PICTORIAL: UCI 2025 DAY-6: Two Rwandans cross the finish line as British and Italian riders claim gold

The sixth day of the UCI Road World Championships in Kigali turned into another memorable spectacle, a day of surprises, endurance, and fierce battles, especially on the cobbled climb of Kimihurura, famously dubbed Côte de Kimihurura. The 2025 edition is taking place in Kigali from Sunday, September 21 to 28, bringing together riders from 108 nations, including a record 36 countries from Africa, the highest continental participation to date. READ ALSO: UCI 2025: DAY-3 IN PICTURES: Pure emotions as junior women cross the finish line Team Rwanda’s Moise Ntirenganya, competing in the men’s junior road race, and Samuel Niyonkuru, racing in the U-23 men’s category, proudly crossed the finish line on Friday. Ntirenganya, an 18-year-old from Kayonza District in Eastern Province, finished 66th after completing all eight laps of the 119.3km course. Niyonkuru also carried the nation’s pride, finishing the demanding 164.6km course in the Under-23 race. READ ALSO: UCI 2025 IN PICTURES : Day-4 turns into thrilling showdown as Aussies take their turn Cheered on by thousands of fans lining the roads, the morning race saw England’s Harry Hudson strike gold in the men’s junior category, by completing the 119.3km course, clocking 2 hours, 55 minutes, and 19 seconds. Later in the afternoon, Italy’s Lorenzo Finn, also 18, powered to victory in the Under-23 men’s race, sealing his gold medal. He completed the 164.6 km course in 3 hours, 57 minutes, and 27 seconds. READ ALSO: THROUGH THE LENS: UCI 2025 DAY-5 : France strikes gold, Lappartient re-elected The New Times photo team , Dan Gatsinzi, Olivier Mugwiza, and Kellya Keza , captured the highlights of Friday’s thrilling contests. UNDER 23.

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PICTORIAL: UCI 2025 DAY-6: Two Rwandans cross the finish line as British and Italian riders claim gold