Rwanda Cycling Cup races increased to 11

Full scheduleApril 1: Memorial Lambert Byemayire: Kigali-Huye+CircuitMay 6: Famers’ Circuit: Kigali-NyagatareMay 20: Race to Remember: Ruhango-Karongi+CircuitJune 24: National Championships: ITT/NyamataJune 25: National Championships: Road Race/Muhanga-Kigali+CircuitJuly 22: Race for Culture: Nyamagabe-Nyanza+CircuitAug 19: Central Race: Nyamata-MuhangaSep. 23: Muhazi Challenge: Kigali-Rwamagana+CircuitOct. 21: Tour du Rwanda Prep: Nyanza-RubavuOct. 22: Tour du Rwanda Prep: Rubavu+Circuit-MusanzeDec. 16: Closing Race: Gicumbi-Kigali+Circuit Rwanda Cycling Cup 2017 gets underway this weekend with the first of the 11 races this year. The races have increased by one from the previous two editions that comprised 10. The annual event is sponsored by Cogebanque and Skol. The first race of the season is dubbed ‘Memorial Lambert Byemayire’ scheduled for this Saturday—it will start from Kigali and head to Huye in the Southern Province where riders will also do a circuit around Huye town. The race is a tribute to the former Rwanda Cycling Federation (FERWACY) vice president Byemayire, who passed away shortly after the conclusion of 2016 Tour du Rwanda. “We couldn’t start this year’s edition without first remembering our former vice president Byemayire, whom we worked with for a long time in promoting cycling and we must honor his great work,” said FERWACY president Aimable Bayingana in a press conference on Tuesday. A total of seven clubs will participate in this year’s edition that will comprise of four categories namely, Men Elite, U23 and juniors as well as the women category. The seven clubs include; Les Amis Sportif de Rwamagana, Club Benediction de Rubavu, Cine Elmay, Muhazi Cycling Generation, Fly Cycling Club, Cycling Club for All and Rwanda Eagles Cycling Team. editorial@newtimes.co.rw

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Rwanda Cycling Cup races increased to 11