Rwanda Cycling Federation president Samson Ndayishimiye has revealed that 35 road humps have been removed along the 2025 UCI Road World Championship routes in Kigali as part of efforts to ensure smooth and safe races during the highly anticipated event. In an exclusive interview with Times Sport, Ndayishimiye said the adjustments are part of broader infrastructure upgrades being carried out in partnership with the City of Kigali and the Rwanda Transport Development Agency (RTDA). “We’re working with the City of Kigali and RTDA to remove about 35 road humps along the routes,” he said, noting that the move is designed to meet international racing standards and enhance riders’ safety. The world championship, scheduled for September 21-28, will feature time trials, a team relay, and road races—all mapped out on challenging circuits that highlight Kigali’s terrain and cityscape. ALSO READ: UCI unveils routes for 2025 Road World Championship in Rwanda The individual time trials, set to run over the first three days, will begin inside BK Arena — marking a historic first for the UCI, as no world championship has ever started from an indoor venue. Riders will then race through key city points including Kimironko, Chez Lando, Gisimenti, Sonatubes, Kicukiro Centre, Gahanga, and Gikondo, before finishing at the Kigali Convention Centre (KCC). On the fourth day, the mixed team relay will follow the same route, starting and ending at KCC. The final four days will be dedicated to road races, also starting and finishing at KCC. Riders will pass through major locations such as RDB, MTN, Nyarutarama, Golf Course roads, Kacyiru, RIB, and the iconic cobblestone section in Kabindi. The final day of racing will feature an extended and more demanding course, which includes the climb to Norvège Hill in Karama, then descent through Nyabugogo, and loop around Mille de Kigali, testing even the most experienced cyclists. “This will be one of the toughest world championship courses ever, with an elevation gain of 5,473 meters — more than in previous editions,” Ndayishimiye explained. More details on the routes, Rwanda’s preparations, and what the country is doing to ensure a successful championship will be highlighted in the full interview which will be published on Friday, July 25, 2025.
