Tour du Rwanda 2018: Algerian Lagab wins stage one

Tour du Rwanda 2018 stage 1 winner Ladag Azzedine of Algeria celebrates his victory as Lozano Riba of USA Team Novo Nordisk becomes the second in Rwamagana yesterday. Sam Ngendahimana.
Tour du Rwanda 2018 stage 1 winner Ladag Azzedine of Algeria celebrates his victory as Lozano Riba of USA Team Novo Nordisk becomes the second in Rwamagana yesterday. Sam Ngendahimana.
Peloton rides just near Rwamagana St Aloyz catholic church
Peloton rides just near Rwamagana St Aloyz catholic church
Some cycling spectators climb trees to better watch the race
Some cycling spectators climb trees to better watch the race
The president of the International Cycling Union (UCI), David Lappartient poses with yellow jersey holder Ladab Azzedine after winning stage 1 in Rwamagana yesterday
The president of the International Cycling Union (UCI), David Lappartient poses with yellow jersey holder Ladab Azzedine after winning stage 1 in Rwamagana yesterday
Ladag Azzedine and Lozano Riba David cross the finish line of Tour du Rwanda 2018 stage 1 in Rwamagana yesterday .Sam Ngendahimana
Ladag Azzedine and Lozano Riba David cross the finish line of Tour du Rwanda 2018 stage 1 in Rwamagana yesterday .Sam Ngendahimana
The president of the International Cycling Union (UCI), David Lappartient has graced Tour Du Rwanda opening in Rwamagana
The president of the International Cycling Union (UCI), David Lappartient has graced Tour Du Rwanda opening in Rwamagana
It was a great day for Rwamagana residents to watch the race
It was a great day for Rwamagana residents to watch the race
All riders finish Stage 1
All riders finish Stage 1
Before starting the race , all people present observed a moment of silence to remember former Les Amis Sportif coach John Rugambwa who passed away two weeks ago.
Before starting the race , all people present observed a moment of silence to remember former Les Amis Sportif coach John Rugambwa who passed away two weeks ago.
Cycling supporters board all places possible to better see the race
Cycling supporters board all places possible to better see the race
For the first time, UCI president officially launched Tour du Rwanda
For the first time, UCI president officially launched Tour du Rwanda
Thousands of people turned up to watch the opening of Tour du Rwanda 2018
Thousands of people turned up to watch the opening of Tour du Rwanda 2018
To finish Stage one , riders did 15 laps
To finish Stage one , riders did 15 laps
Two time Tour du Rwanda Champion Valens Ndayisenga finishes in the 5th position
Two time Tour du Rwanda Champion Valens Ndayisenga finishes in the 5th position
Two time Tour du Rwanda winner Valens Ndayisenga during his solo attack during the race
Two time Tour du Rwanda winner Valens Ndayisenga during his solo attack during the race
Valens Ndayisenga was awarded to the King of Mountain of stage 1
Valens Ndayisenga was awarded to the King of Mountain of stage 1
A total of 79 riders in the peloton
A total of 79 riders in the peloton
Two Rwandans Ukiniwabo and Ndayisenga in duo attack
Two Rwandans Ukiniwabo and Ndayisenga in duo attack
Tour du Rwanda organizers before the race
Tour du Rwanda organizers before the race
Tour du Rwanda 10th edition started in Rwamagana
Tour du Rwanda 10th edition started in Rwamagana
Tour du Rwanda 2018 has attracted a total of 16 teams from different continents
Tour du Rwanda 2018 has attracted a total of 16 teams from different continents
Tour du Rwanda 2018 riders in the peloton during Stage 1 in Rwamagana yesterday  (Sam Ngendahimana)
Tour du Rwanda 2018 riders in the peloton during Stage 1 in Rwamagana yesterday (Sam Ngendahimana)
Tour du Rwanda 2018 stage 1 winner Ladag Azzedine celebrates his crucial victory as Lozano Riba becomes the second in Rwamagana yesterday (Sam Ngendahimana).
Tour du Rwanda 2018 stage 1 winner Ladag Azzedine celebrates his crucial victory as Lozano Riba becomes the second in Rwamagana yesterday (Sam Ngendahimana).
Tour du Rwanda 10th edition is the last one of 2.2 category
Tour du Rwanda 10th edition is the last one of 2.2 category
Geoffrey Asiimwe