King, DJ Marnaud, Symphony Band and Ruti Joel will headline the show. Courtesy
Cycling

Who will entertain cycling fans at Tour du Rwanda festival?

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
The 18th edition of the Tour du Rwanda will cost approximately Rwf2 billion — representing a 50 per cent budget increase. File
Cycling

Tour du Rwanda 2026 budget rises to nearly Rwf2bn

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Eric Muhoza will headline the five-man roster for the Kenya-based team which aim for an improved performance in Tour du Rwanda 2026
Cycling

Muhoza in Team Amani final roster for Tour du Rwanda 2026

Monday, February 16, 2026
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Cycling

Tour du Rwanda: 18-team roster confirmed, time bonuses added

Friday, February 13, 2026
Team Rwanda's veteran cyclist Patrick Byukusenge, celebrates his victory after winning the Amahoro Criterium on Sunday, February 8. Courtesy
Cycling

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
Cycling

 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

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

Thursday, February 05, 2026
Young riders during Rwanda Youth Racing Cup. Courtesy
Cycling

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
Cycling

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

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
Cycling

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
Cycling

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.
Cycling

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.
Cycling

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

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
Cycling

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
Cycling

Tour du Rwanda 2026 brings racing spectacle back to Nyamirambo

Monday, December 22, 2025